Truck Rack to Haul 2 Kayaks on2018 RAM 2500

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Would like duel racks on top of 2018, 2500 Ram with a rack in the back, for 2 kayaks. I am towing a 30 foot travel trailer .. if posable have a side mounts to load kayaks from the right or left of pick-up .. do not want 2 kayaks to over hang toward in the front of pick-up... need rear mounting rack, that does not attach to the 2 inch trailer hitch.

asked by: Bob M

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To haul two kayaks on a pickup truck rack system that does not over hang past the cab, and does not use the hitch receiver you will need a full rack on the bed of the truck.

Consider the Erickson # EM07706 truck bed rack that supports 800 pounds!

expert reply by: Les D

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