What Ladder Rack do you Recommend for Kayak Transport on my 2009 Ford F-150 with a 5.5" Bed
Updated 08/03/2020 | Published 07/29/2020
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Hi, I am looking for a full ladder rack to transport a hobie island adventure to remote locations. I have a 2009 F150 4x4 with 5.5 bed. I dont see specs for the cross bar dimensions. I have saddles for the hobie to set on and a thule shuttle box I plan to transport on the rack. Do you have information on the cross bars, or knowledge of Thule accessories fitting the cross bars on this rack. Thank you
asked by: George R
Expert Reply:
I have a similar solution but the crossbars on the Buyers Products Over-The-Cab Truck Bed Ladder Rack part # 3371501150 are going to be too large at 2" for the accessories you currently have. As are most of the ladder rack systems out there.
The Thule Xsporter Pro Adjustable Height Truck Bed Ladder Rack part # TH500XT will get you up and running. It offers the option to mount t-trac accessories from all manufacturers and the crossbars are only 1 1/2" thick which most crossbar accessories are designed for. Both of those options will help a great deal in getting your item up there like your saddles and the Thule SUP Shuttle part # TH811XT.
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Buyers Products Over-The-Cab Truck Bed Ladder Rack - Black Steel - 1,000 lbs
- Ladder Racks
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- Fixed Rack
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- Not Tonneau Compatible
- Over-Cab Height
- 1000 lbs
- Over the Cab
- No-Drill Application
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