Roof Rack and Kayak Carrier Recommendations for 78 lb Kayak on a 2013 Toyota Prius
Question:
I need to carry a 78-pound 14-foot-long hard shell Kayak on my 2013 Prius 3. This means it is a regular Prius, not a C or a V. It has no plug. I want a rack that clamps on for freeway driving. What options do I have. I dont care if it is aero, as I will remove the rack when it is not being used, and they dont work well with a sloping roof anyway.
asked by: Gary V
Expert Reply:
I recommend picking up the Inno Aero roof rack because you'll get a quality rack without feeling the quality price point of a Thule or Yakima rack. The parts you'll need for your 2013 Toyota Prius are the following:
51" and 54" Aero Crossbars - # INXB130-138
Through Feet - # INXS250
Fit Kit - # INK865
If you don't already have a kayak carrier I recommend checking out the etrailer Carrier # e98878. This is a simple yet effective J-Style rack that has a 150 lb weight capacity and folds easily for storage. You can also pick up the Inno Kayak Lifter Load Assist # INA453 to help make loading your heavier kayak easier.
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etrailer Kayak Carrier w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Fishing Kayak
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- J-Style
- Folding
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- etrailer
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Inno Kayak Lifter Load Assist - Clamp On - Side Loading - 90 lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- Watersport Carriers
- Load Assists
- Inno
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Custom Fit Kit for Inno XS200, XS250, and INSU-K5 Roof Rack Feet
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 4 Pack
- Inno
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Inno Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 51" Long and 54" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 51 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Inno
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