Dual Kayak Carrier For 2017 Ram 1500 With Tonneau Cover

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I have a 2017 Ram Quad cab 4x4. I have an extant Tri-Fold hard tonneau cover. I am a personal trainer and because of Covid I transport about six hundred pounds of gear in the back of the truck. We have two twelve foot kayaks that I would like to transport without unloading my truck first. The kayaks need to be able to lock as we leave them unattended at times. My thoughts were a roof rack and bed extender setup. I looked at several of your options: Erickson was least expensive but we do travel a lot and not sure if the Yakima or Rhino system would be best. There are a couple lakes we go to with no paved roads but we are not off-roading. Thank you

asked by: Jeff F

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Helpful Expert Reply:

I would recommend getting the Rhino-Rack Heavy-Duty Roof Rack Crossbars # RB1500, the Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Legs for Heavy-Duty Crossbars # RRRLKHD and the Custom DK Fit Kit for 4 Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Roof Rack Legs # DK043. I've included a video to help you install if you wanted to go that route.

Then the most cost effective carrier would be four of the Malone Rack Pads # MPG314, two per crossbar. The foam pads will be less rough on your kayaks whenever you're going down gravel roads. You will need a hitch extender like the Erickson Load Extender # EM07605 you mentioned earlier. This will allow you to carry two kayaks instead of just one like other extenders.

expert reply by: Adam E

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Answer 1

Correct, there are 11.8 inches of adjustment under each side of the crossbar for you to adjust the feet in on the Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars like part #RRVA150B-2. Therefore, the 59 inch bar will work great for two mounting points…

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Answer 2

I recommend using the Rhino-Rack Aero Bar Roof Rack for Camper Shells #Y02-480B-ST for the ARE cap on your 2015 Ram pickup. I really like this roof rack setup because it has tracks for adjusting the space between the crossbars for varying loads,…

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Answer 3

Aside from a slight change in the appearance of the crossbar (the WingBar Evo has some boxed edges as opposed to the completely smooth front of the AeroBlade) the biggest differences are the rubber strip on top of the crossbar and the weight…

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Answer 4

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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Hey Alec, For your 2016 Ford Fusion I recommend the recommend a roof rack from Inno: Inno Aero Crossbars #INXB138-145 Inno Through Feet for Aero Crossbars #INXS250 Custom Fit Kit for Inno XS200, XS250, and INSU-K5 Roof Rack Feet #INK860 As with any…

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Answer 6

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 7

Hey John, Thanks for the purchases and you have everything you need except the wedge. I verified directly with Reese that the correct wedge to use with the Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #DM8550043 and Reese Sidewinder #RP34FR is the following:…

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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 9

Gen-Y's calculation for pin weight is a safe guess, but isn't the most accurate so the only way you'll get the correct capacity Gen-Y 5th Wheel Pin Box is to fully load the trailer and go to a commercial scale to measure the pin weight.…

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Answer 10

Since you have a tandem axle trailer rated for 10,500lbs the 6-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 5,300-lb Trailer Axles #e76SR are going to be the closest leaf springs we have to that weight capacity. These springs measure 24-7/8" from center of eye to…

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Answer 11

Welcome back! You do not need to cut anything away! So long as your 5" of clearance was measured with your trailer loaded and resting on the suspension you will be good. The SumoSprings Trailer Helper Springs item #SS26MV include spacers that…

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Answer 12

The Rhino-Rack Heavy-Duty Roof Rack Roof Rack have specific C-channels that are designed to fit specific Rhino-Rack Heavy-Duty accessories, like the Rhino-Rack Hi-Lift Jack and Shovel-Holder Brackets #RRRCB-RSHB-RJHB as an example. That's the…

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