Saddle Style Kayak Carrier for MaxxTow Ladder Rack

Question:

I am thinking about purchasing the maxxtow truck bed ladder rack: Item # MT70423. Will these fit the bars on that rack?

asked by: Jeff F

Expert Reply:

The Rhino-Rack Nautic Roof Kayak Carrier # RR570 will fit on almost all shapes of rack cross bars, including aero/elliptical shapes like the ones in the MaxxTow Truck Bed Ladder Rack MT70423, but these specific bars (that measure 3-3/8 x 1-5/8) are just too big for the mounting hardware on the Nautic. But I do have an alternative.

The Malone SaddleUp Pro Truck Bed Kayak Carrier # MPG1001, which is similar to the Nautic, can install in the channel-mount slots in the tops of the MaxxTow crossbars. Please refer to the photo of the SaddleUp's mount that I linked for you.

The SaddleUp has a 75-lb weight rating, it includes both bow and stern tie downs and load straps and it is protected by Malone's lifetime warranty.

expert reply by: Adam R