Roof Rack Recommendation and Load Assist Kayak Carrier for 2021 Kia Sorento
Question:
Have 2 Yakima showdown can i put them on a 2021 kia Sorento? What bar would i need? Thanks.
asked by: Michael O
Expert Reply:
The Yakima ShowDown Kayak or SUP Carrier # Y04081 is 42" long so that means your crossbars will need to be at LEAST 84" long to load 2 of these on your vehicle. Unless you plan on taking flight with your 2021 Kia Sorento I don't recommend using wing-sized crossbars, but instead using an alternative load-assist. I recommend checking out the Malone DownLoader and TelosXL Load Assist # MPG114MD-351XL and then picking up an extra DownLoader Set # MPG114MD so you can carry 2 boats.
Then for a roof rack we have some different variations depending on what your roof has. I really like the Yakima JetStream roof rack system so if we go that route your choices are:
Naked Roof
50" JetStream Bars - # Y00425
BaseLine Towers - # Y28TR
Fit Kits - # Y06175 and # Y06153
Flush Rails
50" JetStream Bars - # Y00425
RidgeLine Towers - # Y00145
Fit Kit - # Y44SR
Raised Rails
50" JetStream Bars - # Y00425
TimberLine Towers - # Y33TR
Attached are a few install videos we've been able to shoot on various year Sorento models for you to check out.
Products Referenced in This Question
Malone DownLoader Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- J-Style
- Folding
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- Malone
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Malone DownLoader Kayak Roof Rack w/ Lift Assist and Tie-Downs - J-Style - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- J-Style
- Folding
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
- Load Assist
- Malone
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RidgeLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Flush Side Rails - Qty 4
- Roof Rack
- Feet
- 4 Pack
- Yakima
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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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BaseLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Naked Roofs - Qty 4
- Accessories and Parts
- Roof Rack
- Tower Parts
- Towers
- Yakima
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TimberLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Raised, Factory Side Rails - Qty 4
- Accessories and Parts
- Roof Rack
- Tower Parts
- Towers
- Yakima
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Yakima ShowDown Kayak or SUP Roof Rack and Lift Assist w/ Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Paddle Board
- Roof Mount Carrier
- Saddle-Style
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
- Load Assist
- Yakima
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