Recommended Roof Rack And Hitch Mounted Goalpost For 2013 Toyota Tacoma To Carry Ladders  

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We should be able to come up with a solution that will work for your 2013 Toyota Tacoma. The roof rack you choose will depend on the style roof you have.

If you have a naked roof with no existing rails or crossbars, I recommend the Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Roof Rack. This features 54 inch aero crossbars and custom clamps and pads. To order this system you need parts # RRVA137B-2, # RRRLKVA, and # DK174. The weight capacity for this rack is 165 lbs.

If you have siderails that run front to back on the roof of your Tacoma I recommend The Thule SquareBar Roof Rack. This has 53 inch square crossbars and the foot pack that attaches to the side rails. For this system you would need part # TH712400, and part # TH710401.

I then recommend the Rhino-Rack T-Load Hitch Mounted Load Bar, part # RTL002. This works with 2 inch trailer hitches only and telescopes vertically from 42 to 64 inches. This rack includes 2 load stops on the 49 inch load bar that will help secure your ladders in place. I have attached a link to a product review video for the Goalpost you can check out.

If you do not have a trailer hitch on your Tacoma I recommend the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch, part # 75236. This is a Class lll hitch and has a 2 inch receiver opening. I have attached a link to an installation of this trailer hitch on a 2013 Tacoma you may want to take a look at.

You will want to check your owner's manual or with your dealership to make sure you do not exceed the roof weight capacity of your Tacoma.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L

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