Recommended Roof Rack For A 2014 Subaru Outback Hauling Two 31" Wide Kayaks
Question:
Hi, I have a 2014 Subaru Outback. I need to haul 2 kayaks. Obviously I need to have 2 LockRacks to do that. Will that application work on my car and what would I need to purchase to make that happen? Kayaks are 31”. Thank you! Trying to go strapless. Erik
asked by: Erik F
Expert Reply:
Hey Erik,
With two 31" wide kayaks you'll have to go pretty wide on the crossbars to have enough length to accommodate both. I recommend the following roof rack components:
TimberLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars # Y33TR
HD Bar SL Adapter # Y03541
Yakima HD Crossbars - 68" Long # Y01158
I'd then switch from the clamp-mount LockRack carrier # LR24VR to the channel-mount version # LR88FR. This would allow you to mount the carriers into the track on top of the crossbars for a super easy installation or removal. This would also allow you to lock the carriers into the crossbars to help deter theft.
Products Referenced in This Question
LockRack Series-X Universal Watersport Carrier - Saddle Style - Channel Mount
- Watersport Carriers
- Canoe
- Kayak
- Paddle Board
- Roof Mount Carrier
- Saddle-Style
- Folding
- Bars with T-Slots
- Side Loading
- Track Mount
- No Load Assist
- Lockrack
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Yakima HD Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 68" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Square Bars
- 68 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Yakima
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HD Bar SL Adapter for Yakima BaseLine, SkyLine, StreamLine, RidgeLine, and TimberLine Towers - Qty 4
- Accessories and Parts
- Roof Rack
- Adapters
- Crossbars
- Yakima
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TimberLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Raised, Factory Side Rails - Qty 4
- Accessories and Parts
- Roof Rack
- Tower Parts
- Towers
- Yakima
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Yakima TimberLine Roof Rack for Raised Rails - HD Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Complete Roof Systems
- Square Bars
- 55 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Yakima
more information >
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LockRack Series-X Universal Adjustable Watersport Carrier - Side Loading - Universal Mount
- Watersport Carriers
- Canoe
- Kayak
- Paddle Board
- Roof Mount Carrier
- Saddle-Style
- Folding
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- Lockrack
more information >
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