What Kayak Rack will Fit My 12-Ft. Hobie Kayak on My 2019 Ram 2500?  

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For a great roof rack system on your 2019 RAM 2500 for your 12-ft. Hobie kayak, the recommended parts you need require a different setup depending on the cab type of your truck.

If you have a crew cab or a mega cab, I recommend the following parts:

- Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 59" Long - Qty 2 # RRVA150B-2
- Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars - Naked Roofs or Fixed Mounting Points - Qty 4 # RRRLKVA
- Custom DK Fit Kit for 4 Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Roof Rack Legs - Naked Roof # DK043
- (Optional for extra security) All-Metal Locks # RRVA-LEC4

If you have a regular cab truck, I recommend the following setup:

- Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - Silver - 60" Long - Qty 2 # TH711500
- Evo Clamp Feet for Thule Crossbars - Naked Roofs - Qty 4 # TH710501
- Fit Kit for Thule Evo Clamp Roof Rack Feet - 5199 # TH145199
- (Optional for extra security) Thule One-Key System Lock Cylinders - Qty 2 # TH450200

For a kayak carrier that will work with both of these setups as well as your 12-ft. Hobie kayak, I recommend the Rhino-Rack Nautic 581 Rear Loading Kayak Carrier - Saddle Style - Rear Loading - Channel Mount # RR581. The Nautic 581 will fit the top channels on the Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero crossbars and the Thule WingBar Evo crossbars. The Nautic 581 comes with 2 load straps with cam buckles as well as 2 bow/stern ties for securing your kayak to your 2019 RAM 2500.

expert reply by: Bob C

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