TOOENJOY Elevate Lift Assist Roof Rack, SUV Bike Kayak Carrier Elevating Assist Camping Multiple Loading
$499.99
Price: $499.99 -
(as of Feb 13, 2025 15:54:24 UTC – Details)
Revolutionizing Outdoor Adventure Transportation
Introducing the Lift Assist Roof Rack, the perfect solution for outdoor enthusiasts who seek a secure and convenient method for transporting kayaks, bikes, and other gear. Designed with advanced technology and user-friendliness in mind, this kayak roof rack with lift assist ensures effortless loading and unloading. Experience the ultimate ease and comfort with the lift assist kayak roof rack, whether you’re an adventurer, professional, or casual user.
Features of the Lift Assist Roof Rack
1. Innovative Lifting Mechanism for Easy Loading and Unloading
The lift assist kayak roof rack offers an innovative lifting system that makes loading and unloading kayaks, bikes, or other gear a breeze. The smooth mechanism minimizes physical strain, allowing you to load your cargo without backaches or frustration. Elevate your loading game with the elevate roof rack, which offers an intuitive, hands-free operation.
2. Versatility for Multiple Gear Types
This kayak lift assist roof rack is highly versatile, capable of transporting not only kayaks but also bikes, skis, snowboards, cargo boxes, ladders, and construction material. With adjustable mounting points and multiple accessories, it caters to a wide range of outdoor adventures. Its adaptability ensures that whether you’re carrying a kayak, bike, or other equipment, you’ll have a secure and convenient solution.
3. Premium Construction for Long-Term Durability
Crafted with high-quality materials, this lift assist roof rack is built to withstand the harshest weather conditions and rough roads. Its robust construction ensures that it will last for years, no matter how often you use it. The elevate roof rack is weather-resistant, providing a reliable solution for transporting your gear safely.
4. Streamlined and Aerodynamic Design
The sleek, aerodynamic design of the lift assist kayak roof rack minimizes wind resistance, enhancing your vehicle’s fuel efficiency and ensuring a smooth driving experience. Its aesthetic appeal ensures that it complements your vehicle while offering outstanding functionality.
5. Safety Features for Secure Transport
The lift assist roof rack is equipped with advanced locking mechanisms and a sturdy construction that ensures the safety of your cargo throughout the journey. Whether you’re driving through city traffic or rough terrains, this rack ensures your gear remains secure and stable.
Benefits of Using the Lift Assist Roof Rack
1. Effortless Loading and Unloading
The lift assist kayak roof rack removes the physical strain of loading and unloading heavy gear. The easy-to-use lifting mechanism ensures that even one person can load and unload kayaks, bikes, and other equipment without difficulty.
2. Increased Vehicle Storage Space
This elevate roof rack expands your vehicle’s storage capacity, giving you the flexibility to transport your kayaks, bikes, or other large items securely on top of your car, freeing up space inside for other gear.
3. Improved Fuel Efficiency
Thanks to its aerodynamic design, the lift assist kayak roof rack reduces wind drag, allowing for smoother travel and improved fuel efficiency. Save on gas while transporting your gear safely and securely.
4. Customizable for Every Adventure
With adjustable mounting points and various compatible accessories, the lift assist roof rack is a perfect match for different needs. Whether you’re heading for a weekend kayaking trip or a professional mountain biking adventure, this roof rack adapts to your unique requirements.
5. Built for Safety and Peace of Mind
The safety features of the kayak roof rack with lift assist ensure your cargo stays secure throughout your journey. With rugged locking mechanisms and sturdy build quality, you can travel with confidence, knowing your gear is safely secured.
Uses of the Lift Assist Roof Rack
1. For Kayak Enthusiasts
If you’re a kayaker, this lift assist kayak roof rack is your ideal companion. It provides a secure, easy way to transport your kayak, eliminating the strain of lifting heavy equipment. With its adjustable design, it fits various kayak sizes, ensuring a snug and stable fit.
2. For Cyclists and Outdoor Lovers
The kayak lift assist roof rack is not limited to just kayaks. It’s also perfect for cyclists. Whether you’re taking your mountain bike or road bike on an adventure, this rack ensures a safe and stable transport solution.
