Recommended Roof Rack And Kayak Carrier For 2011 Ford Explorer XLT
Question:
Hi, I have a 2011 Ford Explorer xlt with the raised stock vertical rails. I am looking to get the set-up to carry my kayak. I want to verify these parts are proper and Im not forgetting anything. RRVA137B-2 RRSX005 S512 Thank you for your time!
asked by: Ashley
Helpful Expert Reply:
For your 2011 Ford Explorer, you did pick a very nice roof rack in the Rhino-Rack Vortex. It consists of the Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 54" Long - Qty 2 # RRVA137B-2 and the Rhino-Rack SX Series Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars - Raised Factory Side Rails - Qty 4 # RRSX100. I recommend getting the metal locks for your rails with the Rhino-Rack Locking Endcaps for Vortex Aero Crossbars - Metal Cores - Qty 4 # RRVA-LEC4.
For your kayak rack, the Rhino-Rack J-Style Kayak Carrier - Folding - Universal Mount # S512 is a great choice that can be expanded to carry 2 kayaks using the Expansion Arm for Rhino-Rack J-Style Kayak Carrier # RRS512X.
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Expansion Arm for Rhino-Rack J-Style Kayak Carrier
- Accessories and Parts
- Watersport Carriers
- Roof Mount Carrier Parts
- Arms
- Rhino Rack
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Rhino-Rack SX Series Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars - Raised Factory Side Rails - Qty 4
- Roof Rack
- Feet
- 4 Pack
- Rhino Rack
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Rhino-Rack Locking Endcaps for Vortex Aero Crossbars - Metal Cores - Qty 4
- Accessories and Parts
- Roof Rack
- End Caps
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- 4 Pack
- Rhino Rack
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Rhino-Rack Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Clamp On
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- Roof Mount Carrier
- J-Style
- Folding
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
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Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 54" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
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- 54 Inch Bar Space
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- Black
- Rhino Rack
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