Recommended Roof Rack For A 2022 Honda CR-V To Carry 2 Kayaks
Question:
Hi, I recently purchased a 2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid and am looking to install 2 kayaks to and from the beach. I have seen trailers that are designed to do this, but really don't want to go through all the hassle of storage and registration and putting a hitch and wiring on and all that. I have seen quite a few roof racks that look like better options for me, but it was a bit overwhelming. Looking for recommendations for the full roof rack and a way to put the kayaks up there as well. Would prefer something better than the foam pad things that I've seen people use. Side note: from all the pictures and descriptions of things I've seen, I do have the "Naked Roof" as there are no rails on the roof.
asked by: Mike A
Expert Reply:
We definitely have a roof rack available for your 2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid. With your vehicle having a naked roof, it will not cause any issues either.
With that being said, the Rhino Rack Rhino Rack Vortex Aero Bar - Aero Roof Rack will be an excellent option for your vehicle. You will first need the DK Fit Kit for 4 Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Roof Rack Legs # DK284, which is specific to your CR-V and will clamp into the door jambs. This will allow the 2500 Series Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars # RRRLKVA to secure to you naked roof. From here, you will need the Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 54" Long - Qty 2 # RRVA137B-2 which will complete the roof rack set up. The 54" long bars offer a good amount of space and are also rated to carry up to 165 pounds. It should be noted that this may or may not be more than the actual vehicle is rated for, however, and should be verified in your owner's manual before loading that much weight.
We have quite a few options for carrying your kayaks, and since all the above is Rhino Rack, I will stick with their products for this as well. As with the roof rack, these will have a better price point than some of the larger name brands, but does not mean they have a lower quality at all.
With that being said, the Rhino-Rack Nautic Roof Kayak Carrier w/ Tie-Downs # RR570 is one I have had people like, but it can get pretty difficult to load two, depending on how wide your kayaks are. The one I prefer is the Rhino-Rack 2 Kayak Carrier w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Side Loading # S512-S512X. This will get both kayaks loaded on their sides, making it much more space conscious.
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Custom DK Fit Kit for 4 Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Roof Rack Legs - Naked Roof
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Rhino-Rack Nautic SUP or Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Clamp On
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Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars - Naked Roofs or Fixed Mounting Points - Qty 4
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Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 54" Long - Qty 2
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