Roof Rack for 2014 Toyota Camry to Carry 14 Foot Porta-Bote  

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The Rhino-Rack roof rack system that you saw in the video that is confirmed to fit your 2014 Toyota Camry is the Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars # RRVA118B-2 with 2500 Series Legs # RRRLKVA and Custom DK Fit Kit # DK321.

For a load assist that has a high enough capacity to help load your 108 pound Porta-Bote, you can use the Rhino-Rack Universal Load Assist # RR-RUSL. This load assist will mount on the Vortex Aero crossbar to help provide an extension of the crossbar to more easily load the boat. I've attached a review video of this load assist for you.

We do offer one load assist with a bar that runs perpendicular to the roof rack crossbars, but it has only a 90 pound weight capacity, so it will not work well for your Porta-Bote.

To help secure your boat to the roof of your vehicle, you can use the Rhino-Rack Cam Buckle Cinch Straps # RRRTD35P. These straps are 15/16 inch thick x 11-1/2 feet long and they have a safe working load limit of 165 pounds. The straps feature an injection-molded, rubber buck protector to help protect your vehicle and boat from the cinch strap. If you need to secure the bow and stern of your boat during transport, the Yakima Bow/Stern Tie-Down Ropes with Ratches and Strap Loops # Y04031 is a great solution.

The Rhino-Rack roof rack has a weight capacity of 130 pounds. I looked through the 2014 Camry's owner's manual and was not able to find a listed roof weight capacity. You can check with your local Toyota dealer to see if there is a recommended carrying capacity for the roof of your Camry.

expert reply by: Victoria B

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