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Recommendation for Securing Hobie Mirage Oasis Kayak on 2015 Infiniti QX70  

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Hi, could you please help by suggesting how I could firmly fix a Hobie Mirage Oasis tandem kayak onto the only 30 inch i.e. more narrow than the kayak original cross bars of Infinity QX70? Thanks much!!!

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Your best option to safely load your Hobie Mirage Oasis Tandem Kayak onto the roof of your 2015 Infiniti QX70 may be to remove the factory crossbars and install a longer set. If your QX70 features factory raised side rails, I recommend the 50 inch Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack # MPG215.

Because of the size/design and weight of your Hobie Mirage (over 100 pounds based on my research), a J-style carrier that will hold the kayak on its side won't be possible, so you will need longer crossbars to accommodate the full width of the kayak. I also recommend checking the owner's manual for your Infiniti QX70 just to verify that the roof can handle the weight of your kayak.

With the crossbars installed, you can use a kayak pad like the Rhino-Rack # RRRWP05 to support the kayak on the crossbars. These comes with 2 tie-downs with cam buckles to secure the kayak to the bars. I have attached a video demonstration on this product so you can see exactly how they work.

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