Will etrailer J-Style Kayak Carrier Work On Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer

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Hi, Will the below Kayak carrier work with a round bar? I am looking at a Yakima Rack and Roll trailer and that has round bars. etrailer J-Style Kayak Carrier - Folding - Universal Mount Item # e98878 Thanks,

asked by: Brian W

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Yes, the etrailer J-Style Kayak Carrier part # e98878 will work with round crossbars like that on the Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer part # Y08106.

expert reply by: Conner L

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For the Yakima Rack and Roll trailer part #Y08106 we have spare wheel and tires like the part #Y08121 you could bring so you'd be able to get back on the road more quickly or we have replacement inner tubes #Y8880283 for a solution that costs…

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Answer 2

You might be able to get your kayak saddles to fit on the crossmembers of the Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer #Y08106 but I wasn't able to confirm the dimensions with my contact at Yakima. Worst case scenario is that if they don't fit…

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If you alternate the direction that the bikes are facing so they can be tucked in close to one another and you use a kayak carrier like the Thule Stacker, part #TH830 that carries the kayaks so they're sitting on their sides, you should…

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Answer 4

The Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer #Y08106 referenced in your question will work great for your longer trips on the highway. I also spoke with my contact at Yakima to verify this. The hubs on this trailer use sealed bearings, so they will not need…

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By 'J Bars' I'm assuming you're speaking of a J-style kayak carrier. The Yakima Rack and Roll trailer #Y08106 uses the Yakima 1-1/8 inch diameter round profile crossbars, so as long as your kayak carriers are the clamp…

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Answer 6

The Thule J-Style Kayak carriers like the Thule Hull-A-Port #TH834 that fit your Thule AeroBlade Load Bars will absolutely fit the crossbars of the Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer - 78" #Y08107 or the Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer - 66" #Y08106…

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Answer 7

The Yakima Rack and Roll trailer part #Y08106 doesn't have any safe jacking points on it so if you were in need of changing the spare you'd have to remove the kayak and raise the trailer by hand.

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Answer 8

I may have a solution for you, however we do not offer a roof rack for your 2016 Kia Soul that will fit with the panoramic sunroof. Another option is to add a trailer hitch receiver, like the Draw-Tite Class I Sport Frame #24915, a ball mount #3593,…

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Answer 9

The Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer #Y08106 is able to be used with square bars like those from Thule and they will be run parallel to the ground so you can use accessories. You could then use carriers like the Yakima JayLow Kayak Carrier #Y04073 or…

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Answer 10

The Yakima Rack and Roll trailer #Y08106 can hold 2 kayaks. If you are placing them directly on the bars as long as combined they are not more than 66 inches wide then they will fit directly on the bars. But what I recommend is to use the Thule…

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Answer 11

I spoke to my contact at Yakima and she informed me that since your kayaks will be behind your vehicle and not on top it is not as important to have the kayaks strapped down when used on the Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer #Y08106. She did recommend…

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Answer 12

The Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer - 66" #Y08106 is compatible with any posted speed limit so you will be able to travel at 75 mph without issue. The Rack and Roll trailer is one of the best lightweight trailers I've seen. It has a quality…

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