stacktester 78 Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 I am looking into hauling 2 kayaks on my truck when pulling my 5th wheel. I put one inside once but that was a pain and one I'm going to use now weighs 100 pounds. I've seen some that have two cradles that mount on top of the truck and the kinds you use a receiver with but they are expensive. I wanted to see if anybody came up with a homemade version that costs less. Yes Lornaduck I'm cheaper than Richie. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Judy in Texas 150 Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 Consider something like these foam blocks and straps:http://www.orsracksdirect.com/riverside-car-top-universal-kayak-carrier-kit.htmlI used a similar product when I had my Honda CRV. "The Riverside Universal cartop kayak carrier kit is an economical, simple and portable alternative for transporting a kayak, surfboard or sailboard to the water. The extra-tall, mini-cell foam blocks have a non-skid laminate and a universal cut-out that allows them to mount directly to all types of cars with aftermarket racks, factory roof racks and without any roof racks. The kit includes everything needed: (2) 18 inch extra tall non-skid foam blocks (2) 9 foot block straps (1) 15 foot heavy duty lash strap (2) 18 foot bow and stern tie-down straps (4) car bumper hooks easy to follow instructions convenient mesh storage bag Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 It's like swivel wheel all over again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stacktester 78 Posted April 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 It's like swivel wheel all over again.Please don't say that lol. I think the one's Judy recommended would work because when I got the 14' Pelican that's how I hauled it home. I wouldn't be hauling it long distances so I'm gonna look at this. Thanks, Judy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
djbogue 1 Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 I carried 2 kayaks to florida with a front hitch with the "extend a truck" and thule rack. Works really well. Did not have any problems. You may want to check out this site:http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/25268226/srt/pa/pging/1/page/1.cfm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Solamom 2 Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 If you figure it out, I'd love to see the solution :) We now have a truck that could tow a 5th wheel but don't know what to do w/ all the kayaks, canoe and bikes---and a toy hauler isn't in the budget. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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