Recommended Kayak Rack for Two Kayaks for a 2018 BMW X3

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Hello, Can you please recommend a heavy duty rooftop kayak carrier for a 2018 BMW X3 SUV with flush rails. I am looking to carry two Hobie Compass kayaks. Thanks

asked by: Albert C

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In order to carry kayaks on a 2018 BMW X3 you'll need to start with crossbars, the Thule WingBar Evo Crossbar System part # TH711320, part # TH710601, and part # TH186007 is our best quality and most secure system so it's what I recommend for your expensive vehicle and kayaks. In order to secure the kayaks, you'll need a carrier. I know it's best to carry the kayaks flat but this won't be possible unfortunately due to the available roof space. Therefore, you'll need j-style carriers, the etrailer Kayak Roof Rack with Tie-Downs part # e98878 which comes with everything you need. In order to carry to carry two kayaks you'll need two sets.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

The only solution to reducing wind noise on a roof rack, like your Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars 54" #RRVA137B-2, is to install a wind fairing / deflector. To determine which size to get, measure the usable crossbar space between the…

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Answer 2

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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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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That's ironic because currently (March 2022) Thule doesn't have a fit listed for the 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness. With that being said, from our research it looks like the Wilderness models on the newer Subaru vehicles won't affect…

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Answer 5

Since your 2023 Subaru Crosstrek does not have raised rails you are going to need a whole new roof rack since the Thule Rapid 450R Feet #753-3399-02 are only going to fit vehicles with raised rails. I recommend sticking with the Thule roof rack…

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Answer 6

Easily the best roof rack for your 2023 Kia Sportage with flush mounted rails is from Thule. It will easily allow you to mount your rooftop tent, is highly durable, quiet, and super easy to both install and use. The parts that make up the Thule rack…

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Answer 7

Yes, they can! The Fit Kit for Thule Evo Flush Rail and Edge Flush Rail Roof Rack Feet item #TH52KE can be moved up and down your Honda CR-V's side rails. They do not screw into fixed positions so you're free to adjust them. Here are the rest…

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Answer 8

Yes we have the Thule Wingbar Evo roof rack that fits your 2024 Honda CR-V with flush rails with the part numbers #TH711320, #TH710601, #TH52KE.

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