Kayak Carrier Recommendation for Fitting TracRac Ladder Rack Crossbars

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I have a trac rack ladder rack and I need to mount 3 or 4 kayaks to it. What is the best way?

asked by: Nick O

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Expert Reply:

The best way to carry kayaks on a TracRac ladder rack is using the Rhino Rack Nautic 580 Side Loading Kayak Carrier # RR580 which fits in the top channel of a TracRac SR ladder rack like what you have.

The foam block solution part # MPG159 also fits the bars too but the Nautic will give a more secure solution. This also comes with the needed straps to secure the kayak as well. I also attached a review video link for more info as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

In order for the Yakima SweetRoll Kayak Carrier w/ Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Rear Loading Item #Y04074 to fit, the crossbars you are securing them to must be no wider than 3-1/2" and no taller than 1-11/16". The Thule TracRac #TH27000XT…

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Answer 2

The load bars of the TracRac ladder racks are much thicker than standard roof rack crossbars which allows them to have the higher weight capacity but also is what prevents roof rack accessories that need to wrap around the bar from fitting. But the…

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Answer 3

Because of the way that the cradle assemblies are attached on the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Roof Rack #TH898, the base/pad is not available in the same way as the one for the Hull-A-Port. To get that part for the Hullavator, you would need to whole…

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Answer 4

We do have carriers that will easily handle your 2 SUPs but the Rhino-Rack Nautic 580 Side Loading Kayak Carrier #RR580 is not ideal for transporting two SUPs since it is primarily intended for use with one kayak. If you want a load-assisted carrier…

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Answer 5

The best solution to help quiet down the air gap between the crossbar and Thule Hullavator #TH898 would be to add a fairing to deflect the wind. I recommend going with the AirScreen XT for Thule Crossbars - 32" #TH62WV. This is a universal wind…

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Answer 6

There is a solution which is going to help save your kayaks from any further damage. To mount them on your TracRac TA27000-01 I recommend using the Malone Foam Kayak Block #MPG159. These are going to fit directly over the four-inch bars on your…

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Answer 7

Hey Jordan thanks for the information! The 2" and 2-1/2" shanks for the Weigh Safe weight distribution systems are interchangeable amongst Weigh Safe systems. What I recommend doing is getting the Weigh Safe True Tow Weight Distribution…

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Answer 8

We do have an option for a foam block as well as pads that will fit a TracRac ladder rack, though the block you mentioned won't fit around the wider TracRac bars. Instead, you can use the following, which are designed for truck ladder racks: -…

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Answer 9

Hi Shawn! I am surprised they do not include a more heavy duty hitch on the 2025 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4-door. I would have thought it would at least be a little closer to the vehicle's capacities, but car companies have done strange things for…

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Answer 10

For your TruXedo Elevate system in your truck bed, I recommend using the Rhino-Rack Nautic Stack Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs #RRS520 which can transport up to 4 kayaks and has a maximum weight capacity of 165-lbs. Seeing as though you have 2 pretty…

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Answer 11

We have exactly what you are looking to replace the mounting hardware for your Yakima BigStack. The Replacement Mounting Hardware #8860051 includes 1 bale, 2 bale pads, 1 T-bolt, and 1 knob so you will need 1 of these for each of the BigStack posts.

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