How to Transport 2 Kayaks While Towing 5th Wheel Trailer with 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic 2500HD

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I have a 2007 Silverado 2500hd classic crew cab long bed. Will a roof top carrier work with a fifth wheel trailer and what is the best carrier?

asked by: Ray E

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Expert Reply:

You definitely can carry your kayaks on top of your 2007 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Classic while towing your 5th wheel camper - this is actually a pretty common thing!

For a roof rack I recommend the Rhino-Rack Vortex System, parts # RRVA137B-2, # RRRLKVA, and # DK227, which gives you a mounting point for the etrailer J-Style Kayak Carrier # e98878 which is the kayak carrier I recommend. You will need to get 1 for each boat using this carrier. We do have some carriers that allow you to load up multiple boats to the same carrier but the problem you're going to run into is loading them up since your truck is wider.

One thing you'll want to check is to make sure you have enough turning clearance for your 5th wheel with the kayaks loaded up. The rear crossbar will sit 21-21/32" behind the center of the door post. This should give you a good idea of where the kayaks will sit. If you're needing more clearance then you'll want to install the Front Hitch # 31108 and use a load extender like the Erickson # EM07600-07601. This setup means your kayaks will hang over the front of your truck, but it also means that you'll have enough turning clearance for your 5th wheel.

I've attached a few videos for you to check out.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

The roof racks that fit your 2014 Ram 2500 like the Thule Wingbars you referenced will attach to the door frame with feet and fit kits designed specifically for your truck. This is a very common roof setup and the naked roof rack solution work really…

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Answer 2

Because of the overhang from a 5th wheel trailer, your best and only option to secure two 12 kayaks to your 2007 Ram Mega Cab is likely going to be with a roof rack and front mount hitch/goal post style extender combination. Your 2 kayaks side by…

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Answer 3

We have the Rack Em Enclosed Cargo Trailer Ladder Rack part #RA-28 which will attach to your trailer's rain gutters and give you a set of crossbars that your kayaks could install onto. I attached an install video and picture for you to check out…

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In order to carry a kayak on a truck while towing a 5th wheel trailer you can use the Darby Extend-A-Truck Kayak Carrier w/ Hitch Mounted Load Extender and Single-Bar Roof Rack part #DTA944-968-924 and install the load extender on the front of the…

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If you have the F550 cab and chassis model, your best bet would be to go with a front mounted hitch like #65022 then, depending on the size of the boat, you might be able to use a goal post rack like #EM07600-07601. This rack has a weight capacity of…

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Answer 6

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 7

For a roof rack to be compatible on your 2020 Jeep Wrangler with Sky One-Touch Power Top, it can't be mounted on the top of the roof and it needs to be high enough for the folding roof to clear. What you need are tall gutter-mounted roof racks.…

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Aside from a slight change in the appearance of the crossbar (the WingBar Evo has some boxed edges as opposed to the completely smooth front of the AeroBlade) the biggest differences are the rubber strip on top of the crossbar and the weight…

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Yes, I have listed for your below the roof rack systems from Rhino-Rack, Thule, and Yakima that will fit the RetraxPRO XR Hard Tonneau Covers like part #RTT-80243 for your 2019 Ram 1500. Rhino-Rack Vortex Crossbar System part #RRVA180B-RRRLT600…

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Answer 10

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 11

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 12

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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