Canoe Carrier for a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 with Thule Xsporter Crossbars on a Ladder Rack
Question:
We have a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 with an xporter rack. We also have a 17foot fiberlite canoe. There is not enough clearance and the canoe hits the top of the truck. What parts do we need to haul the canoe? Will the 830 stacker work? Or the j shape carrier work?
asked by: Todd H
Expert Reply:
None of the actual canoe carriers are going to offer enough height to lift the canoe up above the truck roof so I suggest a different approach. You can use the Rhino-Rack T-Load, # RTL002, if your 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 has a 2 inch trailer hitch.
The height adjustable support bar will offer a third bar so you can mount the canoe a little further back and not have it interfere with the truck. If you do need a hitch, I have included a link to the hitch main page for your truck.
Canoes do not normally work with kayak carriers. But you could use a saddle style carrier, # TH881. To get it to work with the Xsporter bars on the ladder rack you will need to use an adapter, # THXADAPT3.
Products Referenced in This Question
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
- Steel
- Black
- Rhino Rack
more information >
Thule Top Deck 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
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- Thule
more information >
Thule Xadapt3 Xsporter Load Bar Adapter for the Hullaport
- Accessories and Parts
- Ladder Racks
- Adapters
- Load Bars
- Xsporter
- Thule
more information >
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Thule Stacker Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - Post Style - Folding - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- Post-Style
- Folding
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- Thule
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Shop: Yakima LongArm Truck Bed Load Extender - 2" Hitches - Aluminum - 300 lbs
- Article: How to Tie Down a Canoe To a Roof Rack
- Shop: Rhino-Rack Universal Load Assist - Crossbar Mount - Side Loading - 132 lbs
- Shop: Yakima LongArm Bed and Roof Load Extender for 2" Hitches - Aluminum - 165 lbs
- Shop: Rhino-Rack T-Load Hitch Mounted Load Assist and Support Bar for 2" Hitches - 49" Long
- Video: Rhino-Rack T-Load Hitch Mounted Load Assist Review - 2021 Toyota Tacoma
- Video: Yakima LongArm Bed and Roof Load Extender Review
- Video: Rhino-Rack T-Load Hitch Mounted Load Assist Review
- Q&A: Comparing the Different Rhino-Rack Roof Rack Crossbars with T-Load Bar
- Q&A: Carrying 150-lb Fishing Kayak on 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab
- Q&A: Roof Rack and Kayak Carrier Recommendation for 2017 Chevy Colorado
- Q&A: Recommendation to Transport Kayak on 2011 Toyota Tundra with BakFlip Tonneau Cover Installed
- Q&A: Recommended Roof Rack For Carrying A Long Canoe On A 2022 Ford F-250 Crew Cab
- Shop: Truck Bed Extender
- Search Results: roof rack
- Article: How to Measure for Trailer Hitch Drop
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Shop: etrailer Hitch Pin Alignment Collar for Hitch Accessories - 2" Hitches
- Shop: Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller - Dash Knob - 1 to 2 Axles - Proportional
- Search Results: rhino rack
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Shop: Roof Rack
- Search Results: hitch extender
- Video: Yakima LongArm Bed Extender Review
- Shop: Suspension Enhancement
- Video: Rhino-Rack Universal Side Loader Review
- Shop: Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Search Results: bed extender
- Shop: Brake Controller
- Search Results: truck bed extender
on Watersport Carriers
