Recommended Kayak Carrier on 2013 Ford Explorer Factory Roof Rack
Question:
What product/s, Yakima or Thule or other do you recommend to mount a single or two kayaks on a 2013 Ford Explorer with the factory cross bars? Would like to use a j-hook style if possible. Kayaks are basic low end from Menards. Understand I may need a j-hook holder that attaches directly to the factory cross bars or an adapter first and then the j-hook kayak holder.
asked by: Michael N
Expert Reply:
For your 2013 Ford Explorer with factory roof rack I recommend the etrailer J-Style Kayak Carrier - Folding - Universal Mount # e98878. This is great quality for the cost and has the folding feature as well.
If you really want a Thule or Yakima carrier, then I recommend going with the Yakima JayLow Kayak Carrier # Y04073 which will work well for you.
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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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Yakima JayLow Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Fishing Kayak
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- J-Style
- Post-Style
- Folding
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- Yakima
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Universal MightyMounts for Yakima Roof Mounted Accessories
- Accessories and Parts
- Roof Rack
- Adapters
- MightyMounts
- Yakima
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