Recommended Roof Rack And Kayak Carrier For 2017 Ram 3500 Crew Cab
Question:
I am interested in a roof rack system for a 2017 Ram crew cab. I was looking at the rino 2500 but not sure if I need both attaching parts. I would also like kayak racks for the rack system. Any suggestion for a rack system would be appreciated
asked by: Jordy B
Helpful Expert Reply:
The Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbar setup will work great on your 2017 Ram 3500 Crew Cab. You will need the crossbar set that comes with a quantity of 2 bars, which will accommodate kayak carriers without an issue. The complete kit you need is as follows: Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 59" Long - Qty 2 # RRVA150B-2, 2500 Legs # RRRLKVA, and 2500 Fit Kit # DK043. Instead of the black crossbars you can go with silver # RRVA150S-2 if you'd like. The weight capacity for this system is 165lbs. The crossbars have a top channel that allows track-mounted accessories to be easily installed or removed.
For a kayak carrier you can use Rhino-Rack J-Style Kayak Carrier - Fixed - Universal Mount # S510 for 1 kayak or Rhino-Rack 2 Kayak Carrier w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Side Loading # S512-S512X for 2 kayaks. Both of these kayak carriers will clamp onto the Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars. I attached demonstration videos for you to check out.
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 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 - Silver - 59" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 59 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Silver
- Rhino Rack
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Rhino-Rack Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Fixed - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- J-Style
- Fixed
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- 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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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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