How to Transport a 90 lb Canoe on the Roof of a 2017 Dodge Durango
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Thanks for your answer. After considering all of my options, (carrying the canoe gunwales up is not one of them as apparently that creates too much strain on the hull), I think I'll have to go with an aftermarket rack system, such as the one you suggest. My next question is, will it (or any other) fit on my 2017 Dodge Durango adjacent to the factory side rails without having to remove the factory side rails?
asked by: Dan F
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I do have a solution for you but unfortunately there are no adapter kits available to carry your 38" wide canoe. You need to use a different roof rack system or use a canoe carrier.
For a roof rack system I recommend the Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Roof Rack which includes 54" crossbars # RRVA137B-2, the 2500 Series Legs # RRRLKVA, and the DK Fit Kit # DK299. This gives you longer crossbars that have a max weight capacity of 165 lbs.
To carry your canoe just on the crossbars will also require a kit like the Thule # TH855XT.
If you would rather not swap out your current roof rack system then I recommend using the Swagman Exo Aero Rooftop Carrier # S65145. This has a 100 lb weight capacity and will do a great job of carrying your canoe but it will need to be with the gunwales facing up.
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Dan F.
7/19/2018
Thanks for your answer. After considering all of my options, (carrying the canoe gunwales up is not one of them as apparently that creates too much strain on the hull), I think I'll have to go with an aftermarket rack system, such as the one you suggest. My next question is, will it (or any other) fit on my 2017 Dodge Durango adjacent to the factory side rails without having to remove the factory side rails?