The pick-up truck is fantastic for lugging around almost any type of gear you need to transport. But how do you safely carry a kayak or a canoe on a truck without having it point straight up? While there are racks that will fit over the truck’s cab on many models, a better way to carry big loads is using a bed rack — like the Thule 422XT Xsporter.
The 422XT Xsporter is a heavy-duty aluminum, multi-purpose bed-mounted rack that can handle anything from watercraft to drywall. It is similar to Thule’s 375 or 376 pick-up truck racks, except for one key detail: its crossbar has an adjustable height.

A Toyota Tundra Crew Cab with the 422XT in the "down" position
Having a crossbar with an adjustable height means you don’t have to worry about low parking garages when the rack is not in use even if you have accessories on it. It has four different height positions that lock into place using a key. And while it is a great rack for carrying your aluminum fishing boat, it is also designed to be a professional grade ladder and building materials rack with a carrying capacity of up to 450 lbs. on most of the trucks it fits.
Most Thule accessories will fit on the Xsporter rack, either directly on to it or via their “XAdapt” kits (ranging from $15-25). The Dodge Dakota shown below has a Thule Glide and Set kayak rack attachment with the XAdapt3 adaptor kit. The Glide and Set has a soft, felt-coated saddle on the back bar for ease of loading the boat, and a “grippy” rubber saddle at the front to grip the boat.

The Dodge Dakota with the 422XT outfitted with the Thule 883 Glide and Set
This customer needed to carry a kayak, a canoe, and a ladder (obviously not all at the same time!) on his pick-up. Notice the ”Load Stops” on the driver’s side of the rack — these can be used for canoes, ladders, lumber, or whatever; one set of Load Stops comes included with the 422xt. Whatever your needs, this rack can handle it without stress. And for the not-so-long loads, simply load up in the “down” position, and keep your bed free to fill up with other stuff:
Toyota Tundra Crew Cab ready for work or play.
To see if the 422XT will work with your truck, or if you have any other questions, give us a call at 416-424-1201 or email toronto@rackattack.com
Rylan












