04-22-2014, 04:11 PM
I recently traded in my old DurableDango for a used Toyota Highlander. It took me some research and time to find the right roof racks and front tow eyes to get my Hobie Pro Angler 14 on top. Got that all done this week. Here it is, ready for its first trip down the highway:
Front view
![[Image: IMG_0821_zpsaa23c18e.jpg]](http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c170/RockyRaab/Kayak/IMG_0821_zpsaa23c18e.jpg)
Side
![[Image: IMG_0822_zpsde4472c8.jpg]](http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c170/RockyRaab/Kayak/IMG_0822_zpsde4472c8.jpg)
And the Hully Rollers that make loading it so easy
![[Image: IMG_0824_zps0d8e0f75.jpg]](http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c170/RockyRaab/Kayak/IMG_0824_zps0d8e0f75.jpg)
The racks add some wind noise even without the kayak, but it doesn't seem any louder with the boat - which surprised me. I was pleasantly amazed to note that my highway mileage is 23 mpg slick and 22 with the boat on top. Must be an aerodynamic package, for sure.
I can still open the sunroof, btw. All told, my concerns about carrying my Prangler on a Highlander are erased. In fact, it may be an even better carrier vehicle than the Durango was.
Good times ahead!
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Front view
Side
And the Hully Rollers that make loading it so easy
The racks add some wind noise even without the kayak, but it doesn't seem any louder with the boat - which surprised me. I was pleasantly amazed to note that my highway mileage is 23 mpg slick and 22 with the boat on top. Must be an aerodynamic package, for sure.
I can still open the sunroof, btw. All told, my concerns about carrying my Prangler on a Highlander are erased. In fact, it may be an even better carrier vehicle than the Durango was.
Good times ahead!
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