Weight Capacity of Folding Rhino Rack Kayak Rack S512

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The previous answer to this question provided that the weight capacity of this rack was 99 lbs., however, that is for the fixed version of the Rhino Folding J Style rack. Can you please provide the weight capacity for the FOLDING version?

asked by: Dan D

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Expert Reply:

The weight capacity of the Rhino-Rack J-Style Kayak Carrier part # S512 is 99 lbs per Rhino-Rack. The fixed version part # S510 is also 99 lbs. They are both 99 lbs.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

Since you're wanting to install a J-Style carrier on the Thule Xsporter Pro #TH500XTB full-sized crossbars we need to check out the Kuat kayak carriers as they will be wide enough to fit the larger crossbars on your 2022 Ram 1500. For a standard…

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Answer 2

For your 2020 Kia Telluride I recommend going with the Yakima JetStream Crossbars #Y00425 with RidgeLine Towers #Y00145 and RidgeClip Fit Kit #Y94FR. This rack will attach directly to your Telluride's side rails. When it comes to a kayak carrier…

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Answer 3

I checked just now to verify that the weight capacity of the Rhino-Rack J-Style Kayak Carrier #S512 you referenced is 99 lbs.

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Answer 4

The etrailer J-Style Kayak Carrier #e98878 fit 3-1/8" wide x 1-1/2" tall crossbars while the crossbars for the Thule Xsporter Pro #TH500XTB are slightly larger at 3-1/2" wide x 1-1/2" tall so we need to look at a different kayak…

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Answer 5

Hi, that's a good question but I don't think I can answer definitively that yes you can do so "safely". The product is designed and tested with placement on the inside; that is not say that you personally can't be comfortable…

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Answer 6

The (discontinued) Thule Hull-A-Port Pro TH935PRO will fit your Thule TracRac SR 43002 but you need the Watersports Adapter #THXADAPT11 to do so since the TracRac SR crossbars are much thicker than your average roof rack crossbar. If you don't…

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Answer 7

Thank you for the photos! It looks like if you flip the Rhino-Rack J-Style Kayak Carrier #S512 so the J-Cradles are hanging out over the Prinsu rack you should be able to move the clamping mechanism further out to the side for better clearance.…

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Answer 8

Yes, the Rhino-Rack J-Style Kayak Carrier part #S512 is compatible with the Thule AeroBlade crossbars. The Rhino-Rack kayak carriers are compatible with most factory, aero/elliptical, and round crossbars. The Rhino-Rack kayak carrier is an excellent…

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Answer 9

The Rhino-Rack J-Style Kayak Carrier - Fixed - Universal Mount #have a 99-lb weight capacity. This carrier can mount to round, square, aero or most factory crossbars so they would be a great option for your 70-lb tandem kayaks. I've linked a…

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Answer 10

The universal mount that is on the Rhino-Rack J-Style Kayak Carrier, part #S512, is designed for strength and stability. We do not offer any kayak carriers that have a T-bolt attachment for the channels in the Aero crossbars you said you have. The…

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Answer 11

The Thule Xsporter Pro #TH500XT has crossbars that are 72" long x 3-1/2" wide x 1-1/2" tall. The Rhino-Rack J-Style Kayak Carrier - Folding - Universal Mount #S512 will not fit around those crossbars, however they can be mounted when…

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Answer 12

It looks like you have the older HullRaiser J-Style kayak carrier 8004029 that mounts directly to round bars. You can upgrade them to fit aero-style crossbars by using the MightyMounts and the Yakima Bolt Upgrade Kit 8860007. Unfortunately this bolt…

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