Kayak Rack ?

How are y,all hauling 2 Kayaks ? I had them in the bed of my 2005. my 2016 has trifold hard cover ,,, Thanks Phil

 

I say it would depend on the length and weight of the kayaks. I plan on getting 2 Hobie PA 14's which are nearly 14 foot long and weigh over 120 lbs each. A Kayak rack is out of the question for that. A trailer is easier.

 

10 ft. about 35 lbs each … Thinking about factory roof rails with crossbar attatchments . was hoping to see someone doing that on here .

 

I've got two 10' fishing kayaks that I haul in the bed of my truck (with the factory tonneau cover installed). I just put the back in first and tie them down with racketing straps. Actually surprised at how secure the kayaks are with this set up. I'll eventually be getting a roof rack so I can still utilize the bed for storage.

 

I use a prinsu rack on the roof, yakima cradles/rollers and malone j-bars.

My kayak cradles and j-bars are older, and fit the 1x1" crossbars from an old thule system, so I had to get a couple of 1x1 crossbars for the prinsu.

This is just one of my kayaks on the yakima cradles/rollers:

 

A bed extender at first, and I could stuff 2 kayaks on it but that was clunky. Then a Malone trailer. I have put 3 kayaks on the trailer, I bought extra wide support bars. I like the Malone, it's galvanized, has 12" wheels, sealed bearings, and the tongue collapses so it can stand on end in the garage and I can still get both vehicles inside.

Yours are 10' long and 35 lbs? Are they whitewater kayaks? What is the weight capacity?

 

I've got a 15.5' jackson kraken for some offshore sessions. I use my prinsu racks, cab and shell for longer trips, or just use my bed with a bed extender( tbone) for going on short trips locally.

I will say it sticks out a shit ton with this short bed lol. My inshore kayaks around the 12-13' range fit fine enough with just the bed and tailgate down.

 

I use the Yakima Jaylow. Not the best solution, but decent if you only get out a few times a year.

 

The pa 12

 

Hullvator lift for my Hobie sport or revo.

 

Trailer with cargo box. Never have to worry about loading the gear for those quick after work fishing trips. Two tens on bottom. A 12 and13 on top. Roof of truck and bed are open for any other adventure needed gear.

 

This Thule set up was amazing for our kayaks and paddle boards

 

Yakima Jaylow & a Vibe 10 - COME SAIL AWAY WITH ME! Changed the Yakima's up to just tying it down to the roofrack w/ a little foam. Much easier to throw it up and bring it down! