How Much Weight Can You Put On Top of the TuXport Soft Tonneau Cover # TX281601?
Question:
Want to put 2 kayaks on top of tarp will it hold the weight?
asked by: Steve C
Helpful Expert Reply:
I have a solution for you. Technically, the TuXport Soft Tonneau Cover # TX281601 can hold up to 200 pounds of evenly distributed weight on the cover and will fit your 1999 GMC Sierra (8-ft. bed). However, there would be difficulty with securing the kayaks to your truck without a crossbar system.
With that being said, the safest way to transport your 2 kayaks would be a ladder rack system like the Adarac Custom Truck Bed Ladder Rack - Steel with Aluminum Crossbars # A70570. The Adarac Custom installs into your 1999 GMC Sierra's stake pockets so it will leave your bed rails open for the TruXport to install. In addition, the Adarac comes with a 500 pound maximum weight capacity.
Along with the Adarac ladder rack, I recommend the Yakima JayLow Kayak Carrier w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style or Post Style # Y04073. The JayLow will make sure that the kayaks are fastened securely to your vehicle to make sure they don't fall off your truck during transport. It has a single-kayak weight capacity of 80 pounds and a 2-kayak capacity of 110 pound. Another great thing about the JayLow is that it already comes with a set of tie-down straps and bow/stern tie-downs to secure 1 of your kayaks to your rack and to your vehicle. For additional straps for your second kayak, you will need the Yakima Bow/Stern Tie-Down Ropes w/ Ratchets and Strap Loops # Y04031. As far as security, you have the option of adding the Same-Key Lock Cores # Y07202 for added theft-deterrence. The JayLow will fit onto the bars of the Adarac ladder rack.
Products Referenced in This Question
Adarac Custom Truck Bed Ladder Rack - Steel with Aluminum Crossbars - 500 lbs
- Ladder Racks
- Truck Bed
- Fixed Rack
- Work and Recreation
- Steel and Aluminum
- Fixed Height
- Over the Bed
- No-Drill Application
- Adarac
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Yakima Bow/Stern Tie-Down Ropes w/ Ratchets and Strap Loops - 1/4" x 12' - 150 lbs - Qty 2
- Accessories and Parts
- Watersport Carriers
- Bow and Stern Straps
- Yakima
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Yakima JayLow Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Fishing Kayak
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- J-Style
- Post-Style
- Folding
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- Yakima
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Yakima Same Key System (SKS) Lock Cores (QTY 2)
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Roof Bike Racks
- Roof Box
- Roof Rack
- Ski and Snowboard Racks
- Keys
- Lock Parts
- Lock Cores and Cylinders
- Yakima
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TruXedo TruXport Soft, Roll-Up Tonneau Cover
- Tonneau Cover
- Roll-Up - Soft
- Not Rack Compatible
- Opens at Tailgate
- Standard Profile - Top of Bed Rails
- Vinyl
- Vinyl Grain
- Truxedo
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