Using a Ladder Rack for Kayaks on a 2019 Ram 1500 Classic with Leer Quad Fold Tonneau Cover

Updated 03/03/2021 | Published 02/28/2021

Products Featured in This Question

Leer Hard Tonneau Cover - Quad Fold - Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic

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$1174.00

Adarac Pro Series Custom Truck Bed Ladder Rack - Aluminum - Silver - 500 lbs

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$684.90

etrailer Kayak Carrier w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Clamp On

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$129.99

Malone FoldAway-5 Kayak, Canoe, and SUP Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Clamp On

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$206.95

Rhino-Rack Nautic 581 Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Channel Mount

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$163.14

Question:

I have a 2019 Ram Classic 6'4" bed. I have a Leer quad fold Tonneau cover. I would like to carry 2 10' Kayaks. Is there a carrier that would work with these requirements? Regards,

asked by: Ron W

Expert Reply:

The easiest option is to use a ladder rack with kayak carriers so that you can carry your kayaks above your bed.

The Leer Hard Tonneau Cover - Quad Fold # LE59FR sits inside the truck bed rails so if you want to use a ladder rack, you need one that mounts outside the bed. A good compatible ladder rack is the Adarac Pro Series # A49FR. With these racks, you will get a 500 lb load carrying capacity and square crossbars with t-channels to carry cargo and mount accessories.

Once you have the ladder racks installed, you can then mount kayak carriers for your two kayaks. One option is to get two carriers like the Rhino-Rack Nautic 581 # RR581 if you want to just slide your kayaks on. The etrailer J-Style Kayak Carrier # e98878 is also a good option if they don't fit lying flat side by side. You can also get a single carrier that can carry two kayaks like the Malone FoldAway-5 # MAL38FR.