How To Carry 2 Kayaks On 2018 Silverado 2500 While Pulling 5th Wheel Trailer
Question:
Id like to know your recommendation for the following. I have a 2018 Silverado 2500 HD, trim level WT + standard bed. I tow a 2017 Rockwood Signature Ultra Lite Fifth Wheel. We have 2 10 foot kayaks and wed like to know the best way to carry those while pulling the fifth wheel.
asked by: Tony G
Expert Reply:
You will first need a roof rack on your 2018 Silverado 2500 single cab (work truck). I recommend the SeaSucker Monkey Bars Roof Rack - Round Bars - 48" # 298-SX6000B. Then you will need a kayak carrier such as Malone Stax Pro2 Kayak Carrier w/ Tie-Downs # MPG115MD which can accommodate 2 kayaks. This may work for you without anything else, but since you won't be able to extend the kayaks over the bed, the kayaks may overhang over the front of the truck too much.
To solve this, I recommend adding Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver 2" # C31071 along with Malone Axis Truck Bed and Roof Load Extender for 2" Hitches - 375 lbs # MPG907. This will allow your kayaks to rest on the load extender at the front of your truck and provide for an evenly supported load.
I attached demonstration videos for you to check out.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
- Front Receiver Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Front Mount Hitch
- 500 lbs Vert Load
- 9000 lbs Line Pull
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Square Tube
- CURT
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Malone Stax Pro2 Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - Post Style - Folding - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- Post-Style
- Folding
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- Malone
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Malone Axis Truck Bed and Roof Load Extender for 2" Hitches - 375 lbs
- Truck Bed Extender
- Adjustable Height
- Adjustable Width
- 28 - 48 Inch Wide
- Hitch Load Extender
- Steel
- Black
- Malone
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SeaSucker Monkey Bars Roof Rack - Round Bars - Vacuum Cup Mount - 48" Long
- Roof Rack
- Complete Roof Systems
- Round Bars
- 48 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- SeaSucker
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