Advice on choosing a new kayak - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

MrPukaShell · 10-10-2018, 03:43 AM

Getting it on your vehicle is easier than you think. I get my kayak on top of my RAM with a camper shell on it. First I put the kayak on the ground with the nose a couple of feet past the back of the truck on the side I am loading. Then I hook a road from the back of the kayak to the hitch on the truck so it doesn't slide back when I lift the front. I then get by the front of the kayak and lift it up and put it on the back of the rack. I then go to the back of the kayak lift it up, unhook the rope and slide it up on the rack. I have Rollers on the back and saddles on the front. At no time am I lifting the whole kayak by myself. Something that works for me and it will be easier on a lower vehicle. Good luck

Mahigeer · 10-10-2018, 07:07 AM

If you get a Hobie inflatable one, the loading problem is no longer an issue.

I spent about $1200.00 on Thule Helevator, and still not easy to do.

Depending on your age, health condition loading can become an issue.

Not everyone is able to lift heavy weights especially after a day of fishing.

10-10-2018, 03:43 AM	#1
MrPukaShell Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ventura COunty Posts: 521	Getting it on your vehicle is easier than you think. I get my kayak on top of my RAM with a camper shell on it. First I put the kayak on the ground with the nose a couple of feet past the back of the truck on the side I am loading. Then I hook a road from the back of the kayak to the hitch on the truck so it doesn't slide back when I lift the front. I then get by the front of the kayak and lift it up and put it on the back of the rack. I then go to the back of the kayak lift it up, unhook the rope and slide it up on the rack. I have Rollers on the back and saddles on the front. At no time am I lifting the whole kayak by myself. Something that works for me and it will be easier on a lower vehicle. Good luck

10-10-2018, 07:07 AM	#2
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,908	If you get a Hobie inflatable one, the loading problem is no longer an issue. I spent about $1200.00 on Thule Helevator, and still not easy to do. Depending on your age, health condition loading can become an issue. Not everyone is able to lift heavy weights especially after a day of fishing.