What Kayak Carriers Can be Used with Malone Kayak Carrier Load Assist

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I already have Thule jracks on my 2018 Subaru Outback. Can I use the Malone downloader w those racks somehow or do I have to buy the Malone jracks?

asked by: Steve

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The Malone load assist part # MPG351XL that you referenced can only be used with the DownLoader part # MPG114MD. They can't be used with the Thule rack you have now so if you wanted to use it you'd need to replace the carriers as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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I checked your owners manual and the weight capacity of 100 lbs without moonroof or 45 lbs with moon roof are for the factory crossbars. Granted, aftermarket crossbars won't greatly increase the capacity, so carrying two kayaks on a moon roof…

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I do not know if the Replacement Cover Strip with Pattern for Thule AeroBlade Edge Cross Bars - 59" Long #TH69JH will fit 2009 VW Golf factory crossbars, but I can tell you they are 3/4" wide so fit that size channel.

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Answer 3

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…

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The Telos XL Load Assist for Malone Kayak Carriers part #MPG351XL would only require one set to load two kayaks since you would simply load one side using them and then just bring them with you to the other side to load your other kayak. They are not…

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Answer 5

I do have an option for you but the rubber strips installed into the top crossbar channel on select roof racks are specific to the crossbar. Therefore, in order for us to help you get the correct replacements we'd need to know exactly which ones…

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I have a great option for you to carry both a Hobie Mirage Outback Kayak and a Hobie Compass Kayak. In order to do so you will need to use a j-style carrier for the Compass and a saddle style carrier for the Mirage Outback. The reason for this is…

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The Replacement Vortex Strip for Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars part #RRM626 measures 7/8" wide at the top and 1/2" where it installs into the track. I have attached a photo below.

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Aside from a slight change in the appearance of the crossbar (the WingBar Evo has some boxed edges as opposed to the completely smooth front of the AeroBlade) the biggest differences are the rubber strip on top of the crossbar and the weight…

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The crossbar spread will vary depending on the accessory you want to put on the roof rack. The Yakima FrontLoader Wheel Mount Bike Carrier, part #Y02103 will work with a crossbar spread between 16 and 48 inches, so you can see it will work with most…

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Answer 10

Your Yakima Control Key #Y8007835 will allow you to remove a Yakima Same-Key-System (SKS) lock core only if it is unlocked. The same is true for the equivalent part from Thule, their Universal Change Key #853-1251, which can remove a Thule/SportRack…

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Answer 11

According to Blue Ox the Blue Ox Patriot #BLU37TR draws .50 amp (half an amp) when just plugged in. When activating the brakes it draws 1.50 amps so it will not drain the battery as long as you unplug if the vehicle will be sitting for a longer…

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Answer 12

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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