How to Carry Two Kayaks on 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 Extended Cab
Question:
I want to carry 2 kayaks on my truck 2014 GMC Sierra, 1500 Ext. Cab, with a BAK tonneau cover. Does the DTA944-968-924 rack fit any J style Kayak carriers as my kayaks are 29 inches in width each? I am not sure I could even lift the kayaks high enough to use a J style, so perhaps some type of roller application may work. Is there another way I can do this? I have looked at Thule ladder systems, Yakima systems, and others. Looking for good advice.
asked by: Tom C
Expert Reply:
The best option really is going to be a roof rack with two J-style carriers, but since you mentioned possibly not being able to lift the kayaks up, you'll need a load assist. That is a lot of parts, so I'll list the recommend ones for you that give you the best value, starting with the roof rack for your 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 Extended Cab:
- Round 66" CrossBars for Yakima Roof Rack System # Y00410
- BaseLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars # Y28TR
- BaseClip Fit Kit for Yakima BaseLine Roof Rack Towers # Y06122
- RoundBar SL Adapter # Y03536
For a pair of kayaks I recommend two of the etrailer J-Style Kayak Carrier # e98878 and for a load assist the Rhino-Rack Universal Load Assist # RR-RUSL.
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Rhino-Rack Universal Load Assist - Crossbar Mount - Side Loading - 132 lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- Watersport Carriers
- Load Assists
- Rhino Rack
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Yakima RoundBar Crossbars - Steel - Black - 66" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Round Bars
- 66 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Yakima
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RoundBar SL Adapter for Yakima BaseLine, SkyLine, TimberLine, and RidgeLine Towers - Qty 4
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- Roof Rack
- Adapters
- Crossbars
- Yakima
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BaseClip Fit Kit for Yakima BaseLine Roof Rack Towers - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 2 Pack
- Yakima
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BaseLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Naked Roofs - Qty 4
- Accessories and Parts
- Roof Rack
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- Towers
- Yakima
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etrailer Kayak Carrier w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Clamp On
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- Fishing Kayak
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- Roof Mount Carrier
- J-Style
- Folding
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
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- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- etrailer
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