What Roof Rack and Kayak Carrier do You Recommend for My Bare-Roof 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan?

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I have a 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan AVP that has a naked roof, no factory rails. When I bought the van last year I saw that Yakima and Thule both had products you could attach to the area where the sliding doors open and lock in place. I have seen these on other vans as well. Did they both discontinue these since they dont see to be available anymore. I would like to carry kayaks on my roof but wanted to find an add-on rack of some kind. Thanks much for you time,

asked by: Gary H

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I went ahead and did some research on your 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan with sliding doors, and unfortunately those racks have been discontinued. Although it is not definite about why Thule and Yakima discontinued those racks, I did discuss with my fitguide expert that manufacturers did have fitment issues associated with the sliding doors on your Caravan.

With that being said, I have a great solution for you. For the absolute best option, I recommend the SeaSucker Monkey Bars # 298-SX6000B. The Monkey Bars come with the easiest installation and removal process out of any roof rack we carry here at etrailer. The Monkey Bars come with an impressive 150-pound maximum weight capacity which is plenty for transporting your kayaks. I went ahead and attached a video that shows the true strength of the SeaSucker vacuum cups. For theft-deterrence, I recommend using the etrailer cable lock # e98891 and the SeaSucker Cable Anchor for Cable Lock - Window Mounted # 298-BA0010. As with all roof-mounted accessories, I recommend confirming with your vehicle's owner's manual that your roof can handle the combined weight of the cargo you wish to transport.

As far as the kayak carrier, I recommend the Rhino-Rack 2 Kayak Carrier w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding # S512-S512X. Not only does the Rhino-Rack 2 fold when not in use, it comes with all straps required to transport 2 kayaks. Most other kayak carriers require you to purchase additional straps. The carrier attaches to the 1-1/4 diameter crossbars of the Monkey Bars with no issues.

expert reply by: Bob C

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Answer 1

The Malone MPG125 kayak carrier which we offer as part #MAL38FR doesn't lend itself well to being locked to the vehicle, but a cable lock such as #e98891 would be your best bet for securing the kayak carrier to an existing roof rack.

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Answer 2

We do carry roof racks that work for you. The roof rack I recommend for your 2015 Grand Caravan is the Thule WingBar Evo roof rack. This roof rack has aerodynamic aluminum crossbars and custom fit kit designed to fit the naked roof of your Grand…

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Aside from a slight change in the appearance of the crossbar (the WingBar Evo has some boxed edges as opposed to the completely smooth front of the AeroBlade) the biggest differences are the rubber strip on top of the crossbar and the weight…

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Answer 4

For a roof rack to be compatible on your 2020 Jeep Wrangler with Sky One-Touch Power Top, it can't be mounted on the top of the roof and it needs to be high enough for the folding roof to clear. What you need are tall gutter-mounted roof racks.…

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Answer 5

Yes, I have listed for your below the roof rack systems from Rhino-Rack, Thule, and Yakima that will fit the RetraxPRO XR Hard Tonneau Covers like part #RTT-80243 for your 2019 Ram 1500. Rhino-Rack Vortex Crossbar System part #RRVA180B-RRRLT600…

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Answer 6

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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There are a couple of differences between the two. The JetStream bars like #Y00425 are made of extruded aluminum while the CoreBars such as the #Y00421 you've looked at are constructed of galvanized steel. As you've mentioned, the CoreBar has…

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Answer 8

The Rhino-Rack Heavy-Duty Roof Rack Roof Rack have specific C-channels that are designed to fit specific Rhino-Rack Heavy-Duty accessories, like the Rhino-Rack Hi-Lift Jack and Shovel-Holder Brackets #RRRCB-RSHB-RJHB as an example. That's the…

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Answer 9

The Malone Universal Crossbar System #MPG201 is a more economical choice but it still does a good job. The design and quality of Thule's system is why they have such a large difference in price. Whether you go with the Thule Crossroads system…

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Answer 10

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 11

For your 2018 Honda HR-V to be compatible with the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier and Lift Assist with Tie-Downs #TH898, you have to use slightly longer crossbars. The Hullavator requires 4-8 inches overhang to give clearance. In order to give…

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Answer 12

Hi Nathan, The Rhino-Rack Roof Rack Legs #RRRL110S5-2 are a fit for the gutters on your 2023 Jeep Wrangler, but they are only 4-5/16" tall so you'd likely run into clearance issues with the sky top. To confirm you can measure up 4-5/16"…

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