Budget Friendly Roof Rack, Kayak Carrying and Bike Carrying Options for 2017 Ram 2500
Question:
So, we have a 2017 Ram 2500 Crew Cab 4x4 Limited diesel. We tow a 36 5th wheel with it and are looking for a roof rack to carry 2 mountain bikes and 2 kayaks, while towing our 5th wheel. What suggestions do you have without breaking the bank?
asked by: Lee P
Expert Reply:
The most budget friendly roof rack option we offer for your 2017 Ram 2500 would be the Vortex Aero rack from Rhino-Rack, which consists of:
• 59 Inch Vortex Aero Crossbars, part # RRVA150B-2
• Roof Rack Feet, part # RRRLKVA
• Vehicle Specific Fit Kit, part # DK043
The roof rack has a 165 lb weight capacity.
For a kayak carrier, Malone offers an inexpensive option for 2 kayaks, part # MAL38FR. This carrier has a 75 lb per boat weight capacity and includes the straps to attach the kayaks to the carrier as well as bow/stern tie-downs.
For a bike rack, Thule offers the ProRide XT, part # TH598004 which can carry a bike weighing up to 44 lbs.
I've linked to product demonstration videos for the roof rack, kayak carrier and the bike carrier mentioned above.
Products Referenced in This Question
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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Malone FoldAway-5 Kayak, Canoe, and SUP Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Canoe
- Kayak
- Paddle Board
- Roof Mount Carrier
- J-Style
- Folding
- Factory Bars
- Oval Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- No Load Assist
- Malone
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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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Thule ProRide XT Roof Bike Rack - Frame Mount - Clamp On or Channel Mount - Aluminum
- Roof Bike Racks
- Frame Mount
- 15mm Fork
- 15mm Thru-Axle
- 20mm Thru-Axle
- 5mm Fork
- 9mm Fork
- 9mm Thru-Axle
- Locks Not Included
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Disc Brake Compatible
- Clamp On - Quick
- Track Mount - Quick
- Black
- Thule
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Yakima JetStream Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 70" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 70 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Yakima
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