Do Parts of Rhino Rack Roof Rack From 2012 Ford Escape Fit 2014 Ford F-150 SuperCrew Cab?

Question:

I’m back again regarding the issue in which we determined I need the RRRLKHD for my heavy duty cross bars. I am now ready to purchase the appropriate legs but now I’m back with another question regarding the J-style kayak carrier. Looking through the site, it appears I must have utilized the Swagman Universal J-style carrier (Item # S65148) on the ford focus system. I notice that there is an adapter system to adapt the rhino rack j-style carriers to the rhino rack hd bars. Is there an adapter system for the Swagman to adapt to the larger rhino rack HD bars as well? Thank You,

asked by: Douglas L

Expert Reply:

I checked with Rhino Rack and the square bar roof racks that fit a 2012 Ford Escape and 2014 Ford F-150 do share the same # RRRLKHD 2500 Series legs which are for HD crossbars, so if that's what you have you would be able to use those legs on your F-150. If you have different legs there is NOT going to be a fit.

Apart from that you are correct that you would need new crossbars and a new fit kit. The correct crossbars for the '14 F-150 would be the Rhino-Rack Heavy-Duty Roof Rack Crossbars # RB1500B-2 and the fit kit would be the Custom DK Fit Kit for Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Roof Rack Legs # DK150.

I've added links to some video reviews of these parts for you to take a look at.

expert reply by: Kyle S

Doug

6/26/2018

Kyle S.

6/26/2018

I contacted Swagman in regards to the fit of the Swagman Contour Rooftop Kayak Carrier # S65148 that you referenced, and they told me that they WILL fit the 1-5/8" wide x 1-7/8" tall Rhino Rack HD Crossbars # RB1500B-2 without any type of adapter so you will not need to purchase anything extra.