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Topic: Kayak rack suggestions for 2022 Honda Ridgeline?  (Read 1540 times)

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True

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Just got a used Ridgeline with a bed cover and I am looking at what (if anything) anyone out there would suggest for a kayak rack that wouldn't interfere with the bed cover or would not be too much trouble to install and remove when it wasn't in use. I don't want to have it covering the cab like I did on my 2007 Ridgeline. I think a bed rack would make it much easier for me to load and unload my Hobie Revos. I will most likely get a used rack system on Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist in the area.

Thank you from up north!

Fred "True" Trujillo


scottymeboy

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Hey True…
Not sure what kind of cover you got but I would consider a bed extender you plug into your hitch.
I Luv mine , 3-4 ft is all you have to lift it , quick and easy . But as you may know 10 different people have 10 different ideas….
Scotty
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SpeedyStein

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Hey True…
Not sure what kind of cover you got but I would consider a bed extender you plug into your hitch.
I Luv mine , 3-4 ft is all you have to lift it , quick and easy . But as you may know 10 different people have 10 different ideas….
Scotty

This is my recommendation also - no need to lift it over your head!
- Kevin


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Yakima Over Haul HD is compatible with some bed covers.
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wormguy

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Totally with Scott and speedy on this. A bed extender makes it so easy to load. Think I paid $125 for mine and they are available for less (or more!). I've used mine on a Honda pilot and a couple of f150's. Great investment!
« Last Edit: December 22, 2024, 01:59:45 PM by wormguy »
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Bed extender route - $60 at HF
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SpeedyStein

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Bed extender route - $60 at HF

This is the one I have. Pretty heavy duty, works great for lumber too. Has tie down loops on the ends too. Only complaint is that it makes a perfect L shape and I sometimes scrape the bottom on steep driveways, but it isn't really a problem.
- Kevin


True

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I like the idea of the bed extender, but I have a couple of Hobie Revo's I'd be putting in the 5'4" bed with another 20" of tailgate to cover the 13 foot length of the kayak. I have a Bakflip tonneau cover and am looking into some possible replacement rails with t slots I could use instead of drilling into the Honda factory railing. Thank you for the suggestions.

Fred "True" Trujillo


True

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Finally got around to biting the bullet and had the local truck shop put in slightly modified t-slots to accept the Tonneau cover and the Elevate racks. I am really happy with it. The only thing that I changed was reversing the bolts to let the first section of the Bakflip clear the bar at the lowest (13") setting. I will have to post photos when I get a chance.

Fred "True" Trujillo