Can The Rhino-Rack T-Loader Be Used To Haul Two Kayaks

Updated 07/25/2024 | Published 07/24/2024

Question:

We bought this for our canoe several years ago and just bought 2 kayaks. Can we modify this to work for 2 kayaks on the roof instead of a canoe? We have a 2024 GMC Sierra 2500HD. What do you recommend?

asked by: Deb

Expert Reply:

Hey Deb,

You could just remove the load stops for the Rhino-Rack T-Load Hitch Mounted Load Assist and Support Bar # RTL002 and clamp on one kayak carrier like the Rhino-Rack Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs # S512-S512X to the crossbar and the other to the roof rack of your Sierra. You may need to adjust the crossbar over a bit more to one side for both clamps of the carrier to fit but it's held in with square nut/bolts so it should be easy to adjust.

Once in place you can mount both kayaks and secure them with the included straps.

expert reply by: Kevin C

Deb

7/25/2024

You wouldn't happen to have a photo of what that would look like? I think that would mean strapping both kayaks to the T-loader and then raising them both up onto the roof racks?

Kevin C.

7/25/2024

@Deb I unfortunately don't have a photo. If you use the T-Loader # RTL002 to help lift the kayaks up to the roof rack mounted carrier I would just have someone stand in the bed to help line it up and prevent any chance of the kayaks scraping against the vehicle.