looking for bed rack info

[Eric Reed]

For the 5' bed, crew cab, I'm looking for any bed rack idea that does fits with Ranger especially with 2 kayaks. I saw one from Thule: https://www.thule.com/en-us/us/roof..._-500xtb?car=ford-ranger-4dr-crew+cab-_-qkbn# which i like to change the height up and down.

Because I am short 5'4", been considering for hullavator pro that can lift up and down alone. https://www.thule.com/en-us/us/sport-rack/kayak-roof-racks/thule-hullavator-pro-_-1685448
Wonder if I can put 2 hullavator on both sides?

Any one have similar products especially for kayak (and maybe SUP in the future)?

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[khyros]

I haven't seen it specifically on the Ranger, but I've seen dual Hullavators on top of a CR-V a couple weeks ago. It sure looks weird without kayaks in it, but it's definitely doable. One thing I'd note - the rack itself isn't really designed to be adjusted when loaded. Not saying it won't be possible, but if that's your intention, you might be disappointed in the function.

Alternatively, might I recommend investigating something that rolls on from the back? The nice part about that is that you can lift your kayak up on one side (not necessarily at the very tip either, so you don't have to be able to reach all the way) and place on the back of the truck, then walk the other side up until it's fully seated. Unfortunately, you still have to reach to secure it... not the main secures, but the bow/stern lines.

 

[Eric Reed]

I haven't seen it specifically on the Ranger, but I've seen dual Hullavators on top of a CR-V a couple weeks ago. It sure looks weird without kayaks in it, but it's definitely doable. One thing I'd note - the rack itself isn't really designed to be adjusted when loaded. Not saying it won't be possible, but if that's your intention, you might be disappointed in the function.

Alternatively, might I recommend investigating something that rolls on from the back? The nice part about that is that you can lift your kayak up on one side (not necessarily at the very tip either, so you don't have to be able to reach all the way) and place on the back of the truck, then walk the other side up until it's fully seated. Unfortunately, you still have to reach to secure it... not the main secures, but the bow/stern lines.

Guess it's time to get a mini 3 steps ladder!! ha Thanks for the details.

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