How to Install Roof Rack for 2016 Toyota Highlander with Wider Crossbar Spread
Question:
I saw your answer to the 2015 question 2016 is the same body, but if I use the foam block option, do I sit the kayak right side up? I have a 9 ft Dagger Zydeco. Why would Toyota give no option but crossbars that are 2 feet wide?! Grrrrr Thanks for your help!
asked by: Dawn L
Expert Reply:
I have a great roof rack solution that will fit the roof of your 2016 Toyota Highlander and give you crossbars that have a wider spread for carrying kayaks. The SeaSucker roof rack part number # 298-SX6000B is a rack that has been confirmed as a fit for your vehicle and uses vacuum cups to attach the bars to the roof of your vehicle. This allows you to space them out a bit further to work for your application.
Then for a kayak carrier you could use the Yakima JayLow part # Y04073 which will work great. It's padded, easy to load since it's a J-style, and can fold down when not in use to help minimize wind noise. I attached review videos for the roof rack and the kayak carrier for you to check out as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
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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SeaSucker Monkey Bars Roof Rack - Round Bars - Vacuum Cup Mount - 48" Long
- Roof Rack
- Complete Roof Systems
- Round Bars
- 48 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- SeaSucker
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