Best Way To Haul Kayaks On My 2013 Ram 1500 With A BAKFlip Mx4 Tonneau Cover

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I have a 2013 Ram 1500 with a BAKFlip Mx4. Is there a compatible ladder rack with kayak carrying accessories?

asked by: Brian

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Expert Reply:

There is a ladder rack that is compatible with most hard folding tonneau covers like your BAKFlip Mx4 # BAK48207, the Lomax Hard Tonneau Cover # AB1040019 and soft tonneau covers like the Access Lorado # 834532001675, but the Thule TracRac SR Sliding Truck Bed Ladder Rack # TH43003XT-000 isn't going to be the best fit.

The TracRac SR does use the stake pockets to install the rails, but my concern is how large the rails are. They will overhang the bed rails just enough to make it difficult to fold your tonneau up and also the side posts of the ladder rack angle in over the cab which will also cause the BAKFlip panels to hit when folding up.

So, we're looking for a ladder rack that has vertical side posts, use the stake pockets but does not hang over the bed rails. The Adarac Pro Series Custom Truck Bed Ladder Rack # A4000965 has all the features we're looking for. It can hold 500lbs (250lbs per bar) and is made of aluminum so it will be a great choice for watersport carriers. The rails are 66 inches long, have a width of 1-1/2 inches and a height of 1-1/2 inches so it will work with two of our eTrailer J-Style Cargo Carriers # e98878. I like our Kayak Carrier because of its aluminum construction, simple yet functional design and of course the fact that it comes with all the straps you need. Our carrier will fit this ladder rack and so will the Lockrack Watersport Carrier # LR54FR. The nice thing about the Lockrack is that you do not have to use straps if you don't want to. I love that. Super simple to use and can carry one kayak or two SUPs each.

I've included some videos for you so you can get a closer look and see them in action!

expert reply by: Adam E

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Answer 1

Since the Thule TracRac SR Sliding Truck Bed Ladder Rack w/ Cantilever #TH43002XT-781EX uses crossbars that are slightly larger than regular roof rack crossbars you need to used a kayak carrier that mounts using the tracks. For a Thule option this…

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Answer 2

I wish I could guarantee that the Bakflip would fold up but the two have not been tested together so it's unknown at this time. There's a good chance it would work but it's really hard to say until someone tests it. A better solution for…

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Answer 3

The Thule Compass Kayak and SUP Carrier w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style #TH890000 will actually fit Adarac ladder racks such as #A4000965 that you referenced. You do not need any adapter or conversion kit as this kayak carrier will simply clamp onto the…

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Answer 4

The correct Adarac Pro Series Custom Truck Bed Ladder Rack for a 2017 Ram 1500 with 5-1/2' bed is part #A4000965. In regards to the bed rails, you will no have to do any cutting or drilling even if you have the factory bed rail covers. The ladder…

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Answer 5

Without knowing the tonneau cover used on your 2017 Ram 1500 I can't completely confirm the fitment of any ladder racks. That being said, if your tonneau cover mounts to the inner lip of the bedrails and stays inside the bed, leaving the top of…

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Answer 6

Just like the BAK Revolver X2, the Revolver X4 (only difference between the two is the sheen on the tarp) is also compatible with the Thule TracRac SR Truck Bed Ladder Rack you'd looked at, part #TH43002XT-501. As you can see in the provided…

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Answer 7

You have made a couple of great choices because the BAK Revolver X2 Hard Tonneau Cover #BAK39213 will absolutely work with the Thule TracRac SR Sliding Truck Bed Ladder Rack #TH43003XT-501 on your 2018 Ram 2500 with a 6-1/2 foot bed. The Revolver…

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Answer 8

The TracRac ladder racks have thicker crossbars which makes fitting a kayak carrier around the bars challenging but we do have a great option with the Rhino Rack carrier part #RR580 which fits into the top channels of the bars and gives you a saddle…

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Answer 9

I have a kayak carrier solution that fits into the top channels of the Thule TracRac crossbars with the Rhino Rack kayak carrier #RR580 but none of the carriers we offer that fit around crossbars will fit the larger size bars of the TracRac ladder…

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Answer 10

Thank you for all of the info! I believe you can add the TS Rails to your cover, but since this system is designed for use with the Elevate Rack System and that is currently being tested (June 2020), there aren't any other rack systems that have…

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Answer 11

I would love to help you upgrade the suspension on your Twilight 2800 travel trailer. The MORryde Rubber Equalizers for Tandem Axle Trailers #MR87ZR that you referenced are a great solution but we do need to double check a few things. First is that…

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Answer 12

The Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly part #AKHD-545-35-K is the correct replacement for an AL-KO 7230. In regards to the braking assemblies, I suggest getting a new pair, the Electric Trailer Brake Kit part #AKEBRK-35-SA. This option will save you some…

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