Saddles with Locks for a 95 Pound Kayak on a 2016 GMC Acadia
Question:
I purchased the INA446, MY QUESTION IS WHAT ABOUT THE ANTENNA ON REAR ROOF? IM IN A PICKLE. WHAT DO I DO, ANTENNA IS RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE.....
asked by: Glenn T
Expert Reply:
Your best bet is actually the saddle mounts. Unfortunately, there's no good J-Style racks that are locking and will have the weight capacity for your kayak. Saddle mounts directly transfer the weight to the bars, so they are a lot easier for fitting heavier kayaks.
I have two saddle-style recommendations for you that include locking features and can support the weight of your kayak.
The first is the Inno Locker, part # INA446. This is a strap-down carrier that will carry the kayak hull down on pads on the roof. Its primary advantage over other carriers is that the rack's straps and crossbar mounts are locked with the same key, providing security to both your kayak and the carriers themselves.
Additionally, the Inno Locker can be loaded from the side or rear, giving you flexibility in how you get the kayak onto your vehicle.
Conversely, the Rhino-Rack Nautic series, offers locking saddles, but no kayak lock. The big advantage of these saddles is their various load-assist capabilities provided by their pivoting saddle heads.
There are two versions, a side loading, part # RR570, which loads over the side of the vehicle and is much better for short vehicles, and a rear loading, part # RR571. I personally like the rear loading variation a little better for your 2016 GMC Acadia because of the height of the vehicle, and that the pivoting heads will let you better support the weight of the kayak as you get it onto the vehicle.
Both of these racks fit crossbars up to 3-1/2 inches wide by 3-1/8 inches tall. The Inno Locker has an adapter kit as part # INISF722 that will adjust it up to 2 inch tall crossbars, and the Rhino Rack Nautic series naturally fits up to 3-7/8 inches wide by 1-3/8 inches tall. It does not have an adapter available for larger bars.
I also recommend Malone's Quik-Lash loops, part # MPG308 to add easy to use mounting points for your bow and stern tie downs, limiting the risk of damage to your vehicle and making it all around easier to use your vehicle.
I've included videos of both of these rack series so you can compare their features and performance and make the best decision for your kayak.
Products Referenced in This Question
Inno Locker Watersport Roof Rack w/ Crossbar Pads - Locking - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Canoe
- Kayak
- Paddle Board
- Surfboard
- Roof Mount Carrier
- Saddle-Style
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Rear Loading
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- Inno
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Tall Crossbar Adapter Kit for Inno Locker Watersport Carriers - 4 Bolts
- Accessories and Parts
- Watersport Carriers
- Roof Mount Carrier Parts
- Adapters
- Inno
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Malone QuickLash T-Style Hood Loops for Bow and Stern Tie-Downs - Qty 2
- Accessories and Parts
- Watersport Carriers
- Bow and Stern Anchors
- Loops
- Malone
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Rhino-Rack Nautic Roof Kayak Roof Rack w/ 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
- No Load Assist
- Rhino Rack
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Rhino-Rack Nautic SUP or Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Paddle Board
- Roof Mount Carrier
- Saddle-Style
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- Rhino Rack
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Glenn T.
10/26/2017
I purchased the INA446, MY QUESTION IS WHAT ABOUT THE ANTENNA ON REAR ROOF? IM IN A PICKLE. WHAT DO I DO, ANTENNA IS RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE.....