Options For Carrying 2 Kayaks On The Roof Of A 2013 Toyota Tacoma
Question:
Hello, I have a 2013 toyota tacoma 6ft bed DCLB. Im looking to get a ladder rack for hauling two 14ft kayaks. Ladder rack needs to be compatible with tonneau cover, ideally with my current Rugged Liner soft folding cover. Thanks!
asked by: Micah
Expert Reply:
I have a solution for you, but there are not any ladder racks for your 2013 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab with 6' bed that can be used with a toneau bed cover. If you would like to remove your tonneau cover then you could use T-Rac Pro2 Ladder Rack # TH37004XT. This is a really nice ladder rack that has an impressive weight capacity of 1,000lbs. The two crossbars have built-in channels which allow many accessories to be mounted.
If you would like to keep your bed cover then your only option is to go with a roof rack instead of a bed-mounted rack. If you have a bare roof with no roof rails, go with Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Silver - 54" Long # RRVA137S-2, Legs # RRRLKVA, and Fit Kit # DK174; the weight capacity for this system is 165lbs. If you have factory roof rails running parallel to your truck then you can use Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - Silver - 53" Long - Qty 2 # TH711400 and Evo Raised Rail Feet # TH710401; the weight capacity for this system is 100lbs which is the highest weight capacity available. If you have the factory roof rack / crossbar setup on your roof then you are all set for a kayak carrier.
For a kayak carrier I would go with Rhino-Rack 2 Kayak Carrier w/ Tie-Downs # S512-S512X. This will fit the crossbars mentioned above by simply clamping on. It can safely hold your 2 kayaks and has a weight capacity of 165lbs. Remember to never exceed the weight capacity of your vehicle's roof. I have attached demonstration videos for these products.
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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Rhino-Rack Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- J-Style
- Folding
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- Rhino Rack
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T-Rac Pro2 Ladder Rack for 2005 to 2015 Toyota Tacoma - Fixed Mount - 1,000 lbs
- Ladder Racks
- Truck Bed
- Fixed Rack
- Work and Recreation
- Aluminum
- Fixed Height
- Over the Bed
- No-Drill Application
- Thule
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Evo Raised Rail Feet for Thule Crossbars - Factory Raised Rails - Qty 4
- Roof Rack
- Feet
- 4 Pack
- Thule
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Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - Silver - 53" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 53 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Silver
- Thule
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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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