I need a roof rack to transport a kayak, any recommendations? Thanks
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vezePilot
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American Trucks is one of many places to acquire goodies for your truck. This link is a page there which includes Bed Racks made to fit our Trail Boss trucks.
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Most Tonneau bed covers, like my TruXport, unfortunately cover some or all of the Stake Slots that may be required for a rack.
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Most Tonneau bed covers, like my TruXport, unfortunately cover some or all of the Stake Slots that may be required for a rack.
beezer1519
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American Trucks is one of many places to acquire goodies for your truck. This link is a page there which includes Bed Racks made to fit our Trail Boss trucks.
Chevy Silverado Bed Racks, Roof Racks & Carriers for 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 | AmericanTrucks
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Most Tonneau bed covers, like my TruXport, unfortunately cover some or all of the Stake Slots that may be required for a rack.
Depends on your budget and ultimate goals. For example I want a rack but don’t want to lose the ability to use a bed cover for long overnight trips. I went with a retraxpro xr cover, this like the the other poster commented takes the bed pocket stakes away but it has a slot system in the rails to allow for racks or other systems compatible with it. Still have security for the bed and any cargo along with a rack of my choosing. My ultimate plan is for a roof top tent above the bed. But the system could be used with different types of racks. If you are just looking for a rack with no cargo cover then a Yakima or similar rack system for the bed with adapters is the way to go.
If you’re looking to move kayaks then a bed rack would suit your needs more, & there’s quite a few more options available. I’ve searched far & wide for a roof rack for the new body style & the only thing I’ve found is by KC. Looks great, follows the contours of the roof, but I’m not sure that it’d be great for kayaks, & at ~$2500....woof. As far as bed racks go I am going to go with a 12” by RCI. With the tonneau adapters it’s less than a grand, effectively raises the rack to 15” so you have minimal, if any, rear view obstruction, & includes side panels that you can mount various things to. I definitely like most of the other bed racks available, but all of the above at the price point is what sold me.
If money isn’t a concern, check out the smart tops by RSI. Beautiful & functional, but holy hell I can’t justify 4K+ on something when I’m already about to dive into a 3k roof top tent.
If money isn’t a concern, check out the smart tops by RSI. Beautiful & functional, but holy hell I can’t justify 4K+ on something when I’m already about to dive into a 3k roof top tent.
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R mess
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Thanks for the advice. I need to to transport a kayak when pulling a camper. When not I will slide kayak in bed of truck
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R mess
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Great choice on the cover. I need to roof rack when pulling a camper. I‘m thinking of just the roof bar I can remove when not using it. Thanks for the advice.
Double Track
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I run this cover and Yakima overhaul and it works out really well! Not sure if you’re still in the market, but I found it to be a great combination.
