Can You Carry 4 Kayaks on the Top Bars of the Yakima EasyRider Double Decker Trailer

Question:

Can you fit 4 14-15 foot Eddyline kayaks on top of the Yakima EasyRider using 4 Thule or Yakima J style kayak carriers? Weight would be well under 350…more like 190. All the reviews and pictures only show 2 flat boats. I’m assuming since it’s a 78” crossbar that it would work? Thanks!

asked by: Dean V

Expert Reply:

Yes. With you being well under the weight limit of the top bars, I do not see any reason why you would not be able to carry/fit your 4 Eddyline kayaks on the top bars of the Yakima EasyRider Double Decker Trailer # Y08129.

You mentioned using 4 of the Thule or Yakima J-style carriers, but I actually have a solution that will work better. I recommend using the Rhino-Rack Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs # S512-S512X. I recommend this because each set of carriers can carry 2 kayaks. So you would only need to purchase 2 of the # S512-S512X and they are going to fit onto the Yakima EasyRider Double Decker Trailer # Y08129 more comfortably because it will be more compact. The Rhino-Rack Kayak Roof Rack # S512-S512X also features a holder with a rubber strap that allows you to strap in your kayak paddles.

The Yakima EasyRider Double Decker Trailer # Y08129 use the HD bars which are larger than typical crossbars. Because of this, you will need to use 2 of the Crossbar Adapters for Rhino-Rack J-Style Kayak Carriers # KC-FK8 which will allow you to mount the carriers into the channels of the crossbars instead of clamping them on.