How to Carry 2 100 lb Kayaks on 2017 Toyota RAV4

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I have a 2017 RAV4 with factory roof racks. How do I upgrade to something that will haul two kayaks that weigh around 200 lbs combined? Can I just replace the crossbars?

asked by: Michael B

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None of the roof rack options we offer for the 2017 RAV4 offer a capacity greater than 165 lbs, so although I don't have a solution for carrying the kayaks on the roof of your vehicle, we do have a solution.

Your best bet would be a small kayak trailer like the Malone MicroSport, part # MPG464-LB. The trailer's crossbars are rated up to 500 lbs, so they'll handle your kayaks without breaking a sweat. For a properly rated carrier (if you don't already have them), I'd recommend the etrailer brand # e98878 which has a 150 lb capacity. They're sold individually, so you'd need two of them. Each carrier includes 2 load straps, two bow/stern tie downs and two anchors.

I've linked to demonstration videos for the kayak trailer and the carrier I recommended above.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

Your Old Town Sportsman 136 kayak is 158 lbs, so for two of them I recommend the Malone LowBed MicroSport Trailer #MAL25FR. This comes with the kayak bunks for 2 kayaks and has the crossbars with integrated d-rings. This has a per boat restriction of…

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Answer 2

You can use your Hobie carriers on your Malone MicroSport LowBed Trailer #MPG464-LB with the Malone Installation Hardware for Hobie Style Carriers #MPG5576-6. I have added a cut out of the instructions and linked them below but you just need to…

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The Malone MegaSport Kayak Trailer #MPG535 has 86" wide crossbars so you will be able to lay both kayaks side-by-side and they will stick out 1" on either side. The best kayak carrier for your application is the Malone MegaWing Fishing…

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Answer 4

I checked to see if there was conversion kit to convert your Malone high bed trailer to a low bed #MPG464-LB. I know this isn't going to be ideal, but what you can do is reuse the U-bolts from the cross bars you have now, and reattach the cross…

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Answer 5

The Malone LowBed MicroSport Trailer #MAL25FR and Malone MicroSport Trailer #MPG461B2 are very similar as they are both built on the same platform. This allows them to both carry the same weight and size kayaks. The #MPG461B2 has a 30" height to…

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Answer 6

It sounds like you are wanting to take 2 kayaks with you if you're wanting to put them side by side. The Thule Hullavator you referenced requires roughly 29-1/2" of load bar space and the cross bars must extend 4-8" past the mounting…

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Answer 7

Excellent question, so I took a look and it turns out the "1" and "7" were backwards, so it should have been 217 lbs, which I verified with Malone. So here are the weights for both trailers: - 217 lbs: Malone MicroSport Trailer…

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Answer 8

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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Answer 9

I've never heard of an actual third brake light connector on a camper shell to plug in on a truck and we don't carry any parts to do that. The light generally needs to be hardwired into the truck's brake light circuit. The issue with this…

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Answer 10

I would be happy to help you set up your 2022 Toyota Highlander to haul your new travel trailer. The wiring harness you currently have controls your trailer's lighting functions only. You do not need to rewire your Toyota you just need another…

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Answer 11

Since you have a wheelbase/axle spacing of 38 inches the correct hanger kit for slipper springs would be the part #HAP-105-205-01. And then for a 7k trailer axle the u-bolt kit you'd want would be the part #APUBR-8. I attached the diagram to use…

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Answer 12

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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