Dual Kayak Carrier For 2017 Ram 1500 With Tonneau Cover
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.
Products Referenced in This Question
Erickson Big Bed Junior Load Extender for Truck Bed or Roof - 2" Hitches - 350 lbs
- Truck Bed Extender
- Adjustable Height
- 51 Inch Wide
- Hitch Load Extender
- Steel
- Black
- Erickson
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Malone Rack Pads for Crossbars - Surfboard or Kayak - 25" Long - Qty 2
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Paddle Board
- Roof Mount Carrier
- Crossbar Pads
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Rear Loading
- Hook-and-Loop Mount
- No Load Assist
- Malone
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Rhino-Rack Heavy-Duty Roof Rack Crossbars - Silver - 59" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Square Bars
- 59 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Silver
- Rhino Rack
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Rhino-Rack Nautic 580 Side Loading Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Channel Mount
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- Saddle-Style
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- Rhino Rack
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Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Legs for Heavy-Duty Crossbars - Naked Roofs or Fixed Mounting Points - Qty 4
- Roof Rack
- Feet
- 4 Pack
- Rhino Rack
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Custom DK Fit Kit for 4 Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Roof Rack Legs - Naked Roof
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 4 Pack
- Rhino Rack
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