Recommended Lift Assist Kayak Carrier for Factory Crossbars
Question:
I have a 2023 Toyota 4Runner TRD Sport with factory cross rails. I am looking for a solution to carry 2 kayaks. They are about 10’ long and wide body. I am 5’2”.
asked by: Jennifer K
Expert Reply:
So long as your factory crossbars are spaced out a minimum of 24" and are no larger then 3-1/2" wide x 1-1/2" tall you can use the Malone DownLoader Kayak Roof Rack w/ Lift Assist and Tie-Downs item # MPG114MD-351XL. We've played with this in the shop and they're extremely helpful for shorter people.
The DownLoader item # MPG114MD-351XL is a J-style kayak carrier that has a detachable lift assist to reduce the strain of lifting a kayak onto your roof. It also has a built-in boarding ramps that help guide the kayak onto the carrier. You'll also want the Malone DownLoader Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs item # MPG114MD for your second kayak.
I have linked a demonstration video below so you can see the features of this kayak carrier demonstrated.
Products Referenced in This Question
Malone DownLoader Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- J-Style
- Folding
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- Malone
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Malone DownLoader Kayak Roof Rack w/ Lift Assist and Tie-Downs - J-Style - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- J-Style
- Folding
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
- Load Assist
- Malone
more information >
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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
more information >
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