Roof rack and Kayak Carrier Recommendation for 2018 Toyota Highlander
Question:
I need a roof rack for my 2019 Highlander so I can carry a kayak. It has the roof rails, but I don't know which rack to choose. I'm familiar with Thule and Yakima, but they are pretty darn expensive and I don't feel like spending more than 500 dollars on a roof rack/ kayak carrying solution. Do you have any suggestions? Is Rhino Rack a good brand? Is there something else I should be looking at? Thanks.
asked by: Forrest
Expert Reply:
Actually, Rhino rack makes an excellent product. I personally would not hesitate for a second to use any of their roof rack equipment. Because of the very good quality and reasonable price, I find myself recommending Rhino Rack products to folks very frequently.
I would recommend the Rhino Rack Vortex Aero roof rack, which consists of these parts:
54 inch long aero style crossbar, # RRVA137B-2 for black or # RRVA137S-2 for silver
Roof rack feet, part # RRRCL4
Fit kit to attach roof rack feet to roof rails, part # RRRCP31-BK
For a kayak carrier, Rhino Rack offers several nice choices. Because of its ease of installation and how easy it is to use, I'd recommend the Nautic Kayak Carrier, part # RR570. This carrier allows you to easily load the kayak from the side of the vehicle, and includes 2 straps for securing the kayak to the roof rack as well as a bow/stern tie-down. Anchor straps like # RRRBAS provide a good attachment point for the bow/stern tie downs.
Products Referenced in This Question
Rhino-Rack Nautic SUP or Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Paddle Board
- Roof Mount Carrier
- Saddle-Style
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- Rhino Rack
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Rhino-Rack Anchor Strap - Qty 1
- Accessories and Parts
- Watersport Carriers
- Bow and Stern Anchors
- Straps
- Rhino Rack
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RCL Legs for Rhino-Rack Crossbars and Pioneer Platforms - Fixed Mounting Points - Qty 4
- Roof Rack
- Feet
- 4 Pack
- Rhino Rack
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Custom RCP Fit Kit for 4 Rhino-Rack RC and RV Series Roof Rack Legs - Fixed Mounting Points
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 4 Pack
- Rhino Rack
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Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 54" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 54 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Rhino Rack
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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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