What Load Assist Can be Used with Thule J-Style Kayak Carrier
Question:
I have Thule J-racks for two kayaks that fit on top of my 2017 Outback. This outback is a lot taller than my last car and its difficult getting our kayaks on top for two short people. Will this lift-assist work with other manufactures j-racks?
asked by: Darian
Expert Reply:
For use with your Thule J-style kayak carriers we have the Rhino Rack load assist part # RR-RUSL that will work great and make loading the kayaks easier, but the Malone Telos XL Load Assist part # MPG351XL that you referenced only can be used on the Malone carrier # MPG114MD.
The Rhino Rack # RR-RUSL allows you to lean the kayak on it and then lift bottom up and in doing so brings the kayak to the same height of the crossbars which will make sliding the boat onto the carrier easy.
I attached a review video for this for you to check out as well.
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Products Referenced in This Question
Malone DownLoader Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
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- Roof Mount Carrier
- J-Style
- Folding
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- Malone
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Rhino-Rack Universal Load Assist - Crossbar Mount - Side Loading - 132 lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- Watersport Carriers
- Load Assists
- Rhino Rack
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Telos XL Load Assist for Malone Kayak Carriers - Side Loading
- Accessories and Parts
- Watersport Carriers
- Load Assists
- Malone
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Robert H.
9/7/2020
I don't see how the Rhino helps turn the boat sideways for the J-Rack. I have 2 sets. I'm thinking I might need to get a Malone rack to use their Telos load assist, which seems to work better.