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07-14-2011, 09:09 AM | #1 |
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Kayak transport
Hello all,
Not exactly fishing related but im wondering if anyone transports their Kayak(s) on a small truck without a rack system? I priced some racks for the Tonka and they seem to run 400 - 500 bucks! Im thinking about just getting a ladder rack for $100 and using that, any suggestions? advice? thanks, D |
07-14-2011, 09:40 AM | #2 |
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if you have a square hitch reciever? go check out harbor freight for the truck bed extender. just put you kayak on the bed and have a red flag at the end.
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07-14-2011, 10:11 AM | #3 | |
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great investment....bought one used off mtnbyker for 40 bucks. Although depending on the size of your kayak (mine being a stealth12 at i believe 12'6) you could just put it in the bed with the tailgate up. The first couple times i transported mine, either when i first purchased it in paramount or to the launch, i just put a shipping blanket down in the bed and an old foam pad that i used to use for my surfboard on the tailgate. Then angled the kayak in and tied a rope from the hook in the bed then looped it through the 2 scupper holes in the tank well then over to the hook on the other side of the bed. Then used one of those kind of like crank tie downs that people use for dirt bikes n such up by the tailgate. Worked good with my size kayak but could see it being a little more difficult with anything longer as there would be more weight on the side hanging out then the side inside the bed. |
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07-14-2011, 11:00 AM | #4 | |
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07-14-2011, 12:18 PM | #5 |
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Try one of these, they are called hitch extenders and they are $86 onn eBay with free shipping.
http://cgi.ebay.com/PICKUP-TRUCK-BED...item2a1184db35 I use this to transport my Pro Angler, just slide the kayak into the bed and onto this, tie it down and you are done. Very little lifting. |
07-14-2011, 12:28 PM | #6 | |
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07-14-2011, 01:11 PM | #7 | |
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I dont have a hitch (or bumper) on the tonka toy, and i have a toolbox in there so i figured the ladder rack was my best bet. thanks all! |
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07-14-2011, 10:32 AM | #8 | |
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bed extender http://www.harborfreight.com/truck-b...der-45830.html lights http://www.harborfreight.com/12-volt...kit-67455.html
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