Easy to Load Kayak Carrier Recommendation for 2018 Ford Escape with Sunroof
Question:
Will the Showdown fit on a 2018 Ford Escape SEL with sunroof. It has raised rails. Thank you,
asked by: DONNA M
Expert Reply:
I have a really great assisted kayak carrier solution that is a fit for your 2018 Ford Escape with raised rails and the glass roof but I checked with Yakima and they do not have a way to install their ShowDown.
So instead the best option is the Thule Hullavator part # TH898 which is a very easy to use/load assisted kayak carrier like you are wanting. For a roof rack then you'd want the Thule WingBar Evo roof rack part numbers # TH711420 and # TH710401 which gives you a very solid and aerodynamic roof rack that will work great. I attached an install video for this rack for you to check out as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
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 - 53" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 53 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Thule
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Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Roof Rack and Lift Assist w/ Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Universal Mount
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- Saddle-Style
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- Track Mount
- Clamp On
- Load Assist
- Thule
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Yakima ShowDown Kayak or SUP Roof Rack and Lift Assist w/ Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Paddle Board
- Roof Mount Carrier
- Saddle-Style
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
- Load Assist
- Yakima
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