Updated on 11/21/2024
The Malone Downloader Folding Universal Car Rack Kayak Carrier is the perfect solution for carrying kayaks on your roof top. With its J-style design and built-in boarding ramp, loading and unloading your kayak becomes a breeze.
One of the great features of this kayak carrier is its fold down technology. When not in use, the carrier can be easily folded down, creating more overhead clearance.
The Malone Downloader also comes with oversized padding to protect your boat during transport. This ensures that your kayak stays safe and secure while on the road.
Installing the Malone Downloader is a breeze thanks to the universal JAWZ mounting hardware. This hardware is compatible with round, square, and factory oval cross rails, making it versatile for various types of vehicles.
The Malone Downloader has a load capacity of 75 lbs and dimensions of 17' in length, 6' in width, and 19.5' in height. This makes it suitable for most kayaks and ensures that your kayak is securely strapped down.
Now, let's dive into some frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the Malone Downloader:
Q: Will the arm go straight up and hold two kayaks like the Yakima JayLow, or is this, one set for one kayak?
A: The set point is angled back slightly, so I don't think you could mount a second one...except to use the slots to place a second kayak FLAT on the roof beside it. These are AWESOME racks. Third kind of tried. Like them much better than the Yaks or Jracks.
Q: Will these work on 2014 Dodge Durango stowaway rack crossbars? They seem closer to the roof than after-market crossbars.
A: We have a 2011 RAV4, we have a clearance of 1.375". I would say just from looking at it, you could probably get down to around 1" of clearance without a problem.
Q: Does anyone have these installed on Honda factory bars? I have the worst time finding ANYTHING that fits that stupid rack on my Element, and I am dying to go canoodling. The 'lash-it-to-the-roof-and-hope-she-don't-fly' isn't too comforting riding down 95, or across the C. Bay Bridge in a crosswind. Hahahahaha Thanks all!
A: I cannot speak to installation on Honda factory bars. But, these fit on my Rhino Rack Aero 2500 bars. These bars are relatively large, etc. Maybe you can look up my bars, and determine if your Honda bars are better or worse.
Q: Can I use two sets to carry two kayaks with a 58 inch Malone Universal Roof Rack?
A: You are referring to Malone's Cross Rail System? Most definitely you can. We carry two Dirigo kayaks, a fairly wide kayak, so any kayak that is within that width or less, will easily fit. Also, our factory cross rail system is only 44" wide, when the Malone Downloader is locked into its upright position we still have several inches between the two upright hoops and the kayaks do not touch in any way.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the arm go straight up and hold two kayaks like the Yakima JayLow, or is this, one set for one kayak?
The set point is angled back slightly, so I don't think you could mount a second one...except to use the slots to place a second kayak FLAT on the roof beside it. These are AWESOME racks. Third kind of tried. Like them much better than the Yaks or Jracks.
Will these work on 2014 Dodge Durango stowaway rack crossbars? They seem closer to the roof than after market crossbars.
We have a 2011 RAV4, we have a clearance of 1.375". I would say just from looking at it, you could probably get down to around 1" of clearance without a problem.
Does anyone have these installed on Honda factory bars? I have the worst time finding ANYTHING that fits that stupid rack on my Element, and I am dying to go canoodling. The 'lash-it-to-the-roof-and-hope-she-don't-fly' isn't too comforting riding down 95, or across the C. Bay Bridge in a cross wind. Hahahahaha Thanks all!
I can not speak to installation on Honda factory bars. But, these fit on my Rhino Rack Aero 2500 bars. These bars are relatively large, etc. Maybe you can look up my bars, and determine if your Honda bars are better or worse.
Can I use two sets to carry two kayaks with a 58 inch Malone Universal Roof Rack?
You are referring to Malone's Cross Rail System? Most definitely you can. We carry two Dirigo kayaks, a fairly wide kayak, so any kayak that is within that width or less, will easily fit. Also, our factory cross rail system is only 44" wide, when the Malone Downloader is locked into it's upright position we still have several inches between the two upright hoops and the kayaks do not touch in any way.
