1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site
    Quick Links: Best options for 2012 prerunner 6 cyc sparkplugs. Recommendations for headlight assembly? *RIP* Bijan's #EXPOASF Long Travel Build Tailgate Lock ?? Is it worth adding resonator? Popping noise in suspension even after changing ball joints

Canoe and Kayak hauling

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by tacomalover1, Oct 2, 2015.

Page 1 of 5
  1. Oct 2, 2015 at 4:49 AM
    #1
    tacomalover1

    #1
    tacomalover1 [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2015
    Member:
    #165619
    Messages:
    3
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Scott
    Vehicle:
    Black 2015 Tacoma TRD off road
    I have a 2015 DCSB and I am looking for the best rack to carry them. Any recomendations
     
    tacomalover1, Oct 2, 2015
    #1
  2. Oct 2, 2015 at 5:08 AM
    #2
    Dogdad

    #2
    Dogdad Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 2, 2014
    Member:
    #143519
    Messages:
    191
    Gender:
    Male
    Metairie,Louisiana
    Vehicle:
    2015 Pyrite Mica Double Cab
    image.jpg I carry my kayaks using a Bed extender from Harbor Freight ...but you have to have a hitch.image.jpgt
     
    Dogdad, Oct 2, 2015
    #2
    Clay16, Big6Mike9, Gallywick1977 and 2 others like this.
  3. Oct 2, 2015 at 5:36 AM
    #3
    Plain Jane Taco

    #3
    Plain Jane Taco ALL human beings deserve equal treatment

    Joined:
    Apr 19, 2009
    Member:
    #16179
    Messages:
    39,031
    Gender:
    Male
    USA
    Lund hitch-rack bed extender. Very adjustable, 750 lbs rating, fits a 2" hitch. I think I paid $125 from Amazon.

    hitch%20x_zps6x1boj6w_3212ca252251363f8d6e1e40dbcaf6d7e98f5b37.jpg
     
    Last edited: Oct 2, 2015
    Plain Jane Taco, Oct 2, 2015
    #3
    MadDaddy likes this.
  4. Oct 2, 2015 at 5:47 AM
    #4
    Dogdad

    #4
    Dogdad Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 2, 2014
    Member:
    #143519
    Messages:
    191
    Gender:
    Male
    Metairie,Louisiana
    Vehicle:
    2015 Pyrite Mica Double Cab
    Harbor freight's price is around $70
     
    Dogdad, Oct 2, 2015
    #4
  5. Oct 2, 2015 at 5:56 AM
    #5
    jayuu

    #5
    jayuu Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 22, 2015
    Member:
    #160068
    Messages:
    4,623
    Gender:
    Male
    Central Maine Highlands
    Vehicle:
    2017 Black TRD Sport DCSB 6 sp manual
    Depends on what you want to do with your bed while you're transporting your boats. These folks have options www.oakorchardcanoe.com/racks.php . I use the combo of the front Yakima towers/bar and the bed rail plate option.
    Very sturdy and easy to attach/detach.
     
    jayuu, Oct 2, 2015
    #5
  6. Oct 2, 2015 at 5:57 AM
    #6
    greeneggsnspam

    #6
    greeneggsnspam ಠ_ಠ

    Joined:
    Oct 30, 2013
    Member:
    #115524
    Messages:
    42,620
    Gender:
    Male
    Houston, TX
    Vehicle:
    .gif
    Too poor to list anything interesting.
    I took one of those generic racks and had @phillstill weld some small tabs on the bar. This allowed me to bolt it in on the rail system using t-slot nuts.

    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]

    Haven't had any issue with it yet. I upgraded my straps to 25' long so that I could secure it to the bed as well as to the rack.

