Loading PA14 in shortbed truck - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

LEEZO · 03-16-2022, 07:19 PM

the boondox groovy T-bone is game changer for my PA14. I disconnect it from the hitch and pop it inside my Tahoe when i head out to the water. if there is a way to cable lock or pad lock it to the hitch or truck bed i would recommend that to deter the methmaticians.

JohnMckroidJr · 03-24-2022, 05:49 AM

3x for the T-bar. Mine is a cheap one off eBay fortified with a towel tie-strapped onto the base to cushion the kayak and PVC with reflective tape added to the goalposts for increased visibility.

tak100 · 03-24-2022, 06:46 AM

I put PVC pipe over the bar the kayak rests on and I have been very happy with the results.

Much better the pool noodles that just couldn't handle the weight.

JohnMckroidJr · 03-24-2022, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by tak100

I put PVC pipe over the bar the kayak rests on and I have been very happy with the results.

Much better the pool noodles that just couldn't handle the weight.

I started out with the pool noodles, but like you mentioned they don't handle the weight and created more friction. The folded-up towel is just now starting to break down, but it has been there for several years and provides a soft cushion to push the kayak along.

03-16-2022, 07:19 PM	#1
LEEZO Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Coronado Posts: 179	the boondox groovy T-bone is game changer for my PA14. I disconnect it from the hitch and pop it inside my Tahoe when i head out to the water. if there is a way to cable lock or pad lock it to the hitch or truck bed i would recommend that to deter the methmaticians.

03-24-2022, 06:46 AM	#3
tak100 Recruit Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 153	I put PVC pipe over the bar the kayak rests on and I have been very happy with the results. Much better the pool noodles that just couldn't handle the weight.