Is There Kayak Carrier that Can Attach to Top Channels of Load Bars

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Are there any kayak j racks that attach to bars via T-slots like on my elevate rack

asked by: Lisa G

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Expert Reply:

Hey Lisa, we have the Thule Hull A Port part # TH849000 which comes with T-slot install hardware and would work great on your Elevate ladder rack. What kayaks do you have?

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Jameson C.

9/29/2025

Hey Lisa, did the Thule Hull-A-Port work out for your Elevate rack? I'm curious to know if it helped with your kayak setup, as it could give others confidence when choosing a similar solution.

Answer 1

The BAKFlip MX4 Hard Tonneau Cover #BAK48203 on your 2023 Ram 2500 short bed will work best with the Adarac Pro Rack System #A24JG, but unfortunately this doesn't have an over-the-cab piece. If you really need that over-the-cab part then…

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Answer 2

I have the perfect solution for you with the TruXedo Elevate Truck Bed Rack System #TX46NV. It's compatible with your BAKFlip MX4 tonneau cover and the towers adjust to either 18" or 28" tall. It has multiple mounting points for the…

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Answer 3

For a compatible ladder rack that works with the BAKFlip MX4 Hard Tonneau Cover - Folding - Aluminum - Matte Finish #BAK448227 (for the 5-1/2 foot bed without Rambox) and #BAK448223 (for the 6-1/2 foot bed without Rambox), I recommend the Adarac…

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Answer 4

Your Adarac Ladder Rack has crossbars too big for any kayak racks that clamp on a crossbar. However, it does have a channel you can use to mount the kayak carrier. The Malone SaddleUp Pro Kayak Carrier with Tie-Downs for Truck Racks - Saddle Style -…

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Answer 5

I did some research on these Victory 4x4 and Prinsu roof racks. These are not brands that we carry here but based on what I can see online, their racks use 2" x 1" rectangular crossmembers. A Malone J-style carrier like the J-Pro2 #MPG117MD…

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Answer 6

For your Adarac Custom Truck Bed Ladder Rack, like the Steel #A70490, that you have installed on your Ford F-150, I recommend using the Thule Hull-A-Port Kayak Carrier #TH834. The Adarac crossbars on the systems we have available for your truck…

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Answer 7

We have just what you're looking for. You can use the etrailer J-Style Kayak Carrier - Folding - Universal Mount #e98878 on the Adarac Pro Series ladder rack similar to the #A4002965 that fits on the 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 with a 5-3/4 foot bed.…

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Answer 8

For a kayak carrier that fits the channel of your Thule Evo Wingbar crossbars, I would look into the Lockrack Adjustable XL Watersport Carrier #LR54FR. You do not need any other hardware or adapters. This carrier is very versatile and does not…

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Answer 9

In order for the Yakima SweetRoll Kayak Carrier w/ Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Rear Loading Item #Y04074 to fit, the crossbars you are securing them to must be no wider than 3-1/2" and no taller than 1-11/16". The Thule TracRac #TH27000XT…

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Answer 10

There is a solution which is going to help save your kayaks from any further damage. To mount them on your TracRac TA27000-01 I recommend using the Malone Foam Kayak Block #MPG159. These are going to fit directly over the four-inch bars on your…

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Answer 11

The TracRac ladder racks have thicker crossbars which makes fitting a kayak carrier around the bars challenging but we do have a great option with the Rhino Rack carrier part #RR580 which fits into the top channels of the bars and gives you a saddle…

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Answer 12

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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