Best Way to Carry 16 Foot Kayak on 2020 Toyota Tacoma with 5 Foot Bed

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I have bed bars in my 2020 Tacoma short bed of 5 ft that are level with the bed sides. I can haul things on these bars and still have full use of the bed under the bars for other things. I would like to carry two Kayaks at bed side height. And need a bed extender that can be adjusted to bed side height instead of the low bed floor height or the high roof rack height. And also stick out the back far enough to carry a 16 foot Kayak. I see that the Yakima Long Arm can be adjusted to bed side height, but it doesnt look to be long enough out the back to allow a balance point far enough back for a 16 foot Kayak. Maybe with a hitch extension it could work.

asked by: Shawn L

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When the Yakima LongArm Bed and Roof Load Extender for 2" Hitches # Y01149-1150 is fully extended (with the add-on extension piece) it's going to sit about 38-1/4" up and 57" out from your receiver so you'll have roughly 10 feet of the kayak supported. This would be the best solution for that configuration but I agree that there will be too much of the kayak unsupported for this to be practical so I recommend adding a roof rack to your 2020 Toyota Tacoma and using a load carrying extension to get the job done.

We actually have a whole kit like this from Rhino-Rack by using the following:

54" Vortex Aero Crossbar - # RRVA137B
2500 Series Legs - # RRRLKVAH
Fit Kit - # DK174H
T-Load - # RTL002

Attached is a review video of the T-Load being used with a ladder rack just to give you an idea of what the setup will look like.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

The WingBar Evo term is simply the new name for Thule's AeroBlade bars. Both the old and new bars include a top T-Slot channel that allows a second way to attach compatible accessory carriers but their Glide and Set kayak carrier 883 is NOT…

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Adapter Kit #THXK4B is only for the 2016 to present Toyota Tacoma and will not fit the Tundra. Thule does not have an adapter kit for the Tundras. But you can use Rola ladder rack #59799 directly because it comes with hardware to mount to the factory…

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The crossbars on the Thule Xsporter ladder rack #TH500XT-XK4 just bolt onto the uprights so taking one off can be done with simple hand tools or powered drive tools. You could also lift the crossbar and 2 uprights off but that would require 2 people…

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The good news is that the roof rack manufacturers all decided to use the same channel dimensions so the roof rack accessories for roof channels basically all are interchangeable between (most) brands. Thule and Rhino Rack do work together just fine.…

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The Thule Xsporter, part #TH500XTB, can have its crossbars removed from the bases, leaving them installed and the bases clamped to the bedrails. I wouldn't recommend doing so, as you can also just remove the base's clamps and uninstall the…

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Hey Jeremy, the Roadactive Suspension kit part #RAS4514-SAT is a fit for your 2023 Toyota Tacoma TRD and would work great for you. This will help reduce suspension sag like you are wanting and will do a great job improving handling and stability with…

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Hey Lon, yes the Air Lift LoadLifter part #AL49DQ would be a great option for your 2023 Toyota Tacoma TRD. IT will give you the support you are wanting but since you can easily adjust air pressure you'd also be able to easily tailor the…

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To install a Redarc Tow Pro Liberty in your 2023 Toyota Tacoma Sport you will need the following parts: Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller item #RED24FR Plug-and-Play Wiring Harness for Redarc Tow-Pro Trailer Brake Controllers item #RED99FR…

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Hey David! There's no difference other than the sale on the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller w/ Custom Harness -item #RED72CR or item #RED68CR. Both of these include the Tow-Pro Liberty and the plug and play adapter you'll need for…

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Answer 10

Hey Craig, Since you have the plastic liner I recommend the Westin Custom Fit Truck Bed Mat #50-6315 (5' bed) or #50-6215 (6' bed). These rubber mats will fit right over top of the plastic liner and will provide some traction for items in…

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Answer 11

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 12

Hey Dave, great question but there is no difference. I have no idea why we have two part numbers for the same Tow Pro Liberty with Custom Harness for your 2023 Toyota Tacoma with the part #RED68CR and the #RED72CR. Either works for you but we also…

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