Best Roof Rack for a Kayak on a 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV With No Existing Rails or Crossbars
Question:
I have a 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV that has nothing on the roof and I need a roof rack. I want to carry a single kayak. What do you recommend?
asked by: Curtis
Expert Reply:
For your 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV with nothing on the roof, I recommend the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV Roof Rack by Yakima which consists of:
- Yakima JetStream Crossbars # Y00425
- BaseLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars # Y28TR
- BaseClip Fit Kit for Yakima BaseLine Roof Rack Towers # Y06123
- BaseClip Fit Kit for Yakima BaseLine Roof Rack Towers # Y06181
Also, the Yakima Same Key System # Y07204 which will allow you to secure the roof rack to your roof.
To carry your kayak I recommend the Rhino-Rack J-Style Kayak Carrier # S512. This rack will mount to your cross bars and folds down for storage. The rack is expandable to carry 2 kayaks if you should ever need to. The rack also includes 2 specially designed tie-down straps to secure the watercraft to your roof-rack crossbars and the padded buckles won't scratch your kayak.
Products Referenced in This Question
Yakima JetStream Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 50" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 50 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Yakima
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BaseClip Fit Kit for Yakima BaseLine Roof Rack Towers - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 2 Pack
- Yakima
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BaseClip Fit Kit for Yakima BaseLine Roof Rack Towers - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 2 Pack
- Yakima
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Yakima Same Key System (SKS) Lock Cores (QTY 4)
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Roof Bike Racks
- Roof Box
- Roof Rack
- Ski and Snowboard Racks
- Keys
- Lock Parts
- Lock Cores and Cylinders
- Yakima
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BaseLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Naked Roofs - Qty 4
- Accessories and Parts
- Roof Rack
- Tower Parts
- Towers
- Yakima
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Rhino-Rack Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- J-Style
- Folding
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- Rhino Rack
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