Roof Rack and Kayak Carrier Recommendation for 2017 Chevy Colorado
Question:
I have a 17 Colorado with an OEM sports bar. I need a way to mount a kayak. What would be the best rack system? I do not want to remove the sports bar, as it will serve nicely as the front mount. I do have a rolling BAK tonneau cover, but it does not interfere with the rear stake pockets. I also have a trailer hitch receiver, so I could use the Darby Extend-A-Truck, but I am a bit reluctant to use something that blocks my tailgate and am not very confident that a Darby-type connection would be very stable gets pretty windy in the Southwest and the speed limit is 85mph. Just looking for good options. Thanks
asked by: Keith
Expert Reply:
The simplest and best way you'll be able to carry a kayak on the roof of your 2017 Chevy Colorado Crew Cab will be with a roof rack and roof rack kayak carrier. A ladder rack won't fit with the headache rack you have which so with a solid roof rack you wouldn't need the Darby Extend a Rack either.
So for a great looking and aerodynamically shaped roof rack that fits your truck the Rhino Rack RS part # RRRS398B would be an excellent option. With this installed you could use the Yakima JayLow part # Y04073 and you'd be totally set. I really like this carrier as it's padded to protect the boats, can fold down when not in use, and is easy to install and load kayaks into. I attached a review video for this for you to check out as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
Yakima JayLow Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Fishing Kayak
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- J-Style
- Post-Style
- Folding
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- Yakima
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