3. For Professionals and Construction Workers
This versatile elevate roof rack can carry construction materials, ladders, and other heavy-duty items. Its robust design makes it suitable for transporting work equipment without compromising on security or ease of use.
4. For Family Road Trips and Getaways
Planning a family road trip or a weekend getaway? The lift assist roof rack provides ample space to carry everything you need. Whether you’re bringing bikes, kayaks, or luggage, this rack ensures that your adventure begins with ease.
How to Install the Lift Assist Roof Rack
Step-by-Step Installation Guide
- Confirm Crossbar Compatibility: Ensure your vehicle has the necessary crossbars for the installation of the lift assist roof rack. It requires extended crossbars. Measure the distance between bars to ensure a proper fit for fixed-point crossbars.
- Assemble the Rack: Follow the included instructions to assemble the rack. The system is designed for quick assembly, with user-friendly instructions.
- Mount the Rack on Your Vehicle: Attach the rack to the crossbars, adjusting the mounting points for the perfect fit.
- Test the Rack: Once installed, test the rack by loading it with your gear. Ensure everything is secure before driving.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is a Lift Assist Roof Rack?
A lift assist roof rack is a versatile and innovative roof rack that helps easily load and unload kayaks, bikes, skis, and other gear using a lifting mechanism.
2. How does the Lift Assist mechanism work?
The mechanism allows for smooth and effortless raising and lowering of your cargo. It’s designed to reduce physical strain during loading and unloading.
3. Is the Lift Assist Roof Rack compatible with all vehicles?
Before purchase, confirm your vehicle’s crossbar compatibility. Extended crossbars are required for installation, and fixed-point crossbars should be measured for distance.
4. Can I use the Lift Roof Rack for bikes?
Yes, the lift assist kayak roof is versatile enough to carry bikes, kayaks, and even construction materials. Its adjustable design makes it suitable for various gear types.
5. How much weight can the Assist Roof Rack carry?
The rack is built to support heavy loads, but weight capacity can vary depending on your vehicle and the specific model of the roof rack.
6. Is installation of the Lift Assist Roof difficult?
No, installation is easy and quick with provided instructions. However, ensure crossbar compatibility before purchase.
7. Does the Assist Roof Rack improve fuel efficiency?
Yes, the aerodynamic design minimizes wind drag, improving fuel efficiency while driving with the rack.
8. What accessories are available for the Lift Assist Roof ?
Various accessories are available to enhance the functionality of the rack, including additional mounting points and specialized carriers for different gear types.
9. Is the Lift Assist Roof Rack durable?
Yes, it’s made with high-quality, weather-resistant materials designed to last for years under various outdoor conditions.
10. Can the Lift Assist Roof Rack be used for other equipment?
In addition to kayaks and bikes, the elevate roof rack is perfect for transporting snowboards, skis, ladders, and even work equipment.
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Carlos –
Excellent, multi-function rack.
