Recommended Roof Rack Setup to Transport 2 Canoes on a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab

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I need a rack to carry two canoes on my 2010 Chevrolet silverado 1500, crew cab. The truck has a hard fiberglass lid over the bed. So I am thinking I need a rear rack to extend from receiver hitch with a minimum 66 inch bar and a front rack that mounts on the cab with a 66 inch bar. I am also open to your suggestions. Thanks!

asked by: Phil B

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I can help outfit your 2010 Chevy Silverado 1500 Crew Cab to transport your 2 canoes.

First let's start with the roof rack designed to custom fit your Crew Cab roof. The fit kit is part number # DK227, this will attach to the # RRRLKVA legs to provide the base for your cross bar. The recommended cross bar is 54 inches long but since you need a minimum of 66 inches the closest size to that is the 71 inch cross bars # RRVA180S, you will need three total cross bars, two for your roof and one for the hitch extender # RTL002, I recommend getting the # RRVA180S-3 since the three bars are already kitted together for you, if you prefer black you will want # RRVA180B-3.

The Rhino-Rack T-Load Support Bar # RTL002 will mount into your 2 inch hitch receiver and provide you with an extension, an extra cross bar and load assist feature for your canoes. You will want to trade out the included 49 inch cross bar for that third 71 inch bar to match the one's on your Crew Cab.

To mount your canoes once on the roof I recommend the Rhino Rack Nautic Roof Carrier with Tie-Downs # RR571 or if you prefer ones with locks the # RR581. Since you have 2 canoes, you will want 2 sets. I double checked to make sure that your cross bar spread would work with these roof carriers, and they will have a spread of 31-1/2 which accommodates the minimum spread of 23-9/16 inches needed for the canoe rack.

I have linked all the above mentioned products to this page as well as an installation video of the legs and custom fit feet being mounted on a 2010 Silverado for you to check out. This video will show a different style crossbar but they will install to the foot very similarly. I have also linked installation videos of the canoe carriers I recommended for your convenience.

expert reply by: Jackie C

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Answer 1

Yes, the Rhino-Rack ROC25 Roof Rack #RR29XR is the correct rack for your 2021 Ford F-150 Super Crew cab. It also contains all the components necessary to mount on your naked roof. It is going to be much easier for you to load your 2 kayaks using 2…

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Answer 2

Unless you wrote down the key number in a manual for your Rhino-Rack loading system we have no way to know what key you have. If you can get a locksmith to remove the Lock #RRRBCA025 you could then order a new lock with new keys.

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Answer 3

That's a smart idea to make sure the rack fits, so I went ahead and double-checked with the manufacturer for you, and can confirm the Rhino-Rack roof rack does fit your 2002 Chevy Silverado 1500 Extended Cab, and consists of parts #RRVA137B-2,…

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Answer 4

The hitch mounted extension on the Rhino-Rack T-Load Hitch Mounted Load Assist and Support Bar, #RTL002, is going to have a maximum capacity of 165 lbs. As for the rooftop crossbar, you will be limited to the vehicle's roof capacity which should…

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Answer 5

The aero roof rack crossbar included in the Rhino-Rack T-Load Hitch Mounted Load Assist #RTL002 can be fitted with a J-style kayak carrier that is compatible with this bar style. The Rhino-Rack J-Style Kayak Carrier #S510 is one that I recommend with…

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Answer 6

I have just what you need to carry two kayaks on a 2016 Ford Explorer. In order to maintain the roof weight capacity you will indeed need to carry most of the weight on the hitch with the Rhino-Rack T-Load Hitch Mounted Load Assist part #RTL002. Then…

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Answer 7

Since the T load bar on the Rhino-Rack T-Load Hitch Mounted Load Assist #RTL002 is 49-inches and the included roof rack bar adjusts from 42 to 64-inches you should have no problem at all placing a kayak and a SUP on this carrier. Most kayaks have a…

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Answer 8

Realistically the best product we can offer would be to go with a different kayak carrier that has more of a load assist like the Inno #INA453 or to use a tire step like part #HE4040 so that you can get up higher to load and unload easier. Or you can…

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Answer 9

Good news, I can help you outfit your 2016 Toyota Tacoma for a SUP. First the roof rack for the cab of the truck you will need is Rhino Rack #DK174H, which is a half custom fit kit designed for your Tacoma. The recommended length bar for your truck…

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Answer 10

Technically, this setup might work. However, there are some caveats. Firstly, the Malone FoldAway-J Kayak Carrier with Tie Downs - J-Style #MAL98FR is not confirmed to be large enough to clamp around the crossbars of the Rhino-Rack T-Load Hitch…

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Answer 11

I called Rhino-Rack about the Rhino Rack Replacement Sling Kit for T-Load Load Assist part #RR-RTLK and they informed me that it would work on all aero, square, or factory crossbars. Therefore, you can use them on your Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero…

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Answer 12

We have a setup for you that will allow you to carry your two kayaks. You will need the Rhino-Rack T-Load Hitch Mounted Load Assist and Support Bar for 2" Hitches - 49" Long #RTL002. This is able to install in a 2 inch front hitch like the…

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