Recommended Roof Rack for a 2022 Ford Escape w/ a Naked Roof and Two Hullavators
Question:
I have a 2022 Ford Escape, no roof rails, and 2 Bonafide ex123 kayaks. I’d like to get two Hullavators and possibly a Yakama rack system. I assume I’ll need 70” crossbars. Is this feasible and what do you recommend?
asked by: Jenn
Expert Reply:
You don't need 70" crossbars if you go with a different roof rack system which I highly recommend. Mounting two Hullavators item # TH898 is feasible and you will most likely be breaking the law if you stick a 70" wide crossbar on your Escape's roof.
For your 2022 Ford Escape with a naked roof, I recommend the roof rack by Rhino-Rack and it includes the following parts:
Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 65" Long - Qty 2 item # RRVA165B-2
Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars - Naked Roofs - Qty 4 item # RRRLKVA
Custom DK Fit Kit for 4 Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Roof Rack Legs - Naked Roof item # RR84TB
You need a minimum of 60" to mount two Hullavators item # TH898 and the lift assist feature also requires an extra 4" - 8" past the legs to fully function. The standard length bars for your Escape are the 54" item # RRVA137B-2. The 65" ones I recommended will give you the extra length required.
This roof rack system has a maximum capacity of 165 lbs so you will want to make sure you don't exceed it. That's the standard capacity for roof racks without rails so their isn't a heavier duty option. It looks like your Bonafide ex123 kayaks weigh under 60 lbs so with two Hullavtor's you should be pretty close to the 165 lbs capacity.
If you're set on a Yakima system here are the parts you will need to mount two Hullavators. If your crossbars stick out past your rear view mirrors you can get a ticket.
Yakima JetStream Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 70" Long - Qty 2 item # Y00427
BaseLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Naked Roofs - Qty 4 item # Y28TR
BaseClip Fit Kit for Yakima BaseLine Roof Rack Towers - Qty 2 item # Y06137
BaseClip Fit Kit for Yakima BaseLine Roof Rack Towers - Qty 2 item # Y06152
Products Referenced in This Question
Custom DK Fit Kit for 4 Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Roof Rack Legs - Naked Roof
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 4 Pack
- Rhino Rack
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Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars - Naked Roofs or Fixed Mounting Points - Qty 4
- Roof Rack
- Feet
- 4 Pack
- Rhino Rack
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Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 54" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 54 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Rhino Rack
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Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 65" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 65 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Rhino Rack
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Yakima JetStream Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 70" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 70 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Yakima
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BaseClip Fit Kit for Yakima BaseLine Roof Rack Towers - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 2 Pack
- Yakima
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BaseClip Fit Kit for Yakima BaseLine Roof Rack Towers - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 2 Pack
- Yakima
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BaseLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Naked Roofs - Qty 4
- Accessories and Parts
- Roof Rack
- Tower Parts
- Towers
- Yakima
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Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Roof Rack and Lift Assist w/ Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Universal Mount
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- Saddle-Style
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- Track Mount
- Clamp On
- Load Assist
- Thule
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