Roof Rack and Kayak Carrier for a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu
Question:
I have a 2018 Chevy Malibu that I need a roof rack for. I also need to be able to carry 2 kayaks on it. Can you suggest what to purchase. I will also need the tie downs and etc.
asked by: Danny B
Expert Reply:
We have plenty of kits that will work great for your 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. I recommend the Yakima JetStream Crossbars # Y00426, BaseLine Towers # Y28TR, and BaseClip Fit Kit # Y06123. These components will make up your roof rack.
As far as a kayak rack to haul your kayaks, the etrailer J-Style Kayak Carrier # e98878 is a great option because it comes with straps to tie your kayaks to the carrier and bow/stern straps with anchors. You would need two kits, one for each kayak.
If you would rather have a single kayak carrier that can carry two kayaks, I would go with the Yakima JayLow Kayak Carrier # Y04073. You would then just need to add one set of tie down straps # e36ZR.
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- Boat Tie Downs
- 11 - 20 Feet Long
- Bow Strap
- Cam Buckle Strap
- 0 - 1 Inch Wide
- 176 - 350 lbs
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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
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Yakima JetStream Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 60" Long - Qty 2
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- 60 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
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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
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BaseClip Fit Kit for Yakima BaseLine Roof Rack Towers - Qty 2
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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
more information >
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