Best Way To Carry a Canoe On a 2017 Ford F-150
Question:
We tow a cargo trailer conversion. I really need to have something for that type of application.
asked by: Mark W
Expert Reply:
The best way to secure a canoe on a 2017 Ford F-150 is on the roof, offset to the rear with a load extender for added stability and support. I recommend the Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbar System and T-Load Hitch Mounted Load Assist composed of the following parts; part # RRVA150B, part # RRRLKVAH, part # RTL002, and part # DK427H. This is a great custom fit system that will look great on the truck and preform flawlessly. The best of all is that you can still use your bed space as you would normally and there's no issue with a tonneau cover.
Please note, you will still need a way to secure the canoe to the rack and for this I recommend a simple Rhino-Rack SUP and Surfboard Pad Kit part # RRRWP05 which comes with tie-downs as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
- Front Receiver Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Front Mount Hitch
- 500 lbs Vert Load
- 9000 lbs Line Pull
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Square Tube
- CURT
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Custom DK Fit Kit for 2 Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Roof Rack Legs - Naked Roof
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 2 Pack
- Rhino Rack
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Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars - Naked Roofs or Fixed Mounting Points - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Feet
- 2 Pack
- Rhino Rack
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Rhino-Rack SUP and Surfboard Pads w/ Tie-Downs for Crossbars - Universal - 33-1/2" Long - Qty 2
- Watersport Carriers
- Canoe
- Kayak
- Paddle Board
- Surfboard
- Roof Mount Carrier
- Crossbar Pads
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Rear Loading
- Side Loading
- Hook-and-Loop Mount
- No Load Assist
- Rhino Rack
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Rhino-Rack T-Load Hitch Mounted Load Assist and Support Bar for 2" Hitches - 49" Long
- Truck Bed Extender
- Adjustable Height
- 48 - 64 Inch Wide
- Hitch Load Extender
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- Black
- Rhino Rack
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Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbar - Aluminum - Black - 59" Long - Qty 1
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- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 59 Inch Bar Space
- 1 Bar
- Overhang
- Black
- Rhino Rack
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Mark W.
11/17/2022
We tow a cargo trailer conversion. I really need to have something for that type of application.