Recommended Roof Rack for a 2023 Ford F-250 Crew Cab

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Hello, I need some help and am not sure where to start. I have a Ford F250 Crew Cab that I use to haul my 5th wheel. Im looking for a rack system to carry my two kayaks on the roof since my bed is taken up by my hitch. I would like something with lift assist if possible. I have two kayaks 12 footers not short. I am starting with a bare roof. What can you recommend?

asked by: Mireya M

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To add a roof rack to your 2023 Ford F-250 crew cab, I recommend the following parts:

Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars - Naked Roofs - Qty 4 item # RRRLKVA

Custom DK Fit Kit for 4 Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Roof Rack Legs - Naked Roof item # DK498

Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 59" Long - Qty 2 item # RRVA150B-2

Or the Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 65" Long - Qty 2 item # RRVA165B-2 if you use a lift assist kayak carrier. You'll need longer crossbars to clear the side of your truck. If you end up using the Lockrack Adjustable Watersport Carrier item # LR24VR you were looking at you won't need the longer crossbars.

For a lift assist kayak carrier, I recommend the Thule Hullavator item # TH898. It will hang down 40" from the top of your crossbars. The Hullavator takes up 28-1/2" of cross bar space so the 65" bars will work with two. You need 4" - 8" of overhang on each side to allow the Hullavator's fold down assist function to work properly which is why you need the longer 65" item # RRVA165B-2 over the standard 59" item # RRVA150B-2.

I have linked a review video below so you can see the lift function of the Thule Hullavator item # TH898 demonstrated.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Answer 1

The main difference between the Lockrack Adjustable XL Watersport Carrier #LR54FR & the Lockrack Adjustable Watersport Carrier #LR24VR is going to be the adjustable base range. The #LR24VR has an adjustable base range of 19-11/16" to…

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Answer 2

Since we don't have any crossbars that will work directly with your BAK tonneau cover you are going to be a bit limited. One option is to use a set of roof crossbars like the Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars #RRVA150B-2, with the legs #RRRLKVA,…

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I think the Yakima ShowDown Kayak Roof Rack and Lift Assist w/ Tie-Downs item #Y04081 would solve your loading problem. Compatibility won't be an issue it fits round, square, aero, and elliptical crossbars. You will need to take a measurement to…

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Answer 4

Fully retracted, the Lockrack Adjustable XL Watersport Carrier #LR54FR measures 17" high. So if you're looking for at least 3", you'll get that and plenty more which will ensure that the canoe does not hit your truck's cab.…

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Answer 5

The Lockrack Adjustable XL Watersport Carrier - Canoe, Kayak, or 2 SUPs - Side Loading - Universal Mount #LR54FR would be a great option for carrying your 18-Gruman Canoe. The arms are not adjustable but they ratchet down against your canoe and lock…

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Answer 6

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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Answer 7

Aside from a slight change in the appearance of the crossbar (the WingBar Evo has some boxed edges as opposed to the completely smooth front of the AeroBlade) the biggest differences are the rubber strip on top of the crossbar and the weight…

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Answer 8

For a roof rack to be compatible on your 2020 Jeep Wrangler with Sky One-Touch Power Top, it can't be mounted on the top of the roof and it needs to be high enough for the folding roof to clear. What you need are tall gutter-mounted roof racks.…

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Answer 9

Yes, I have listed for your below the roof rack systems from Rhino-Rack, Thule, and Yakima that will fit the RetraxPRO XR Hard Tonneau Covers like part #RTT-80243 for your 2019 Ram 1500. Rhino-Rack Vortex Crossbar System part #RRVA180B-RRRLT600…

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Answer 10

The Hellwig Adjustable Big Wig Rear Anti-Sway Bar #HE94FR is only going to leave a few inches between it and the spare tire, as you can see in the attached picture. Depending on how far forward you have the tire it could potentially interfere with…

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Answer 11

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 12

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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