Roof Rack and Assisted Kayak Carrier for Truck Camper Shell Recommendation for Easy Loading

Updated 05/22/2020 | Published 01/30/2018

Question:

Hi, Im looking for a way to somewhat more easily load this 90 lb boat on top of my 02 Toyota Tundra. It has a Leer cap on the back which I am willing to drill holes into. I pull a travel trailer so cant always just hang it out the back. I have an old Yakima round-bar roof rack but with the cap on the back its impossible to get it up there without a crane. Would prefer a one-man operation as my wife isnt all that strong.

asked by: Jim

Expert Reply:

I think your best option would be to get a TracRac CapRac Ladder Rack for Camper Shell/Truck Cap # TH29200XT
for a roof rack system that will install on your camper shell.

Then for an assisted kayak carrier the Thule Hullavator part # TH898 would be your best option. It lowers down on the side of the vehicle to make loading and unloading the kayak very easy.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Bill B.

5/19/2020

What would be the best set up for carrying two kayaks on the roof top of a 2019 Jeep wrangler 4 door sport. The bars and kayak kit. The roof is rated at 150 lbs. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Chris R.

5/22/2020

Starting with the roof rack I recommend the Rhino-Rack Vortex System that consists of parts # RRVA150B-2, # RRVA-FK1-2, # RRRL110S5-2. Then for the carriers themselves, I like going with a separate J-style carrier on each side of the crossbars for easier loading - 2 of the etrailer # e98878 will work perfectly.