Aftermarket Roof Rack Recommendation for Heavy Kayak on 2016 Ford Escape with Raised Rails
Question:
2016 Ford Escape with roof rack, crossbars, and pano sunroof I am wondering what is the best option to haul a 12 foot kayak weighing approximately 70 pounds. My OEM crossbars are only rated to hold 45 pounds because of the pano sunroof. Any help would be appreciated.
asked by: Keith
Expert Reply:
According to my research your 2016 Ford Escape with the OEM roof rack has raised rails so you can easily switch to an aftermarket roof rack with a higher weight rating. I recommend picking up the Thule WingBar Evo roof rack because it's easy to use, looks really sleek, and is really durable. Here are the parts you'll need:
53" WingBar Evo Crossbars - # TH711420
Evo Raised Rail Feet - # TH710401
Lock Core Kit - # TH450400 (optional)
This roof rack has a weight rating of 150 lbs so it will be more than capable of handling your 70 lb kayak. If you don't already have a kayak carrier I recommend checking out the etrailer J-Style Kayak Carrier # e98878 for a cost-effective option or the Malone SeaWing Kayak Carrier and Load Assist w/ Tie-Downs # MPG113MD for something that helps make loading your heavy kayak easier.
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etrailer Kayak Carrier w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Clamp On
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- 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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Malone SeaWing Kayak Roof Rack w/ Load Assist and Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- Saddle-Style
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Rear Loading
- Clamp On
- Load Assist
- Malone
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Thule One-Key System Lock Cylinders - Qty 4
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Evo Raised Rail Feet for Thule Crossbars - Factory Raised Rails - Qty 4
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- 4 Pack
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Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 53" Long - Qty 2
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