What are the Longest Crossbars Available for a Camper with Rhino-Rack Tracks for a Hullavator
Question:
We have a 2019 Ford F-250 Super-duty Crew Cab and plan to purchase a topper/shell for it with Rhino tracks pre-installed. We’d like to then put two Hullavators on top for our kayaks which weigh 45# each. According to the Ford specs, the truck is 80” wide, and the Hullavator requires 4” min overhang, so we’d need a bar 88” wide. Is my math correct and is such a bar available from Rhino or Thule?
asked by: Laurie D
Expert Reply:
I have a solution for you.
First, though, there aren't crossbars that are 88" long. You won't be able to use the Thule Hullavator, part # TH898, but we have another option to help assist loading your kayak. It's the Malone DownLoader, part # MPG114MD, coupled with the Telos XL Load Assist for Malone J-Style Kayak Carriers, part # MPG351XL. This will be a big help getting your kayak loaded on the camper of your 2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty.
For the roof system, since you will have Rhino-Rack tracks, I will recommend using the Track Mount RLTF Legs for Rhino-Rack RTC- and RT-Style Roof Rack Tracks, part # RLTF. They work with Rhino-Rack Square Bars and Aero Bars.
For the crossbars themselves, I recommend the Vortex Aero Crossbar - Aluminum - Silver - 79" Long, part # RRVA200S-2. They're the longest available from Rhino-Rack (the longest from Thule measure the same, by the way), and they work with the RLTF Legs and the DownLoader.
I've linked to video reviews of all of these parts below.
Products Referenced in This Question
Malone DownLoader 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
- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- Malone
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Telos XL Load Assist for Malone Kayak Carriers - Side Loading
- Accessories and Parts
- Watersport Carriers
- Load Assists
- Malone
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Track Mount RLTF Legs for Rhino-Rack RTC- and RT-Style Roof Rack Tracks - 3" Tall - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Feet
- 2 Pack
- Rhino Rack
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Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Roof Rack and Lift Assist w/ Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Universal Mount
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- Saddle-Style
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- Track Mount
- Clamp On
- Load Assist
- Thule
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