How To Carry Two 76lb Kayaks With 2014 Honda Odyssey
Question:
I have a Honda Odyssey with factory installed rails and roof rack. I bought two Old Town Sportsman 106 PDL kayaks that weigh 76 pounds each and are 36 inches wide. I believe my roof rack capacity is 165 pounds. Is there a way to be able to put both kayaks on top of my minivan ?
asked by: Paul C
Expert Reply:
I may have another option, but since your two Old Town Sportsman 106 PDL kayaks weigh 76lbs each, and the roof rack weight capacity on your 2014 Honda Odyssey is 165lbs that only leaves you 13lbs available for the weight of the kayak carriers. Using two of the etrailer J-Style Kayak Carrier - Folding - Universal Mount # e98878 would add roughly 20lbs and would push you over the weight rating of your roof rack.
Instead I recommend using a kayak trailer like the Malone EcoLight Sport Trailer for 2 Kayaks - J-Style - 11' Long - 400 lbs # MAL93FR which has a 400lb weight capacity and can hold kayaks up to 14' long.
You would need to have a trailer hitch receiver, trailer wiring, and a ball mount, hitch ball, and hitch pin and clip to tow a trailer. If you are missing any of these products using the Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98862, Trailer Wiring # 118521, and Ball Mount Kit # 989900 would give you everything needed to tow a trailer.
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