Recommended Mid-Priced Roof Rack Solution to Carry Kayaks on 2020 Honda CR-V
Question:
I need a roof rack for my 2020 Honda CR-V so I can carry my kayak. There aren't any rails or crossbars on my roof. I don't want to buy gold plated ones, but I don't want trash either. What would you suggest?
asked by: Cletus H
Expert Reply:
In order to avoid the gold plating, you'll want to go with a square bar setup. Rhino Rack makes a quality roof rack that costs considerably less than offerings from more well known companies like Yakima or Thule, but have no fear. Rhino Rack does indeed make a quality product.
To construct the roof rack, you'll need the following parts:
54 inch square profile crossbars, part # RREB137B
Bar adapter kit, part # RREB-FK1
Leg kit, part # RRRLKVA
Vehicle specific clamp kit, part # DK284
Square crossbars tend to get a little noisy from the wind resistance, so you might want to also consider a fairing like part # RRRF2.
For a kayak carrier, check out Rhino Rack's J-Style Folding kayak carrier. The needed straps to secure the kayak to the roof are included, as are the bow/stern tie downs.
Products Referenced in This Question
Custom DK Fit Kit for 4 Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Roof Rack Legs - Naked Roof
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 4 Pack
- Rhino Rack
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Euro Bar Adapter for Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Roof Rack Legs - Qty 4
- Accessories and Parts
- Roof Rack
- Adapters
- Legs
- Rhino Rack
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Rhino-Rack Fairing for Roof Racks - 38" Long
- Accessories and Parts
- Roof Rack
- Fairings
- 38 Inch Long
- Rhino Rack
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Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars - Naked Roofs or Fixed Mounting Points - Qty 4
- Roof Rack
- Feet
- 4 Pack
- Rhino Rack
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Rhino-Rack Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- J-Style
- Folding
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- Rhino Rack
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Yakima JetStream Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 50" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 50 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Yakima
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