Recommended Roof Rack and Multi-Kayak Carrier for 2016 Toyota Tundra
Question:
Looking for kayak carrier for my 2016 Toyota Tundra crew cab short bed. No ladder racks. 2 to 3 kayaks. Thanks!!
asked by: Jen
Expert Reply:
The best way to transport 2 to 3 kayaks on your 2016 Toyota Tundra Crew Max cab short-bed, without using a ladder rack, is to install a roof rack on the cab and use a single multi-kayak carrier.
Of all roof racks made for your Crew Max, shown on the linked page, I suggest the Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero rack made of parts # RRVA150B-2, # RRRLKVA and # DK079. This rack uses quieter aero-style bars and offers a 165-lb weight capacity for your kayaks. If you prefer silver bars instead of black bars then just substitute part # RRVA150S-2.
The kayak carriers I recommend are the Thule Stacker, part # TH830, and the Rhino-Rack Nautic Stack # RRS520 since they both offer capacity for up to 4 kayaks and will fit perfectly on the Vortex crossbars.
It is a good idea to make certain that your cab roof can handle the combined weight of all the kayaks you intend to load on it.
Products Referenced in This Question
Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars - Naked Roofs or Fixed Mounting Points - Qty 4
- Roof Rack
- Feet
- 4 Pack
- Rhino Rack
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Rhino-Rack Nautic Stack Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - Post Style - Folding - Universal Mount
- Watersport Carriers
- Fishing Kayak
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- Post-Style
- Folding
- Euro Bar
- Vortex Bar
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- Rhino Rack
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Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 59" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 59 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Rhino Rack
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Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Silver - 59" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 59 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Silver
- Rhino Rack
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Thule Stacker 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
- Thule
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Custom DK Fit Kit for 4 Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Roof Rack Legs - Naked Roof
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 4 Pack
- Rhino Rack
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