Weight Capacity of the folding Rhino Rack Kayak Rack S512

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what is weight capacity of this rack? I am seeing conflicting info.

asked by: David B

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Expert Reply:

I checked just now to verify that the weight capacity of the Rhino-Rack J-Style Kayak Carrier # S512 you referenced is 99 lbs.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Since you're wanting to install a J-Style carrier on the Thule Xsporter Pro #TH500XTB full-sized crossbars we need to check out the Kuat kayak carriers as they will be wide enough to fit the larger crossbars on your 2022 Ram 1500. For a standard…

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Answer 2

For your 2020 Kia Telluride I recommend going with the Yakima JetStream Crossbars #Y00425 with RidgeLine Towers #Y00145 and RidgeClip Fit Kit #Y94FR. This rack will attach directly to your Telluride's side rails. When it comes to a kayak carrier…

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Answer 3

Yes, the Rhino-Rack J-Style Kayak Carrier part #S512 is compatible with the Thule AeroBlade crossbars. The Rhino-Rack kayak carriers are compatible with most factory, aero/elliptical, and round crossbars. The Rhino-Rack kayak carrier is an excellent…

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Answer 4

Hi, that's a good question but I don't think I can answer definitively that yes you can do so "safely". The product is designed and tested with placement on the inside; that is not say that you personally can't be comfortable…

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Answer 5

Your 32 inch wide kayak will fit great in the Rhino-Rack J-Style carrier #S512. In addition to resting on the carrier the kayak will also be secured using straps at each of the J-cradles as well as at the box and stern so it will be safe and secure.…

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Answer 6

It looks like you have the older HullRaiser J-Style kayak carrier 8004029 that mounts directly to round bars. You can upgrade them to fit aero-style crossbars by using the MightyMounts and the Yakima Bolt Upgrade Kit 8860007. Unfortunately this bolt…

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Answer 7

I can't ever recommend you exceed the weight capacity of a roof carrier so you would need to go with a different setup. The Rhino Rack Kayak Carrier part #S510 has a 99 lb capacity so it would do well for carrying your 84 lb WS ATAK. Be sure not…

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Answer 8

Expansion Arm for Rhino-Rack J-Style Kayak Carriers #RRS512X contains 2 of the extension pieces so you would not have to buy 2 of them to use with carrier #S512. The 34 inch wide kayaks would not be a problem provided that the combined weight of both…

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Answer 9

Yes, the Rhino-Rack 2 Kayak Carrier w/ Tie-Downs part #S512-S512X will work perfectly with any of the Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars like part #TH711420 for example. For future reference, the Rhino-Rack 2 Kayak Carrier will work with crossbars from most…

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Answer 10

The (discontinued) Thule Hull-A-Port Pro TH935PRO will fit your Thule TracRac SR 43002 but you need the Watersports Adapter #THXADAPT11 to do so since the TracRac SR crossbars are much thicker than your average roof rack crossbar. If you don't…

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Answer 11

To transport 2 Hobie kayaks on your 2016 Jeep Renegade with raised side rails, you will need a roof rack system. For an economic option that will get the job done, I recommend the Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack - Aero Crossbars - Raised, Factory Side…

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Answer 12

To haul you kayaks side by side I recommend picking up the Rhino-Rack 2 Kayak Carrier w/ Tie-Downs #S512-S512X. This will fit around standard crossbars and from what I can tell it looks like the Gobi Stealth Rack you have on your 2000 Toyota 4Runner…

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Weight Capacity of the folding Rhino Rack Kayak Rack S512

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