2014 Chevy Silverado 2500 Kayak Carrier Recommendation While Towing 5th Wheel
Question:
2014 Chevrolet 2500 HD Crew Cab I need help on the best set up for hauling my Kayaks on the roof of my truck while pulling a fifth wheel camper. Already have a hitch on front of truck for a TBar which I suspect I will need. Kayaks are 10 and 11 ft. and are 32 wide at widest point. I would imagine the easiest way to load will be from the bed but Im open to suggestions.
asked by: Bob H
Expert Reply:
Looks like you've done your research! Since you have that front mount hitch on your 2014 Chevy Silverado 2500 you can utilize the Rhino-Rack T-Load # RTL002 and then use their single crossbar system on your cab:
54" Vortex Aero Crossbar - # RRVA137B
2500 Series Feet - # RRRLKVAH
Fit Kit - # DK227H
For a kayak carrier I recommend 2 of the Malone SeaWing # MPG107MD. This is a saddle style carrier so you'll have the kayaks laying flat. You should be able to space them out enough to fit both kayaks this way.
A lot of people like using the T-Load to help load their kayak but since you're using it for 2 of them you would only be able to use it to load 1 of them. I think you're correct about loading them from the truck bed so to make this easier I recommend picking up the Malone Channel Loader # MAL48FR as well.
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Products Referenced in This Question
Custom DK Fit Kit for 2 Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Roof Rack Legs - Naked Roof
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 4 Pack
- Rhino Rack
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Malone Channel Loader Kayak Load Assist
- Accessories and Parts
- Watersport Carriers
- Load Assists
- Kayaks
- Malone
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Malone SeaWing Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- Saddle-Style
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Rear Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- Malone
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Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars - Naked Roofs or Fixed Mounting Points - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Feet
- 2 Pack
- Rhino Rack
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Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbar - Aluminum - Black - 54" Long - Qty 1
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 54 Inch Bar Space
- 1 Bar
- Overhang
- Black
- Rhino Rack
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Rhino-Rack T-Load Hitch Mounted Load Assist and Support Bar for 2" Hitches - 49" Long
- Truck Bed Extender
- Adjustable Height
- 48 - 64 Inch Wide
- Hitch Load Extender
- Steel
- Black
- Rhino Rack
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