Can I Use the Rhino-Rack Side Loader To Load 2 Kayaks on a Ford Expedition

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How would this load assist work for loading two kayaks with the Rhino S510 racks on either side of the roof rack? Can the load assist be moved to either side to load the kayaks?

asked by: Bob S

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Yes. The Rhino-Rack Universal Load Assist - Crossbar Mount - Side Loading # RR-RUSL can be mounted on either side of your vehicle and can be used to help you load your kayaks into the Rhino-Rack J-Style Carriers # S510. I've attached a photo that shows how another customer has attached this side loader to the driver's side of their vehicle to help them load up a 2nd kayak on their roof.

expert reply by: Erik B

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Answer 1

Actually, the Malone #MPG107MD SeaWing would work pretty well if your rear crossbar sits where you can get the nose of the kayak guided onto the rear saddle fairly easily so the kayak can be pushed into place. Load straps and bow/stern tie downs are…

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Answer 2

There are a couple things that you can try for fitting the Rhino-Rack Universal Load Assist #RR-RUSL on your crossbars with the J-style carriers installed. The first would be to try some of the different clamp sizes, the load assist should have come…

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Answer 3

As a 5' 2" girl that has to load kayaks to test carriers here at etrailer, I understand the struggle. Here are my recommendations based off my experience. Your crossbars are set to fixed mounting points like the Rhino-Rack bars #RRRVP31 that…

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Answer 4

Hey David, thanks for reaching out. Yes, we do have a bracket that can be used to mount recovery boards on a roof rack with T-slots. Take a look at the following: - Stow It Recovery Track Holder for Rhino-Rack Pioneer Platform, Reconn-Deck, and…

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Answer 5

With the height of your truck camper at 7-1/2' tall I recommend using a Inno Kayak Lifter Load Assist #INA453. This will clamp onto your crossbars up to 3-1/2" wide and 1-1/8" tall and fits a crossbar spread of 27-39". Since it is…

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Answer 6

Hello! Thanks for the question and a kayak load assist is definitely a good idea, with a side loader being the best option. A roller from the rear is helpful, but you still have to do the heavy lifting, so the side assist is going to give you the…

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Answer 7

Yes, they can Eric. The Side Loader Mounting Brackets item #Y08002 are designed to recreate rain gutters like you see on cargo vans. They do not require a specific angle to be functional. What you will want to look at is where you can mount them, and…

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Answer 8

As long as the camper shell/cap isn't taller than the cab of the truck the Darby Extend-A-Truck Kayak Carrier w/ Hitch Mounted Load Extender and Single-Bar Roof Rack #DTA944-968-924 will easily fit and work great. You would not need any…

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Answer 9

Hi Philip! The shocks on the Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer #Y08107 actually use a pin instead of a bolt. That is the Replacement Shock Pin for Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer #8880182. This has a 14mm diameter and has 4-1/2" of useable length. If…

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Answer 10

The Swagman Exo Aero Rooftop Kayak Carrier System #S65145 will fit the round crossbars on both sizes of Yakima Rack and Roll trailer, parts #Y08107 and #Y08106. These trailers have a 250-lb weight carrying capacity unless you have the 78-inch version…

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