Recommended Kayak Carrier Options for 2010 Ram 2500 4 Door With 5th Wheel Trailer
Question:
What is your best suggestion for carrying three kayaks on a 2010 Dodge 2500 four door. Its not a mega cab. Were also hauling a fifth wheel so we cant use the bed of the truck. We need a complete system. The roof of the truck is naked. Suggestions on rack and kayak carriers appreciated. The kayaks weigh 49, 36 and 25 pounds each.
asked by: Jodie
Expert Reply:
For your 2010 Ram 2500 4 door Crew Cab, I recommend starting with the Rhino-Rack Roof Rack consisting of the following:
Vortex Aero Crossbars- 59" Long - Qty 2 # RRVA150B-2
2500 Series Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars # RRRLKVA
Custom DK Fit Kit # DK043
Then you can use the Rhino-Rack Nautic Stack Kayak Carrier w/ Tie-Downs - Post Style # RRS520 to secure the kayaks. This system is intended to have the kayaks centered between the crossbars, so if the kayak length isn't an issue with your 5th wheel, then you will be good to go.
If the length is an issue and you need the kayaks to be farther forward, then I recommend adding a front mounted hitch and support. For the hitch receiver, I recommend the Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # 65063 and then for the Erickson Big Bed Junior Load Extender # EM07605. This will put the kayaks over your hood but is another solution if needed.
Products Referenced in This Question
Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
- Front Receiver Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Front Mount Hitch
- 500 lbs Vert Load
- 9000 lbs Line Pull
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Square Tube
- Draw-Tite
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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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Erickson Big Bed Junior Load Extender for Truck Bed or Roof - 2" Hitches - 350 lbs
- Truck Bed Extender
- Adjustable Height
- 51 Inch Wide
- Hitch Load Extender
- Steel
- Black
- Erickson
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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 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 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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