Recommended Thule Roof Rack with Longer Crossbars for ARE Truck Cap for Kayaks
Question:
Good morning and Merry Christmas! Im inquiring about a set of roof racks for my A.R.E. truck cap which sits on my 2015 Ford F150 Super Crew 6-1/2 bed. The cap is has nothing on the roof no rails and Id really like to utilize a pair of Thule 78 square bars. I need to carry 2 kayaks, side x side and they are each 36 wide. I believe im looking for rails, and locking feet. Is this something you can provide? I dont need this right now, Many thanks and Happy Holidays.
asked by: Kenneth C
Expert Reply:
The best option for longer crossbars are the Thule ProBar Evo Crossbars like part # TH713700 which measures 79" long and can be cut if needed. In order to use these you'll need the Thule Podium-Style Roof Rack Feet part # THKIT3101, Rapid Podium Feet for Thule Crossbars part # TH460R, and Thule Roof Mounted Top Rack System part # THTB60. This would be a great setup for your truck cap and allow you to carry multiple accessories using carriers like the Thule DockGlide Kayak Carrier part # TH896.
Unfortunately, Thule discontinued the old square bars and the new ones have channels in the bottom so you can't use oversized ones.
Products Referenced in This Question
Thule DockGlide Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Universal Mount
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- Saddle-Style
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Rear Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- Thule
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Thule Top Tracks for Roof Racks - 60" Long
- Roof Rack
- Tracks
- 2 Pack
- 60 Inch Track Length
- Thule
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Thule ProBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - 79" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Square Bars
- 79 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Silver
- Thule
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