How To Carry Kayaks On a 2018 Ram 2500 with RamBox

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I am looking for a rack to fit my ram 2500 with the Ram Box. I am open to all options. The rack is to carry a kayak. I want to use the receiver hitch to pull a trailer, so any options that dont use the receiver will work.

asked by: Clinton R

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In order to haul kayaks on a 2018 Ram 2500 with RamBox you'll need to place them on the roof with a roof rack and roof mounted kayak carrier. The reason for this is that no one makes a ladder rack that will work with the RamBox.

For a roof rack, the Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbar part # RRVA150B-2, part # RRRLKVA, and part # DK043 is an excellent option. Then for a kayak carrier, you'll need to go with a j-style and for this I recommend the Rhino-Rack 2 Kayak Carrier w/ Tie-Downs part # S512-S512X.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

Hey Cliff Man! While the q towers have been discontinued by Yakima few years back, you can still get replacement vinyl pads - Replacement Vinyl Pads for Yakima Q Clips (QTY 2) #Y8810072. These go between the towers and the roof to prevent scratching…

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A roof rack for your 2016 Ram 1500 Crew Cab would be your best option for carrying a kayak. The Rhino Rack Aero Kit part #RRVA150B-2, #RRRLKVA, and #DK043 would be a fantastic option that's confirmed as a fit for your truck for carrying a kayak…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Hey Andrew! Yes, Furrion does have a Chill Cube model with a heat pump. This was actually just released for aftermarket sale. You will need a complete system to make the switch, new R32 units aren't backwards compatible with old R410A systems.…

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The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Yes, it will work. You'll just need to cut the Lance 6-pin connector out and rewire it into the etrailer Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit w/ Junction Box and RV Style Connector item #e99011. Here are the individual functions of that Lance 6-pin:…

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You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Since the pin weight of your camper is 2.1k, I recommend going with the LoadLifter 5000 opposed to the 7500. While technically there is not reason you couldn't use the 7500 kit, it really is not necessary for a camper like yours. Generally the…

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Nice setup Jeff, happy to help! Since you've already ordered the B&W Turnoverball for your 2019 Ram 2500, my recommendation is the B&W Companion Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch #BWRVK3400-5W that's designed for the Turnoverball system.…

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