Elevate FS Rack System and Thule Hull A Port Aero Kayak Rack 

I just tried tying down the front and back by using the middle hooks, and it worked very well. I will try to send a picture.

Mine just came in today. I am wondering did the middle hooks come with the racks. If so, I did not receive them with the package.

That what I started to do and it works great, thank you for comment.

I don't have 4 kayaks to try, but I was able to fit 4 racks on the elevate rack with no problems. So I think you can fit 4 kayaks.

Yes I did, I had to remove the tunnel cover and side rails, then install the Truxedo rails on top of the tunnel cover rails and clamp them together.

​@@paquetteadventures4120is this the Ford branded tonneau cover? I have it on my F-250. Presumably I could do this setup.

Hello, I did, and it worked great for my kayaks, but the newer racks come with 3 different levels of adjustments. A lot better.

Why didn’t they think about additional hole heights to begin with?

I have a Mopar hard top tunnel cover. I had it installed when I purchased my Ram Sport but I'm sure their other brands that can also fit just as well.

I'm pretty sure you can get them on Amazon or your local hardware store (Home Depot), just make sure of the size.

Thank you for the idea, however, instead of using the tie down on the hood I started using the tie down cleats on the rails, which work very well. Thanks for the comment.

@@paquetteadventures4120 you are welcome. How are you liking the elevate rack? Did you end up drilling holes to allow you to raise the rack just enough to open your cover. I'm thinking of the exact setup for my F150 that I have on order. It's more of an affordable option than a topper with roof rails and rack.

If you go to realtruck.com and find elevate rack system, at the bottom of page under detail it will give you a chart where you can find the part number that will fit your truck. Hopefully this helps.

The hard top cover I have is Mopar.

Kayak 1- Length 14' and width 26" Kayak 2- Length 12.5' and width 31"

I did think of that, so my plan is to bring the tuck rack up 3 or 4 inch and drill new holes in the poles . That would give me the clearance I need. Or I can use the other holes already there, which is 9in higher, but I think that is a little too high. Thanks for your comment.