Roof Rack and Carriers for 3 Kayaks on 2011 Honda Pilot
Question:
Hi, I have a 2011 Honda pilot and will be transporting a 13.5 tandem and two 8foot singles. I was checking out the Thule Stacker but I do not currently have crossbars. Does the stacker come with these or Do you know of any racks that will accommodate 3 kayaks and come with these? Or just buy separate?
asked by: Jason R
Expert Reply:
Kayak carriers are generally sold separately from roof racks and we can help you with a roof rack to enable use of the Thule Stacker # TH830 multi-kayak carrier.
Your 2011 Pilot could come with either raised front-to-back roof rails or a totally bare roof. If you have the factory-installed raised rails I recommend the Thule Evo Raised Rail Wingbar rack, parts # TH711520 and # TH710401, because their 60-inch aero bars will give you plenty of space for the 3 kayaks and also a wide bar spacing of 38-inches which is helpful for kayak stability.
If you have a totally bare roof then instead use the smiilar Evo rack, parts # TH711520, # TH710501 and # TH145191, which will give you the same 60-inch bar space.
The Stacker is a good choice because it not only holds multiple kayaks but it is very lightweight at only 7-lbs. This means it does not use up much of your roof's weight capacity. Its a perfect choice for your two 8-footers. You'll also need an additional tie-down kit # Y04031.
Since the Stacker is limited to boats 10-feet long and under, for the 13-1/2-foot tandem kayak you'll need a different carrier. I recommend Yakima JayLow # Y04073 J-style carrier.
If you are looking for a more budget-minded solution then foam block carriers like # MPG152 or one of the others shown on the linked page may better suit you. These do not require a roof rack and they too are very light in weight which may matter if the total weight of the three boats is close to the limit for the roof.
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Malone Deluxe Kayak Carrier with Tie-Downs - Foam Block Style - 18" Long
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- Foam Blocks
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Naked Roofs
- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- No Load Assist
- Malone
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Fit Kit for Thule Evo Clamp and Edge Clamp Roof Rack Feet - 5191
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 4 Pack
- Thule
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Evo Raised Rail Feet for Thule Crossbars - Factory Raised Rails - Qty 4
- Roof Rack
- Feet
- 4 Pack
- Thule
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Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 60" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 60 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Thule
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Yakima Bow/Stern Tie-Down Ropes w/ Ratchets and Strap Loops - 1/4" x 12' - 150 lbs - Qty 2
- Accessories and Parts
- Watersport Carriers
- Bow and Stern Straps
- Yakima
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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
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Thule Stacker Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - Post Style - Folding - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- Post-Style
- Folding
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- Thule
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