Recommended Roof Rack For 2016 Honda Odyssey To Carry 103lb Hobie Kayak

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Just purchased a Hobie Outback. Fitted hull weight 85 pounds Fully rigged 103 pounds I have a 2016 Honda Odessey no roof racks So I need a rack I’m 72 and not so strong so thought I could do a assisted with a winch but I can get that done later. Thanks so much for your help.

asked by: Marjorie T

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Congratulations on the new kayak!

For your 2016 Honda Odyssey I recommend the Thule Roof Rack System using 60" Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars # TH711520, and Evo Raised Rail Feet # TH710401 if your vehicles has the factory raised side rails running front to back. If it has a bare roof you will need the 53" Thule Crossbars # TH711420, Thule Top Track Mounting System # THTP42, Rapid Podium Feet # TH460R, and Fit Kit # THKIT3101.

Both of these kits have a 165lb weight capacity which is plenty for your 103lb Kayak, but you will need to verify the weight rating of your roof to make sure you will not be overloading it.

For a kayak carrier I recommend taking a look at the etrailer J-Style Carrier # e98878 which has a 150lb weight capacity, and will fit the above crossbars perfectly. If your garage allows you to store the Kayak on the ceiling then the Malone Kayak Hammock Hoist # MPG346 would be a great option as it allows you to easily load and unload the kayak from the roof of your vehicle.

I will say with the weight of your kayak and you being worried about putting it on the roof you would have a much easier time with a trailer like the Malone EcoLight Sport Trailer with J-Style Carriers for 2 Kayaks # MAL93FR would be a much easier option as you would not have to pick up the kayak much to get it loaded.

I included a few videos of the products mentioned for you to take a look at.

expert reply by: Samuel C

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Answer 1

The Malone MegaWing, part #MPG207 and the SeaWing, part #MPG107MD are extremely similar and come in Malone's distinctive red styling, but have different applications. Its not the wrong picture, just not a great one to notice the differences.…

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

Yes, the Thule Hullavator Pro #TH898 is compatible with the Wingbar Evo Bars #TH711400 that you referenced. You will not need any adapters for this. I have attached our review video where the Hullavator has actually been installed on Thule Aero…

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Answer 4

There is a roof rack that will fit your 2016 Fiat 500X that has the panoramic sunroof, the Inno Aero. This rack is made up of Aero Crossbars #INXB100-108, Flush Feet for Aero Crossbars #INXS200, and Custom Fit Kit #INK482. This rack has a 100 lbs…

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Answer 5

Since the kit that involves parts #Y00421, #Y28TR, and #Y06159 in your question, I assume you have a 2017 Kia Sorento with a bare roof and no factory rails. If this is the case, while we do have a solution you can use, you unfortunately cannot mount…

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

While ideally, the flange would be flush against the frame, this does not look like anything out of the ordinary. These hitches are made of a mild flex steel and are designed to bend. Looking at the structure of this hitch, it is likely that we do…

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Answer 8

On your 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee with black and chrome roof rails the Rhino-Rack RVP Roof Rack #RRRVP27 is confirmed to fit. The Rola APE rack has a slick aftermarket look and will mount directly to the flush roof rails on your 2018 Grand Cherokee.…

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Answer 9

Thank you for the details and photo! To install the Malone Kayak Hammock Hoist System #MPG346 for your kayak I definitely recommend running the kayak perpendicular to the joists and add some supporting 2x4s between the joists in question. Joists are…

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Answer 10

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