Can Cantilever Extension for Thule Ladder Racks be Used to Haul Longer Kayaks on 2018 F-250

Published 06/30/2022

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Cantilever Extension for Thule Ladder Racks - 1,000 lbs - Compact Trucks

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Question:

Thank you Jon. I am glad to hear that. Since I will also be towing a travel trailer at times, I do not have the hitch for one of those other options. My truck is a crew cab so the bed length is 6.75 feet.

asked by: Jeff G

Expert Reply:

Yes, the Cantilever Extension for Thule Ladder Racks # TH24001XT will work great for hauling longer kayaks with your 2018 Ford F-250 Super Duty. This works great with the TracRac G2, TracONE, and T-Rac Pro2 ladder racks. If you let me know what bed length you have on your truck I can recommend one of these ladder racks if you don't already have one.

If you don't already have kayak carriers I recommend checking out the Malone DownLoader # MPG114MD. This will fit into the T-Slots of the ladder rack when you use the Fit Kit # MPG8287 and then you can make loading them easier with the Telos XL Load Assist # MPG351XL .

expert reply by: Jon G

Jeff G.

6/30/2022

Jon G.

6/30/2022

Thank you for the response! For your application you can either use the Thule TracRac TracONE # TH27000XT or the T-Rac Pro2 # TH37003XT. Since you have the 2018 model which has the taller cab than most other years I recommend going with the T-Rac Pro2 as it sits higher and will do a better job at clearing the top of your truck cab.