roof rack for small cars? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Kesepton · 12-21-2015, 07:17 PM

I am in the same boat as you. You may be able to find a name brand one on craigslist like thule or Yakima, but they are more like 250-300 because they changed their design and all the new cars need new "fit kits" Its annoying... These are not the easiest to take on and off though.

Amazon has one that just uses straps to put a roof rack on your roof so its easy to take on and off. It dosent look that great, but it sells for 40-60 shipped and there are some decent reviews for it. If you want to take it on and off a lot, I would go that route. Just search amazon for roof rack. They are universal fit.

I am gonna get a ladder rack for my truck instead.

Murray · 12-21-2015, 08:50 PM

I got lucky and bought thule racks on this site for around $180 if I remember correctly. I drive a mazda 3 hatch fyi and it works great for carrying my outback.

Rambo · 12-21-2015, 09:40 PM

The budget of 60 to 70, you will not get a decent roof rack. That's more of a tie strap and kayak foam blocks. Let me know when your willing to spend some cash I still have a full set of q-towers with the clips ready for your 2015 kia. I have your choice of 58 or 48" bars, kayak assist bar, and the faring. PM if you want them. It's more than a complete set and cam locks included. Now if you want the land shark saddle, I have them too.

12-21-2015, 07:17 PM	#1
Kesepton Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 70	I am in the same boat as you. You may be able to find a name brand one on craigslist like thule or Yakima, but they are more like 250-300 because they changed their design and all the new cars need new "fit kits" Its annoying... These are not the easiest to take on and off though. Amazon has one that just uses straps to put a roof rack on your roof so its easy to take on and off. It dosent look that great, but it sells for 40-60 shipped and there are some decent reviews for it. If you want to take it on and off a lot, I would go that route. Just search amazon for roof rack. They are universal fit. I am gonna get a ladder rack for my truck instead.

12-21-2015, 08:50 PM	#2
Murray Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Vista Posts: 326	I got lucky and bought thule racks on this site for around $180 if I remember correctly. I drive a mazda 3 hatch fyi and it works great for carrying my outback.

12-21-2015, 09:40 PM	#3
Rambo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: West Covina, CA Posts: 434	The budget of 60 to 70, you will not get a decent roof rack. That's more of a tie strap and kayak foam blocks. Let me know when your willing to spend some cash I still have a full set of q-towers with the clips ready for your 2015 kia. I have your choice of 58 or 48" bars, kayak assist bar, and the faring. PM if you want them. It's more than a complete set and cam locks included. Now if you want the land shark saddle, I have them too.