Recommended Solution with Load Assist for Carrying 2 Kayaks on 2020 Honda Ridgeline
Question:
Will the Malone SteelTop Roof Rack 65 inches give me enough room to mount 2 Hullavtor kayak carriers to the top of my 2020 Honda Ridgeline with enough side clearance as to not contact the side of my vehicle?
asked by: Matthew S
Expert Reply:
I have a solution for you, but the Thule Hullavator # TH898 requires approximately 28.5" of bar space for each one, so it's going to be a bit of a tight squeeze on the 65" bars of the Malone SteelTop Roof Rack # MPG203 to mount two of them. The Hullavator also requires 4"-8" of space outside of each foot pack to avoid contact with the vehicle.
With that said I have a solution that's going to work better for you. I recommend using the Thule Compass # TH890000, which will allow you to carry 2 kayaks, and then use the Rhino-Rack Universal Load Assist - Crossbar Mount - Side Loading - 132 lbs # RR-RUSL to help you get the kayaks up on each side. This is a setup that will serve the same functionality as the Hullavator, but will not require purchasing two separate carriers, so it's a much more cost effective setup.
I've linked some videos of these parts for you to have a look at, as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
etrailer Kayak Carrier w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Fishing Kayak
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- J-Style
- Folding
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- etrailer
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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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Thule Compass Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Paddle Board
- Surfboard
- Roof Mount Carrier
- J-Style
- Post-Style
- Saddle-Style
- Folding
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Clamp On
- Thule
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Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Roof Rack and Lift Assist w/ Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Universal Mount
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- Saddle-Style
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- Track Mount
- Clamp On
- Load Assist
- Thule
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Malone SteelTop Roof Rack - Square Crossbars - Raised, Factory Side Rails - Steel - 65" Long
- Roof Rack
- Complete Roof Systems
- Square Bars
- 65 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Malone
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