    This is the base rack:
    $140 TMS 800 LB Adjustable Fit 2 Bars Utility Ladder Truck Pick up Rack Kayak Contractor Lumber Utility (US Patent NO.D722007)
    http://www.amazon.com/TMS-PICK-UP-RACK-650-Pound-Adjustable-Utility/dp/B009VOQ05U
     
    greeneggsnspam, Oct 2, 2015
    #6
  7. Oct 2, 2015 at 6:01 AM
    #7
    Rippin101

    #7
    Rippin101 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 19, 2008
    Member:
    #7412
    Messages:
    1,973
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    John
    Jax Beach, FL
    Vehicle:
    2014 TRD Sport 4x4
    -Nitto G2 265/70/17 -Level 8 MK6 Wheels -Katzkin Leather Black on Black -BHLM -Weathertech -Extang Solid Fold -Bedlight LEDs -TRD Skid
    Rippin101, Oct 2, 2015
    #7
  8. Oct 2, 2015 at 8:16 AM
    #8
    Plain Jane Taco

    #8
    Plain Jane Taco ALL human beings deserve equal treatment

    Joined:
    Apr 19, 2009
    Member:
    #16179
    Messages:
    39,031
    Gender:
    Male
    USA
    I hauled several hundred pounds worth of 12' decking boards with the Lund version (750 lbs rating). It's a must-have with a short bed, IMO. I'd guess you'll have zero issues with hauling a light-weight 'yak. :thumbsup:
     
    Plain Jane Taco, Oct 2, 2015
    #8
    Armyhater458 likes this.
  9. Oct 2, 2015 at 8:23 AM
    #9
    jaredc2306

    #9
    jaredc2306 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 12, 2015
    Member:
    #157276
    Messages:
    999
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jared
    San Antonio, Tx
    Vehicle:
    2016 ACLB TRD OR Quicksand
    image.jpg image.jpg

    I bought this from Austin canoe and kayak website. It works awesome. I spray bombed it black since this pic. But it has more clearance than the other types like this. I don't have a pic with the kayak on it. But it is solid and I really like it.
     
    jaredc2306, Oct 2, 2015
    #9
    eherlihy and techbill like this.
  10. Oct 2, 2015 at 8:37 AM
    #10
    Simon's Mom

    #10
    Simon's Mom Wag More Bark Less

    Joined:
    Apr 12, 2007
    Member:
    #1297
    Messages:
    10,187
    Gender:
    Female
    First Name:
    Judy or Jude :)
    NEK Island Pond VT
    Vehicle:
    24 Tundra Trd Sport former 13 TRD OR
    Stock for now
    This is my setup on my 2006 & now have the same thing on my 2013.
    There is room to put a 3rd Kayak between the J hulls.
    It is a thule rack with a fairing.
    Lengths are 12' and no problems many miles on the interstate to Maine/NH & bumpy fire roads.
    When I go by myself, I just put one in the bed like shown in other photos.
     
    Simon's Mom, Oct 2, 2015
    #10
  11. Oct 2, 2015 at 9:20 AM
    #11
    babelt

    #11
    babelt Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 7, 2013
    Member:
    #109982
    Messages:
    129
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Brian
    TN
    5100's all around. Front's set at 1.75" 265/75/16 Duratracs.
    I have this exact same setup. I wrapped the bars with pool noodles so it wouldn't scar up the yak anymore than it already was. I have had many people ask me where I got my setup at. I would do a rack over the top of the truck so the bed would be useful but usually I am just going fishing not camping so this works for me. If I were taking it on a long trip I would look at one of the over the bed racks.
     
    babelt, Oct 2, 2015
    #11
    Plain Jane Taco[QUOTED] likes this.
  12. Oct 2, 2015 at 11:18 AM
    #12
    vtdog

    #12
    vtdog Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 9, 2009
    Member:
    #15767
    Messages:
    628
    Gender:
    Male
    NH
    I just use the OEM racks with my 14.5 ft. canoe. Two belly straps and one each front/rear work fine.
     
    vtdog, Oct 2, 2015
    #12
  13. Oct 2, 2015 at 11:23 AM
    #13
    FATaco

    #13
    FATaco Meh

    Joined:
    Dec 6, 2010
    Member:
    #47239
    Messages:
    294
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Friends call me Ginger
    Fairbanks
    Vehicle:
    07' TRD DCSB
    Dakars w/AAL, OME/886's, All Pro Front Bumper, Rear bumper, IFS skid, and UCA's. Superwinch Tigershark. Magnaflow muffler... vrooom
    10408902_256897564504069_6275338141235431511_n.jpg
    Mine came free with purchase of the truck :p 10ft Kayaks shown.
     