I bought this rack becuase I am no longer happy with the vertical rack I bought for use on the back of my 5th wheel RV. And since I had a trip planned where only one kayak would be needed I pulled the trigger on ordering this one. The package arrived quick and when I opened it I found it all nicely and securely packaged. Instructions were good and I probably spent a total of 20 minutes putting this together (taking my time and doing some other things in between). Once assembled i took it out to my truck to install the base and then to insert the rack into the base. My truck is tall, so I still had to use a step stool to get everything put on. The rack fit perfectly and I opted to the external u-bolts over the T-slot since this was not something I planned to leave on the truck fulltime. Once on i confirmed what the instructions said – you really need to put some force on it to extend it when empty. You need to pull out and down at the same time, which requres me to step up on something for the “out” part of the motion. If I just stand below it and try to pull down it will not work. This is not a problem for me. I know I have a tall vehicle so it’s the price I pay. The last thing I did while installing was to put two large rubber strips on. They have a strip of REALLY THIN doublesided tape. Once installed the rack sat for a while. Later that day I had to go somewhere and when I got hom I saw that the two rubber strips had been ripped off by the wind. I think some thicker 3M VHB might have held better than what’s on them. Aside from this the rack was fine. Loading and unloading a kayak made this thing 100% worth it. No more standing on something and trying to get it on top of my truck and then trying to secure it. This let me put it on and secure it while at a good, easy level. Releasing the latches and letting it swing up to the roof were the easiest part of loading it up. It was nice to be able to have this secured on the roof while still being able to tow my RV and it was also nice to not have the kayak on the back of the RV blocking my rear-view camera. Over the initial 2.5 hour trip (each way) the rack and kayak held securely and other than the expected added wind noise (even with no kayak) it was all good.I did reach out to the seller asking about a part number for the two strips that were ripped off. The initial response was great, but after my 2nd message I haven’t heard from them in a few days. It’s nothing major and does not impact the overall functionality. I’ve temporarly put some other rubber strips on there while I wait to receive a response.One thing that led me to get this rack over a competitor (that costs twice as much) is that this rack isn’t just for kayaks. With the t-slots on the two main rails I’ll be able to use my bike racks if I ever want to take my bikes somewhere and can’t use the bed of my truck. I believe they have a basket that will work on this rack too, in case I ever need something like that. The added functionality swayed my decision in this direction (in addition to the price – not saying this is cheap becuase it is not, but I didn’t want to pay almost $1000 for a single use rack).If you’re on the fence about this item go for it. If your vehicle and not too tall and you can extend/close standing on the ground your experience will be better than mine. I still give it 5 stars in spite of the rubber strips not holding. I hope to be able to replace them once I hear back from the seller.
Jacob Medlin –
Way better than the name brand options!
**SHORT REVIEW**2 of these Racks will fit on 53″ Thule Wingbar Evos. We used them to carry 2 XL Malibu ocean Kayaks on top of a 2021 Kia Sorento. Super solid build quality. Easy assembly and loading. Price is unbeatable. **It did require us to get longer bolts to fit the wingbar evos with the rubber wind gaskets installed. We used m6x10 rather than the m6x8 that are included.**Extended Review**This is our first camping trip since Covid hit and we decided we wanted to get our own Kayak racks rather than borrowing my grandparents Suburban and Rack. We were wanting something that made it easier to put up and down and almost went with the Hullivators from Thule but felt that they weren’t a very sturdy looking design. My Dad happened to find these racks and we both fell in love with them. We were originally going to mount them on my parents 2018 Yukon but discovered that it won’t work on their car because the way their crossbars mount they are at fixed points rather than adjustable placement. **THIS RACK REQUIRES ADJUSTABLE CROSSBAR PLACEMENT**Seeing as my 2021 Sorento has adjustable crossbars I volunteered. We have two Kayaks however and weren’t sure how wide of a bar I was going to need to make two of these mounts fit. We saw that they overhang the ends of the crossbars quite a bit and decided to gamble on a 53” bar. They fit perfectly up there with a few inches of play on all sides. The build quality of this thing is superb. We are machinists by trade and know when corners have been cut. This thing looks and feels amazing. The bolts all of some pre-applied lock tight to keep everything from rattling loose. Though the included hex wrench is pretty cheap quality. Now to get the base to mount onto our Thule Wingbar Evos with the T-slot we did have to grab slightly longer bolts to make this work. The rubber wind strip on the crossbars made it just slightly too tall to slide it on. All our local Home Depots were out of stock of the bolts we were wanting but thankfully we have a machine shop and raided the bolt department. M6x10 Bolts are the perfect fit. Those couple extra threads made all the difference and we were able to slide the base on with ease. The top section of the rack then slides into the base and locks in. You may need to loosen your crossbars to get the spacing right as when we first threw the rack up there one of them slid with ease while the other was catching. We loosened the crossbars and wiggled the placement around until both were sliding easily. THIS THING DOES TAKE A TON OF EFFORT TO GET DOWN WHEN THERE IS NO KAYAK MOUNTED. You’re fighting the shocks that help make the kayak go up easily, so without that extra weight it can be a bit difficult. When needing to raise it back up without anything mounted on it I found it helps to drape myself over the end of it while I push down and release the locks. It seems the release point it lower and if there isn’t any weight on it you can’t move the release locks. There aren’t any locks to prevent theft but they would need to know how to remove the top sliding portion in order to get to the lower mounting bolts. I don’t think it’ll really be an issue. Though we have removed the top sliding section for the past week leading up to our camping trip and left the bases mounted up there. My parents went up to grab the kayaks from our family cabin and gave the racks their maiden voyage back home. First time mounting them took them and hour and a half but that included getting the kayaks down from the rafters and fighting a stuck ratchet strap. We think once we load them up for our trip this weekend we can have them fully secured in 15 or so minutes now that we now what we are doing. Easy strap placement as you can walk between the kayak and the car the place the strap on the back side.On the way home they opened our sunroof to see if anything shifted. My dad took it all the way up to 75mph and said they didn’t move at all. There was a slight whistle at 45 mph but it quickly went away once you went any faster. Overall we LOVE these things. Be prepared to get stopped and tell people all about them because they definitely draw some attention. Build quality is phenomenal, assembly is a breeze, and mounting is the same as any other rack. For the convenience it bring and at half the price of the name brands it’s a no brainer purchase!
RL –
Love it!
Product was easy to assemble, place on vehicle and I felt it is well constructed. Note the cross bars and how high it is off the ground, the higher the vehicle the higher the unit will be. Ford’s bars are 2″ above vehicle/ cross bars add an additional 3″ / then the unit is 3″ above all that. From ground to load is about 3’6″. I have no problem but other mfrs are a little lower but the price is about triple!Good for the price and the freedom to go myself without any assistance to stick it on the roof. Takes me about 10 minutes to load and 5 minutes to offload! Easily came off the vehicle, left the base unit attached to the crossbars since I don’t use them for anything else! Compact and easy to store!
Louise –
Beau produit
GODEFROY GILLES –
Alors là c’est un vrai bonheur à utiliser faire .Je mets cinq étoiles quand même, malgré certaines choses qui me semble un peu légère, comme les protections je trouve ça un peu léger, choses bizarres, et vous le verrez sur la vidéo les crochets pour désactiver le blocage dans toutes les vidéos que j’ai pu voir ils sont à l’extérieur alors que sur le miens ils sont à l’intérieur. J’espère que dans le temps cela ne posera pas de problème et je ne les ai pas monté à l’envers étant donné que ils sont sertie au niveau de la barre d’action.Le système de réglage pour la taille de Kayak est super bien fait car personnellement je l’utilise pour Kayak de Rivière mais aussi de mer donc les largeurs ne sont pas les mêmescertes un peu cher, mais tellement efficace je ne regrette pas.
HV Engineer –
This has been a game changer. I’ve been approached by several paddlers all commenting on how good this unit seems to be. I’ll tell others to try and lift the kayak with one hand and they are always surprised at how easy it makes the process. Especially useful at the end of a session when I’m a little tired.The only criticisms I have is that the two rubber strips have now come off and have disappeared onto a road somewhere. The double sided tape holding them on is not strong enough and I’m going to have to find a replacement solution for the strips now that they have been lost. The other thing is that I don’t totally trust the locking mechanism. I think if I were to hit a pothole, I wonder if the unit would become unclipped and would slide open. To get around this I either lash the kayak strap around the main frame and the sliding frame or do the same thing with a bungie.Overall though, would definitely recommend.
Marco –
Top Qualität bin sehr zufrieden mit dem Produkt. Zusammen bau sehr einfach Beschreibung könnte bloß auf Deutsch sein.
sandra doucet –
I love it. It fit my needs of placing the kayak on my Honda Pilot SUV. It took a long time to assemble the parts., but I had help . I am 5.3, ft. Female., and close to 60yrs. You do need some muscle in your arms, bicep. To pull it down from the SUV. I had watch the Video from Tooenjoy web site to learn about the equipment. The gentlemen explain it very well. My Kayak is about 35lb to 40lb, 10ft long. So the equipment is above your waist line. You will have to load the kayak on angle of the Tooenjoy equipment to mount it on. If i were a man, i could lift kayak easy to Tooenjoy equipment. It was worth ever penny i spent on it. It has a bit of spring to the equipment, but not much. and I have strong arms.