Easiest to Load Kayak Carrier Recommendation for 2011 Subaru Forester

Question:

By myself, it is impossible to Load my Perception Joyride... onto my 2011 Subaru Forester with the Malone J-Pro 2 J-Racks/Craddle on the crossbars without help! I want to be able to do this alone. Especially as there is not always help around. What can you recommend to load without straining my arms above my head and having the kayak fall on my head with every attempt?

asked by: Susan B

Expert Reply:

The easiest to use kayak carrier is the Thule Hullavator part # TH898 as it allows you to load the kayak at about waist height and then use it's gas assisted struts to easily push it the rest of the way up onto the roof. This will make your kayaking experience more about having fun and less about powerlifting...

You will need an aftermarket roof rack installed on your 2011 Subaru Forester as well like the # TH711200 and # TH710401 and you'd be set.

expert reply by: Jameson C