Recommended Front Hitch for Carrying Kayaks With 2020 Ram 3500 Diesel Dually
Question:
Can you recommend a front hitch with a 2 inch receiver. I pull a fifth wheel so would like to carry kayaks over the front hood. Can you recommend additional equipment to make this happen. Thanks
asked by: John D
Helpful Expert Reply:
Since your 2020 Ram 3500 is diesel, you need the EcoHitch Hidden Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # EH37FR. This hitch has a 2" receiver with a 10,000 lb line pull and 1000 lb vertical load limit to handle your kayaks. It has a hidden cross tube to help maintain a factory look and is made in the USA.
In order to support kayaks coming from your roof rack over the hood, you need the Yakima LongArm Bed and Roof Load Extender # Y01149. With the extension this has a 165 lb weight capacity. It has 3 adjustment points and a 60" corssbar with integrated tie-down points to secure your kayaks. If you want to lock it the HitchLock # Y07235 can also be added.
You will also need to be able to secure the kayaks to your roof rack. For that I recommend the Yakima DeckHand Kayak Carrier with Tie-Downs - Saddle Style # Y04083-2. This should allow you to mount 2 kayaks on your roof rack since you only need one attachment point for each while using the LongArm. These saddle-style cradles will let you carry your kayaks hull side down, and install on most crossbar styles. They are also compatible with the Yakima Same Key System Lock Cores # Y07202.
If you need a roof rack, check out the Yakima JetStream Rack. This will require the # Y00426, # Y28TR, and the # Y06135. This rack uses the extremely quiet and low-profile JetStream crossbars.
I have attached some review and installation videos for your reference.
Products Referenced in This Question
Yakima JetStream Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 60" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 60 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Yakima
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Yakima LongArm Truck Bed Load Extender - 2" Hitches - Aluminum - 300 lbs
- Truck Bed Extender
- Folds for Storage
- Adjustable Height
- 60 Inch Wide
- Hitch Load Extender
- Aluminum
- Black
- Yakima
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Yakima DeckHand Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- Saddle-Style
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Rear Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- Yakima
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BaseClip Fit Kit for Yakima BaseLine Roof Rack Towers - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 2 Pack
- 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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Yakima HitchLock for Yakima Hitch Mounted Bike Racks - Same Key System (SKS)
- Trailer Hitch Lock
- Rack Specific Locks
- Keyed Alike
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- For Yakima Racks
- Yakima
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BaseLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Naked Roofs - Qty 4
- Accessories and Parts
- Roof Rack
- Tower Parts
- Towers
- Yakima
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EcoHitch Hidden Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
- Front Receiver Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Front Mount Hitch
- 1000 lbs Vert Load
- 10000 lbs Line Pull
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Square Tube
- EcoHitch
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