Recommended Front Hitch for Carrying Kayaks With 2020 Ram 3500 Diesel Dually  

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Since your 2020 Ram 3500 is diesel, you need the EcoHitch Hidden Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # EH37FR. This hitch has a 2" receiver with a 10,000 lb line pull and 1000 lb vertical load limit to handle your kayaks. It has a hidden cross tube to help maintain a factory look and is made in the USA.

In order to support kayaks coming from your roof rack over the hood, you need the Yakima LongArm Bed and Roof Load Extender # Y01149. With the extension this has a 165 lb weight capacity. It has 3 adjustment points and a 60" corssbar with integrated tie-down points to secure your kayaks. If you want to lock it the HitchLock # Y07235 can also be added.

You will also need to be able to secure the kayaks to your roof rack. For that I recommend the Yakima DeckHand Kayak Carrier with Tie-Downs - Saddle Style # Y04083-2. This should allow you to mount 2 kayaks on your roof rack since you only need one attachment point for each while using the LongArm. These saddle-style cradles will let you carry your kayaks hull side down, and install on most crossbar styles. They are also compatible with the Yakima Same Key System Lock Cores # Y07202.

If you need a roof rack, check out the Yakima JetStream Rack. This will require the # Y00426, # Y28TR, and the # Y06135. This rack uses the extremely quiet and low-profile JetStream crossbars.

I have attached some review and installation videos for your reference.

expert reply by: Robin H

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