Recommended Roof Top Carrier for 2 Kayaks
Question:
Im looking at a few different carriers and want verify what would work for my kayaks, I have a 13.5 ft that weighs 65 lbs and 10 ft that weighs 41. I think I narrowed it down to the following that could work: Yakima JayLow Kayak Carrier w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Side Loading Item # Y04073 Malone Stax Pro Kayak Carrier with Tie-Downs - Post Style - Folding - Clamp On - 2 Kayaks Item # MPG115MD Inno Kayak Carrier w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Clamp On - 2 Kayaks Item # INA450 Yakima BigStack Roof Mounted 2 Kayak Carrier System Item # Y04041 Thanks
asked by: Kevin B
Expert Reply:
For your 2 kayaks, the J-style carrier will hold your kayaks a little better than the post style.
Out of the options you listed, the Yakima JayLow Kayak Carrier w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Side Loading # Y04073 will give the best support to one kayak per carrier, but all options will give good support for 2 kayaks. The decision is if you can them to rest on the crossbars or on each other. The Inno model you referenced has been discontinued so I can't compare that option.
I have one more recommendation for you that will hold the kayaks a little better and won't have them rest on each other or the crossbars. It is the Rhino-Rack J-Style Kayak Carrier - Folding - Universal Mount # S512 with the Expansion Arm for Rhino-Rack J-Style Kayak Carrier # RRS512X. This basically gives you two j-style carriers for better support without taking up the extra crossbar space and makes loading easy with its foldable design.
Products Referenced in This Question
Expansion Arm for Rhino-Rack J-Style Kayak Carrier
- Accessories and Parts
- Watersport Carriers
- Roof Mount Carrier Parts
- Arms
- Rhino Rack
more information >
Rhino-Rack Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- J-Style
- Folding
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- Rhino Rack
more information >
Yakima JayLow Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Fishing Kayak
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- J-Style
- Post-Style
- Folding
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- Yakima
more information >
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Yakima JayLow Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Fishing Kayak
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- J-Style
- Post-Style
- Folding
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- Yakima
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Q&A: Does Yakima Overhaul Ladder Rack Fit 2024 GMC Sierra 3500 with Retrax Tonneau
- Q&A: Recommended Hard Tonneau Cover w/ T-Slots for a 2024 GMC Sierra 3500 w/ a 6-3/4 Foot Bed
- Article: Rooftop Cargo Carriers
- Q&A: Can I Fit the Yakima JayLow on Yakima HD Bars
- Article: Roof-Mounted Watersport Carriers
- Q&A: Does Thule Basin Rooftop Tent Fit Yakima HD Crossbars
- Q&A: Carrying 19 Foot Canoe on Yakima Overhaul HD Ladder Rack on 2021 Toyota Tacoma
- Q&A: Recommended Roof Rack For a 2024 Subaru Outback Wilderness With Factory Roof Rails
- Article: Roof Rack Information
- Q&A: Supercharged 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Trailer Hitch Receiver Recommendation
- Article: How to Install a Roof Rack
- Article: What is Overlanding? How to Start your Overlanding Journey
- Article: Determining Trailer Tongue Weight
- Article: Brake Controller 7- and 4-Way Installation Kit (ETBC7)