Our Xterra roof rack sits @ 74.9" &amp; we are 5'7". Will we have problems getting a 70lb kayak to/from the roof using these 2 Malone components? HELP!
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very difficult to load a 70 lb kayak on a high suv. my kayak weighed approx 75 lbs. and had a lot of difficulty. after few tries, i returned it to amazon and bit the bullet and purchased the hulavator from thule. what a huge difference.
881806
I don't know what you use to secure your board but these racks will definitely fit the xc90 factory racks that run front to back on roof. Great value for price. I have mine on and have Thule ski system attached and it works perfectly.
1158714
It all depends on where your roof rack crossbars are positioned and how far forward/aft you place the carrier.
85827
The Malone Load lifters will save your backs! I'm 4'10" and have a Chevy HHR which has a fairly high roof. I need a 2 step folding step stool to tie down my boat. I fold it and put it in the back with the load lifters and all the other gear, so I can get my boat down. You may be tall enough not to need the step stool.
1827857
I don't have the rack with me but it's about 1.5 feet tall. It clamps to the cross bar on your luggage rack so it's fairly sturdy. My biggest kayak is a 14' Wilderness Systems tandem kayak and I don't have any problems. The kayak is wider than the bar is tall but there is a strap that loops through an eye on the top of the bar, then the strap wraps around the kayak and luggage rack to keep the kayak tight against the bar. I hope this helps.
173352
I could easily put two on my Toyota Siena ( currently using one) and carry my kayaks. I have factory roof racks with two cross bars,
465520
Hi. No, I use it for an 11 foot kayak. In addition to strapping to the racks, I tie down in front and rear and it works great.
838458
Hey Sally, if your CRV did not come with the roof rails and the roof looks flat, then you will have to purchase the roof rails. Once those are in place the cross member racks are very easy to put on. They are very secure, just took out the two person kayak with no problems at all. Good luck... Pat
1765820
My kayak is 12" long and and weighs 47lb. It works fine. I can't say for sure about your situation.
994244
Most certainly!!!!!! I have two 14 1/2 feet Necky sea kayaks. I have fit both of them in my 97 F150 with absolutely no problem. Money well spent for sure. I love not having to lift them so high!!
1696144
You would have to configure horizontal bars (a set of two) spaced enough apart to ensure stability of the kayak you are carrying. I don't know the length of your cab, so I can't tell whether you'll have enough room for front and rear mounts, assuming you already have the cross bars. hope this helps, let me know if you need more instruction, then I will give you an email address to contact me at.
309413
The Malone Load Assist Module is not intended to bolt onto anything. It clips temporarily onto the Malone kayak racks to assist in loading. It is intended for loading and offloading only and needs to be stored in the vehicle otherwise.
2221540
I am not sure, but due to the way they connect, I think you need to use the Malone product. The system really works well and is a life saver when trying to get my kayak on top of my suv.
170223
Sure will. As they are 2 separate pieces the width is issue. My kayak weighs about 75lbs and it is no problem.
786610
Only issue that I can see, might be if a kayak / canoe, etc. is extending over the rear hatch. I have a Yakima roof rack, no problem.
1711675
I put the Universal roof J racks on my SUV and I love them. had a different kind before and I hated them. Our kayaks laid on a sponge thing before and I hated them but I love the universal Roof J rack. I'm sure they would work on track crossbars
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This is the roof cross bars. Yes you could tie a kayak to it but it might be best to get a kayak rack to add to these bars.