Best Rear Loading Kayak Carrier to Fit Adarac Ladder Rack Crossbars

Question:

I have a 2019 Dodge Ram 1500 Rebel. I have installed an Adarac 1 1/2 inch bars I wanted like a Thule Dock and glide but concerned it wont fit on that size square bar. Please advise best fit for this system. Thanks,

asked by: Andrew B

Expert Reply:

The Thule DockGlide Kayak Carrier # TH896 fits crossbars up to 4" wide x 1-1/2" tall. Since the crossbars on your Adarac ladder rack are 1-1/2" square they fall into the max dimensions of the DockGlide so it should fit.

With that being said, I tend to operate under the "better safe than sorry" banner so since you'll be at the max for the DockGlide I recommend checking out the Yakima SweetRoll Kayak Carrier # Y04074 as an alternative. This is a rear loading setup that actually uses rollers at the back so it'll be easier loading your kayak plus this fits crossbars up to 3-1/2" wide x 1-11/16" tall so it will easily be able to accommodate the Adarac bars plus the mounting hardware is much easier to use than the DockGlide.

Attached are some review videos for you to check out.

expert reply by: Jon G