Recommended Roof Rack and Kayak/Paddleboard Carrie for a 2020 Kiat Forte
Question:
Hi! I own both a kayak and a paddleboard not inflatable ones. I only have a Kia Forte Ex+ 2020. Can I manage to carry both on my roof and what should I use to do so? If it is better to carry them one at the time, is there a rack that would safely carry the both of them? Thanks a lot in advance!
asked by: Marie-Kristine T
Expert Reply:
I have a watersport carrier for you.
First, though, in order to mount any carrier to the roof of your 2020 Kia Forte, you will need a roof rack. I recommend the Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars, part # TH711400. They are 53"-long aero-style crossbars, making them compatible with most accessories. To mount them to your roof, you will need the Evo Clamp Feet, part # TH710501, and the Fit Kit for Thule Evo Clamp Roof Rack Feet, part # TH145162.
For the carrier, you won't have enough room to carry both a paddleboard and a kayak at the same time. However, we do have a carrier that can support 1 kayak or 1 paddleboard depending on how it's positioned. It's the Curt J-Style Kayak Carrier, part # C18320. When in the J-style, it can carry a kayak. When laid down, it can carry a paddleboard. I've linked to a video review of this carrier below.
This carrier doesn't come with all straps that may be necessary in your state, so it's best to get the etrailer Kayak Tie-Down Kit, part # e36ZR, to stay compliant. I've linked to a video review of this as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Kayak Roof Rack - J-Style - Folding - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Paddle Board
- Roof Mount Carrier
- J-Style
- Folding
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- CURT
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- Boat Tie Downs
- 11 - 20 Feet Long
- Bow Strap
- Cam Buckle Strap
- 0 - 1 Inch Wide
- 176 - 350 lbs
- etrailer
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Fit Kit for Thule Evo Clamp and Edge Clamp Roof Rack Feet - 5162
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 4 Pack
- Thule
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Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - Silver - 53" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 53 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Silver
- Thule
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