What Kayak Rack will Fit My 12-Ft. Hobie Kayak on My 2019 Ram 2500?

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Have a 12 ft Hobie Cat kayak and need a roof rack that will fit?

asked by: Dave

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For a great roof rack system on your 2019 RAM 2500 for your 12-ft. Hobie kayak, the recommended parts you need require a different setup depending on the cab type of your truck.

If you have a crew cab or a mega cab, I recommend the following parts:

- Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 59" Long - Qty 2 # RRVA150B-2
- Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars - Naked Roofs or Fixed Mounting Points - Qty 4 # RRRLKVA
- Custom DK Fit Kit for 4 Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Roof Rack Legs - Naked Roof # DK043
- (Optional for extra security) All-Metal Locks # RRVA-LEC4

If you have a regular cab truck, I recommend the following setup:

- Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - Silver - 60" Long - Qty 2 # TH711500
- Evo Clamp Feet for Thule Crossbars - Naked Roofs - Qty 4 # TH710501
- Fit Kit for Thule Evo Clamp Roof Rack Feet - 5199 # TH145199
- (Optional for extra security) Thule One-Key System Lock Cylinders - Qty 2 # TH450200

For a kayak carrier that will work with both of these setups as well as your 12-ft. Hobie kayak, I recommend the Rhino-Rack Nautic 581 Rear Loading Kayak Carrier - Saddle Style - Rear Loading - Channel Mount # RR581. The Nautic 581 will fit the top channels on the Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero crossbars and the Thule WingBar Evo crossbars. The Nautic 581 comes with 2 load straps with cam buckles as well as 2 bow/stern ties for securing your kayak to your 2019 RAM 2500.

expert reply by: Bob C

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Answer 1

If your vehicle's owners manual states your roof has a capacity of 165lbs or more you need the etrailer J-Style Kayak Carrier - Folding - Universal Mount Item #e98878. This light carrier has a capacity of 150lbs and will work great for your roof!…

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Answer 2

You have a few different requirements going on at once. Let's take them one at a time. Your Mirage Pro Angler 14 fishing kayak measures 164-inches long x 38-inches wide and does indeed weigh a substantial 150-lbs fully rigged. Most…

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Answer 3

The Detail K2 Flip Rack Fold Down Ladder Rack #K2TFR150 that you referenced will work well to carry your Hobie 12 Pro Angler kayak while towing your camper trailer. The Flip Rack is confirmed to fit all bed lengths of your F-150 and has a weight…

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Answer 4

Since the weight capacity of your Curt Roof Rack is 150lbs, you will really want to get a different roof rack that can accommodate the total 170lbs of your two kayaks. Your best option is going to be the Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars #RRVA126B-2…

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Answer 5

First, I recommend checking the weight capacity of your vehicle's roof as well as the weight capacity of the crossbars on your roof. Most vehicle roofs do not have a very high weight capacity. This information will likely be located in your…

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I reached out to Malone, who told me the Malone MegaWing Sit-On-Top Kayak Carrier with Tie-Downs #MPG207 would work on your 2 inch diameter round crossbar because it will fit bars up to 4 inches wide and it also comes with two sets of bolts, which…

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Answer 7

The correct Invis-A-Rack Folding Ladder Rack for your 2019 Ford F-150 with the 5-1/2' bed is part #DZ951550, the part #DZ951600 is for a 6-1/2' bed. If the length specification you are looking for is of the base rails then what I can tell you…

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Answer 8

It sounds like you are wanting to take 2 kayaks with you if you're wanting to put them side by side. The Thule Hullavator you referenced requires roughly 29-1/2" of load bar space and the cross bars must extend 4-8" past the mounting…

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Answer 9

A roof rack for your 2016 Ram 1500 Crew Cab would be your best option for carrying a kayak. The Rhino Rack Aero Kit part #RRVA150B-2, #RRRLKVA, and #DK043 would be a fantastic option that's confirmed as a fit for your truck for carrying a kayak…

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Answer 10

The best option I have for you to carry your kayaks on the camper shell is with the Rhino-Rack Roof Rack System part #Y02-480B which uses tracks so you can slide the crossbars back and forth at will. In regards to installation, you will have to drill…

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Answer 11

You will need to install tracks to your fiberglass cap and then you can attach a roof rack to those tracks. I recommend the Rhino-Rack Aero Bar Roof Rack for Camper Shells - Track Mount - Black - Standard - 54" Long, part #Y02-480B. This is a…

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Answer 12

You can use your Hobie carriers on your Malone MicroSport LowBed Trailer #MPG464-LB with the Malone Installation Hardware for Hobie Style Carriers #MPG5576-6. I have added a cut out of the instructions and linked them below but you just need to…

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