Options for Transporting 2 Kayaks on Roof of 2003 Ford Escape  

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Kayak carrier options for your 2003 Ford Escape include foam block carrier products that do not require a roof rack, such as # MPG154 and the other similar products shown on the linked page, and also roof-rack-mount carriers like the J-style JayLow from Yakima, part # Y04073, which fits on almost any roof crossbar including round, square, elliptical and OEM factory bars.

The key to which is best for you depends on how often and how far you intend to travel with your two kayaks. If you're going 5 to 10 miles on local roads to a nearby recreational area then the foam blocks make sense; they are inexpensive, they work with OR without a roof rack, and they are very lightweight. If your two kayaks' total combined weight is near the car's limit, then the weight-saving foam block carrier may be the way to go. But if you're traveling all day on an interstate with two kayaks then you'll definitely want a rack-mount carrier that will provide greater stability and security.

For a flexible carrier to fit on most styles of roof rack bar consider the Thule Stacker kayak carrier # TH830. This one carrier will handle both kayaks, which mount on their sides, as shown in the linked video. This carrier works with a roof rack whose bars are at least 24-inches apart, measured from bar center to bar center.

Please let me know your travel distance, what type of roof rack you have, if any, and the approximate weight of the two kayaks. I can then make more specific recommendations.

expert reply by: Adam R

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