[bugle20]

Looking at adding a roof rack for a cargo container and transporting kayaks. Had a Yakima system on last explorer and was not pleased - complicated and unreliable. Can anyone recommend a rack system? Thanks in advance

 

[elyk864]

Do you already have the cross bars?

 

[dejen3303]

I bought the Ford cross bars and I'm not very happy with them. They are plain metal and the cargo topper I borrowed slipped around on them. Be sure that the system you buy will hold solid.

 

[bugle20]

No. I don’t have cross bars

 

[TimBruegge]

The Thule AeroBlade is a great crossbar - fits well if you get the right ones. And they look sharp.

You'd need a different width in the front than you do in the back.
It took me a while or figure it out but ended up buying two different sizes from Thule that worked perfectly.
Currently selling a complete set Incl conversion kit/brackets, locks/keys etc on eBay - just search for item # 203947299873

(Thule AeroBlade Edge - fits 2016-2021 Ford Explorer | eBay)

You'll be able to see it all listed there.