Ladder Rack for 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 with Long Cross Bars to Carry 2 Kayaks
Question:
What is the widest ladder rack sold. I have a 6,5 bed Silverado and am looking to haul 2 kayaks that are almost 36 inches wide
asked by: Allen
Expert Reply:
The ladder rack we carry for your 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 with the 6-1/2 foot bed that has the longest cross bars is the Erickson # EM07706. The cross bars are 78 inches long. However, they're also over 1-3/4 inches in diameter so if you're going to be adding kayak carriers you may have trouble finding one to fit those bars.
Another option is the Thule Xsporter # TH500XT which has cross bars that are 72 inches wide. Then add the Top Deck # TH881 for the kayaks. You'll need the # THXADAPT3 to fit the Top Deck onto the Xsporter bars.
For a final option that's different than your original plan you can get a ladder rack that doesn't have to be as wide, like the 66 inch Outdoorsman # Y01136-Y00410 for example, and then carry the kayaks on their sides using the Yakima JayLow # Y04073. This would give you more options as to which ladder rack you choose.
Products Referenced in This Question
Thule Xsporter Pro Adjustable Height Truck Bed Ladder Rack - Aluminum - 450 lbs - Silver
- Ladder Racks
- Truck Bed
- Fixed Rack
- Recreation
- Aluminum
- Adjustable Height
- 400 lbs
- Over the Bed
- No-Drill Application
- Thule
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Thule Top Deck Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- Saddle-Style
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- Thule
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Thule Xadapt3 Xsporter Load Bar Adapter for the Hullaport
- Accessories and Parts
- Ladder Racks
- Adapters
- Load Bars
- Xsporter
- Thule
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Yakima Outdoorsman 300 Ladder Rack with 66" CrossBars for Compact Trucks
- Ladder Racks
- Truck Bed
- Fixed Rack
- Work and Recreation
- Steel
- Fixed Height
- 300 lbs
- Over the Bed
- No-Drill Application
- Yakima
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Yakima JayLow Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Fishing Kayak
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- J-Style
- Post-Style
- Folding
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- Yakima
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Yakima SweetRoll Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Fishing Kayak
- Kayak
- Paddle Board
- Roof Mount Carrier
- Saddle-Style
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Rear Loading
- Clamp On
- Load Assist
- Yakima
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Erickson Truck Bed Ladder Rack w/ Load Stops - Steel - 800 lbs
- Ladder Racks
- Truck Bed
- Fixed Rack
- Work
- Steel
- Fixed Height
- 800 lbs
- Over the Bed
- No-Drill Application
- Erickson
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