Dual Kayak Carrier For 2017 Ram 1500 With Tonneau Cover

Updated 08/24/2020 | Published 08/22/2020

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Custom DK Fit Kit for 4 Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Roof Rack Legs - Naked Roof

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$129.99

Erickson Big Bed Junior Load Extender for Truck Bed or Roof - 2" Hitches - 350 lbs

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$136.91

Malone Rack Pads for Crossbars - Surfboard or Kayak - 25" Long - Qty 2

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$25.05

Rhino-Rack Heavy-Duty Roof Rack Crossbars - Silver - 59" Long - Qty 2

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$155.81

Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Legs for Heavy-Duty Crossbars - Naked Roofs or Fixed Mounting Points - Qty 4

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Question:

I have a 2017 Ram Quad cab 4x4. I have an extant Tri-Fold hard tonneau cover. I am a personal trainer and because of Covid I transport about six hundred pounds of gear in the back of the truck. We have two twelve foot kayaks that I would like to transport without unloading my truck first. The kayaks need to be able to lock as we leave them unattended at times. My thoughts were a roof rack and bed extender setup. I looked at several of your options: Erickson was least expensive but we do travel a lot and not sure if the Yakima or Rhino system would be best. There are a couple lakes we go to with no paved roads but we are not off-roading. Thank you

asked by: Jeff F

Helpful Expert Reply:

I would recommend getting the Rhino-Rack Heavy-Duty Roof Rack Crossbars # RB1500, the Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Legs for Heavy-Duty Crossbars # RRRLKHD and the Custom DK Fit Kit for 4 Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Roof Rack Legs # DK043. I've included a video to help you install if you wanted to go that route.

Then the most cost effective carrier would be four of the Malone Rack Pads # MPG314, two per crossbar. The foam pads will be less rough on your kayaks whenever you're going down gravel roads. You will need a hitch extender like the Erickson Load Extender # EM07605 you mentioned earlier. This will allow you to carry two kayaks instead of just one like other extenders.

expert reply by: Adam E