Photo of 2008 Honda Accord kayak roof rack featuring the Inno INSU roof rack, Inno K233 Fit Hooks, Malone J-Cradle Kayak Racks and Malone Telos Kayak Lift-Assist

Looking for the perfect kayak roof rack for a 2008 Honda Accord? This 2008 Honda Accord kayak rack is a no fuss solution you’re going to love.  It features the Inno INSU roof base rack system with Inno K233 Fit Hooks, 2 Malone J-Cradle Kayak Racks and because paddling is enough of an arm workout, the Malone Telos Kayak Lift-Assist for loading and unloading of each kayak (Telos lift-assist is easy to add and remove as well).

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Glorious shot of a 2009 Subaru WRX kayak rack using Thule 835XTR Hullaport kayak racks attached directly to '09 Subaru WRX factory aero crossbars.

I get a lot of questions from customers asking if they can carry two kayaks on the roof of their car using their factory crossbars.  The answer is generally yes, as long as you use the appropriate kayak carriers.  This 2009 Subaru WRX factory rack mount kayak rack set up is using two Thule 835XTR Hullaport kayak carriers.  These J-style kayak carriers tilt the boats on their side to save crossbar space and come with universal mounting hardware to fit to most factory crossbars. 

Installation page for 2009 Subaru WRX kayak racks.

I spy a Volvo XC90 hitch mount bike rack and roof kayak rack using the Yakima FullSwing 4 hitch bike rack, which has been replaced with the Yakima SwingDaddy hitch mounted bike rack for four bikes and two sets each of the Yakima HullyRollers kayak rollers and the Yakima Mako Saddles kayak saddles mounted to the Yakima LowRider base system, which has been replaced with the Yakima RailGrab System.

This Volvo XC90 bike and kayak rack has the right idea.  Using the Yakima FullSwing 4 bike rack (no longer available, replaced with the Yakima SwingDaddy hitch bike rack) installed into the 2″ receiver hitch, access to the rear of the vehicle is not an issue, even when the rack is loaded with four bikes.  Mounted to the Volvo XC90 factory side rails is the Yakima LowRider rail system (like the FullSwing 4, it too has been disctontinued and is now the Yakima RailGrab System).  For carrying two kayaks, there are two sets each of the Yakima HullyRollers kayak rollers and the Yakima Mako Saddles kayak saddles.

I Spy a Honda CRV luggage and kayak rack using the Thule 460 Podium base rack system with Fit Kit 3042 with the Thule 887XT SlipStream kayak rack and the Thule Atlantis 1800 cargo box.

This was shot in Bar Harbor, ME, a tourist destination if there ever was one.  This Honda CRV kayak rack and luggage rack has the right idea for carrying toys and gear for a great vacation.  Starting with the Thule 460 Podium base rack with Thule Fit Kit 3042 for direct installation using the Honda CRV fixed mounting points.  Lots and lots of gear must be inside the Thule 687XT Atlantis 1800 roof box which boasts 18 cubic feet of storage space.  Finally, the Thule 887XT SlipStream kayak carrier allows easy loading and unloading of a single kayak.

Scenic shot of a 2008 Nissan XTerra kayak rack using Xterra factory rack with Thule 835XTR Hullaport kayak rack and Thule X-Adapt 3 long bolt kit.

The Nissan XTerra factory crossbars are larger than most factory bars, but does that mean you can’t mount Thule kayak racks directly to them?  Absolutely not.  You just need a little help from the Thule X-Adapt 3 kit which is simply a long bolt kit that replaces the shorter bolts that come with the Thule 835XTR Hullaport kayak rack.  With those in place, this Nissan Xterra kayak rack set up is ready for the water. 

More photos and installation details for 2008 Nissan XTerra kayak rack.

Photo of kayak rack for 2001 Kia Sportage with factory rack crossbars featuring 835XTR Thule Hull-a-Port kayak racks.

This cute 2001 Kia Sportage roof top kayak rack gets its charm from Thule 835XTR Hull-a-Port J-Hook style kayak racks – these are universal kayak racks that mount directly to  factory rack crossbars on a Kia Sportage or any factory rack cross bars. Simple. Done. Time to hit the water.

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This 2008 Toyota Tundra Double Cab Kayak Rack is made possible with the Yakima Q Tower Half Pack System with a pair of Yakima Q99 Clips for the cab, and providing the rear crossbar is the Yakima DryDock hitch rack installed into the receiver hitch. Supporting the kayak are a pair of Yakima Hullyrollers kayak rollers and a pair of Yakima Mako Saddles kayak saddles.

Loaded up with kayaks, this 2008 Toyota Tundra kayak rack is looking mighty fine.  Using a combination of rack systems, this set up is ideal for longer loads such as kayaks, canoes, and lumber.  On the cab of the ‘08 Tundra is the Yakima Q Tower Half Pack system which is using a pair of Yakima Q99 Q Clips and a 58″ crossbar.  For the rear mounted crossbar, the Yakima Dry Dock, also with a 58″ crossbar, has been installed securely into the Tundra’s trailer hitch.  Supporting this fine boat is the awesome combo of a pair of Yakima HullyRoller kayak rollers for the rear crossbar and a pair of Yakima Mako kayak saddles for the front crossbar.  As for the boat in the bed, not a lot can be said, other than if it were also mounted on the crossbars, there’d be room for a dog named Fred. 

2008 Toyota Tundra Double Cab Kayak Rack for roof and bed install page.

Photo of kayak roof rack for 2005 Toyota Matrix features Inno INSU roof rack with K510 Fit Hooks, Large INA262 Inno Fairing & Inno INA450 2 kayak rack.

A nice look at a 2005 Toyota Matrix roof mount kayak rack.  Carrying 2 kayaks on their sides on top of a 2005 Toyota Matrix appears effortless with the Inno IN-SU roof top car rack system paired with the Inno INA262 wind noise deflector fairing and Inno INA450 kayak rack for 2 kayaks. The Inno INSU roof rack includes a set of 4 Inno INSU Stays, a set of Inno K501 Fit Hooks and a pair of Inno B127 50″ crossbars, the correct length crossbars for a 2005 Toyota Matrix.

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Photo of kayak rack for 2010 Subaru Outback wagon factory rack includes: 2 Thule 835XTR Hull-a-Port kayak racks.

This 2010 Subaru Outback kayak rack set up shows that there is a swift and simple way to transport boats on a 2010 Subaru Outback with a factory roof rack.  With 2 Thule 835XTR Hull-a-Port kayak racks that mount directly to the factory roof rack crossbars it is simple and easy to carry kayaks on the roof of a 2010 Outback with no additional base rack or attachments necessary.

More photos of  2010 Subaru Outback kayak racks…

Nice shot of a Toyota Sienna kayak rack and bike rack using Yakima Q-Tower base rack system with Yakima Q62 Q-Clips and 48" bars with two Yakima HullRaiser kayak cradles and Yakima Little Joe 3 rear mounted bike carrier.

Here is a great shot of a Toyota Sienna roof mounted kayak rack system using the Yakima Q Tower System with Yakima Q62 Q-Clips as a base rack to support two Yakima HullRaiser kayak racks.   The Toyota Sienna rear bike rack is the Yakima Little Joe 3 trunk bike rack and is shown doing a fine job carrying three bikes.