    FATaco, Oct 2, 2015
    #13
    Metallistones, 10trdtaco, Buckeyeman and 2 others like this.
  14. Oct 2, 2015 at 12:27 PM
    #14
    Rippin101

    #14
    Rippin101 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 19, 2008
    Member:
    #7412
    Messages:
    1,973
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    John
    Jax Beach, FL
    Vehicle:
    2014 TRD Sport 4x4
    -Nitto G2 265/70/17 -Level 8 MK6 Wheels -Katzkin Leather Black on Black -BHLM -Weathertech -Extang Solid Fold -Bedlight LEDs -TRD Skid
    Nice setups haha. Mine arrived in the mail today. Can't wait to give it a go this weekend!
     
    Rippin101, Oct 2, 2015
    #14
  15. Oct 2, 2015 at 2:07 PM
    #15
    vinnyp

    #15
    vinnyp Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 10, 2013
    Member:
    #97242
    Messages:
    50
    Gender:
    Male
    Summit County, Colorado
    Vehicle:
    2015 Silver Sky TRD Sport
    3" Lift, 18" Fuel Lethal Wheels, 33" BFG KO2s
    Yakima works great for me. 6 whitewater kayaks and 1 Hyside raft. 1 big headed guy in the picture.

    image.jpg
     
    vinnyp, Oct 2, 2015
    #15
    Varak, todras, Pigpen and 1 other person like this.
  16. Oct 2, 2015 at 2:19 PM
    #16
    onefastrph

    #16
    onefastrph New Member

    Joined:
    May 21, 2015
    Member:
    #155785
    Messages:
    4
    Gender:
    Male
    5d02c677bf4a317837ef687048c183f8_440c5451eb7382e30b761225f372bc7c49894172.jpg

    I've got a long bed. My two 10.5's fit in the bed & I don't bother with an extender. I do use the extender with my 13'. Got the extender for $49 at the local home improvement center. I can also carry my 13' in the bed with the extender & a 10.5' on my bed rack (Inno racks bars & Reese gear basket).
     
    onefastrph, Oct 2, 2015
    #16
  17. Oct 2, 2015 at 4:02 PM
    #17
    Dogdad

    #17
    Dogdad Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 2, 2014
    Member:
    #143519
    Messages:
    191
    Gender:
    Male
    Metairie,Louisiana
    Vehicle:
    2015 Pyrite Mica Double Cab
    How do you get that monster up on top ? Lol
     
    Dogdad, Oct 2, 2015
    #17
  18. Oct 2, 2015 at 4:25 PM
    #18
    vinnyp

    #18
    vinnyp Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 10, 2013
    Member:
    #97242
    Messages:
    50
    Gender:
    Male
    Summit County, Colorado
    Vehicle:
    2015 Silver Sky TRD Sport
    3" Lift, 18" Fuel Lethal Wheels, 33" BFG KO2s
    The raft or that guy's head???

    The Hyside is pretty sweet. Only weights 72lbs.
     
    vinnyp, Oct 2, 2015
    #18
  19. Oct 2, 2015 at 4:32 PM
    #19
    maineah

    #19
    maineah Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 24, 2011
    Member:
    #53641
    Messages:
    6,606
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Tim
    Maine
    Vehicle:
    4X4 SR5 V6 6spd
    $20 worth of 2X4's 25 hours labor I have a timber frame rack. Just pick it up and drop it in. No holes in the truck

    IMG_3898.jpg
     
    maineah, Oct 2, 2015
    #19
    cr0, MadDaddy, VE7OSR and 1 other person like this.
  20. Oct 3, 2015 at 11:22 AM
    #20
    Wandering

    #20
    Wandering Member

    Joined:
    Oct 29, 2014
    Member:
    #141291
    Messages:
    9
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Randy
    West Jordan, UT
    Vehicle:
    2015 Tacoma TRD Off-road
    IMG_0771_zpsxy1strb9_4c2d79d869b973ee11dcc541b337569d48feaa6a.jpg IMG_0773_zpscvj3ec3r_aa650739e285e851c83e46b69e7f4a2f164c2a1b.jpg
     
    Wandering, Oct 3, 2015
    #20
    BraskaTaco and jhcole like this.
Page 1 of 5

Products Discussed in

TMS 800 LB Adjustable Fit 2 Bars Utility Ladder Truck Pick up Rack Kayak Contractor Lumber Utility (US Patent NO.D722007)
$139.94
To Top