Can J-Style Carriers be Used on the Yakima LongArm Truck Bed Load Extender

Updated 04/11/2022 | Published 04/10/2022

Products Featured in This Question

Yakima LongArm Truck Bed Load Extender - 2" Hitches - Aluminum - 300 lbs

(162)

$298.95

Thule Hull-A-Port Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Fixed - Clamp On

(58)

$199.95

Crossbar Pad for Yakima LongArm Load Extender - 28" Long - Qty 1

(42)

$25.96

Question:

Do you have any J-Style Kayak Carriers that would fit on the crossbar of the Yakima - LongArm Truck Bed Extension? I would like to have 2 kayaks in a truck bed 2022 Honda Ridgeline and be able to angle/support them using J-Style carriers attached to the crossbar of the Yakima extension. Thanks!

asked by: Kyle

Expert Reply:

To carry kayaks with the Yakima LongArm Truck Bed Load Extender # Y01149 you need the Crossbar Pad for Yakima LongArm Load Extender # Y07417 because none of the J-Style cradles have long enough bolts for the 2" diameter of the LongArm. If you wanted to try getting longer M6 bolts then you could possibly use the Thule Hull-A-Port Kayak Carrier # TH834 but this hasn't been tested out so I don't really have any insight into how effective this option is.

Attached are some review videos for you to check out.

expert reply by: Jon G