Rhino-Rack Universal Load Assist Compatibility With Heavy-Duty Crossbars and Yakima J-Bars

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I have Yakama Bowdown JBars mounted to Rhino Rack HD bars on the cap of a Ford F-150 Supercrew. Will the RHINO-RACK universal side loader fit?

asked by: Jon T

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Yes, you will be able to use the Rhino-Rack Universal Load Assist # RR-RUSL with the Rhino-Rack Heavy-Duty Roof Rack Crossbars and Yakima Bowdown J-bars on your Ford F-150 Supercrew. Do note that the support pole for the load assist maxes out at 87-1/8" extended.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

There are a couple things that you can try for fitting the Rhino-Rack Universal Load Assist #RR-RUSL on your crossbars with the J-style carriers installed. The first would be to try some of the different clamp sizes, the load assist should have…

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Answer 2

I have a few different options that will accomplish what you are needing to do, without having to attach other crossbars to your existing crossbars. The first option would be a load assist bar like the Rhino-Rack Universal Load Assist #RR-RUSL or…

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Answer 3

Yes, the Rhino-Rack Universal Load Assist part #RR-RUSL will work with a j-style kayak carrier like the Yakima JayLow Kayak Carrier part #Y04073. I have attached a photo for you of this load assist being used with similar j-style kayak carriers.

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Answer 4

Yes the Rhino Rack load assist part #RR-RUSL can be used with your Thule AeroBlade crossbars. It also would work with the other racks you mentioned as well.

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Answer 5

The Rhino-Rack Universal Load Assist #RR-RUSL will fit properly on most larger roof rack crossbars. It is confirmed to fit on bars which measure as large as 3-1/8 wide and 1-7/8-inch tall so you can check your bars' thickness to confirm…

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Answer 6

The Rhino-Rack Universal Load Assist #RR-RUSL comes with several brackets that work with numerous brands of aftermarket crossbars but none specific to OEM crossbars. I am confident that at least one set of the included brackets could be modified to…

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Answer 7

I do have an option for you but most load assists like the Rhino-Rack Universal Load Assist part #RR-RUSL won't work on factory roof racks as they require overhang which the flush systems don't have. Instead, I recommend the Yakima ShowBoat…

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Answer 8

It's very difficult to answer that question, as the extension of the #RR-RUSL will depend on the length of the crossbars used on the vehicle. According to rhino rack, when extended fully, the bar will extend out past the end of the crossbar…

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Answer 9

The support leg of the Rhino Rack Universal Load Assist #RR-RUSL extends 87-1/8 inches, or 7 feet, 3-1/8 inches. The 2016 Ford F-150 has a listed height between 75 inches and 77 inches but you will want to double check by measuring from your roof…

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Answer 10

What you would need to do when using the Rhino-Rack universal side loader #RR-RUSL is place the carrier you use at the opposite end of the crossbars from where the side loader is mounted to avoid any interference. It is likely that the Rhino-Rack…

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Answer 11

The ideal solution to make it easier to load your kayaks is the LongArm #Y01149-1150 for a 2 inch hitch. It will make it so much easier to get the kayak up to the roof. Another option is the Inno kayak lifter load assist #INA453. Instead of helping…

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Answer 12

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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Rhino-Rack Universal Load Assist Compatibility With Heavy-Duty Crossbars and Yakima J-Bars

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