Recommended Roof Rack And Kayak Carrier For 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback
Question:
Im contemplating buying a 2017 civic hatchback. However I need to know if it leaves enough roofline to safely carry two 17inch fiberglass sea ka yaks, each weighing about 50 lbs. Front and rear straps will always be used to tie them down. I think the racks could only be about 24apart and wonder if that is a good idea for long kayaks.
asked by: Alan
Expert Reply:
Yes. On a 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback you can use the Thule Roof Rack to carry your 2 kayaks. This roof rack consists of the Thule WingBar Load Bars - Aluminum - Black - 53" - Qty 2 # TH711420, the Evo Clamp Feet for Thule Crossbars - Naked Roofs # TH710501, and the Fit Kit for Thule Evo Clamp Roof Rack Feet # TH145043.
With this roof rack, I recommend the Yakima JayLow Kayak Carrier System # Y04073. This carrier uses heavy duty straps with padded cam buckles to secure boats to the carrier. The bow/stern tie-down straps anchor the boat to vechile frame or bumper for complete kayak stability. You are correct that the crossbars should be 24 inches apart on center minimum and this combination will accommodate that.
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Fit Kit for Thule Evo Clamp and Edge Clamp Roof Rack Feet - 5043
- Roof Rack
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Yakima JayLow Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Clamp On
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Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 53" Long - Qty 2
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- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
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