Recommendation for Carrying Kayaks With TracONE Ladder Rack on 2018 Ram 1500

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I would like to use the TracRac TracONE ladder rack with my 2018 Ram 1500 to carry kayaks. Whats the best way to do this?

asked by: Beth A

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Expert Reply:

You can carry kayaks with the Thule TracRac TracONE Truck Bed Ladder Rack # TH27000XT that fits your 2018 Ram 1500 (all bed sizes).

Since the bars are too wide for traditional kayak carriers you can use the Thule Surf Pad # TH845000 and to secure your kayaks you can use the Thule Express Surf Strap - Stretchable Tie-Down # TH531 along with the Thule Quick Draw Tie-Down Ropes w/ Ratchets and Strap Loops # TH855XT.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

There are indeed kayak carriers that fit the crossbars of the Thule TracRac TracONE Truck Bed Ladder Rack - Black #TH27000XTB or Silver #TH27000XT. For the J-style, there are a pair of options from Thule, one of which fits directly into the channels…

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Answer 2

I wish it was possible, but the crossbars of the TracRac crossbars are so much thicker than standard roof rack crossbars that roof rack accessories aren't going to fit unless they have a channel mount option.

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Answer 3

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 4

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 5

Yes, I have listed for your below the roof rack systems from Rhino-Rack, Thule, and Yakima that will fit the RetraxPRO XR Hard Tonneau Covers like part #RTT-80243 for your 2019 Ram 1500. Rhino-Rack Vortex Crossbar System part #RRVA180B-RRRLT600…

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Answer 6

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 7

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 8

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 9

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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Answer 10

Because the Retrax PRO MX Tonneau Cover #RT80467 for the 2019 Chevy Silverado 2500 covers the bed rails, you would not be able to use a ladder rack like the Thule TracRac #TH27000XT since that rack requires the use of the bed rails. The only tonneau…

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Answer 11

There are roll up tonneau covers that can work with the Truxedo Elevate Ladder Rack part #TX96NV but since I don't know which one you have specifically it's hard for me to say. Here's a list of all of the covers this is designed to fit:…

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