Best way to haul kayaks

I plan on getting a 12ft kayak what's the best way to haul it I have a short bed and getting a long bed isn't an option thanks

 

They have decent "temp" racks for your bed, or get a cap with a Yakima/Thule set up. Depends on your budget and daily use.

 

Not my truck... But I love his style

 

I haul two 10 1/2' kayaks in mine.

 

bump. im interested in this too

 

12' or less - drop the tailgate and simply strap it down.

 

the one im planning on purchasing will be 13 feet in length and 70 lbs

 

For longer than 12', I'd get a simple 2 bar roof rack and put it up there. Or for a real simple solution, pick up a couple of those foam kayak blocks, put them on your roof, put kayak on, open doors, strap it down, close doors....drive off & enjoy.

 

Shame on me i forgot about this thread i created lol, But i welded up a bed rack you can see on my profile pic. I had the the kayak strapped down to it, a OEM roof rack also makes it a lot easier and gives you a little more peace in mind. I don't have any pictures with the kayak on it but I hauled it from Sacramento to Lake Tahoe with confidence.

 

I'm planning on using the 2 bar set-up with malone sea wing kayak carrier. I'm curious to see if anyone else is going that route.

 

www.tacomaworld.com/threads/dcsb-options-for-hauling-a-canoe-kayak.385674/page-5#post-10680024

 

thanks for sharing. i didn't come across that thread when i searched.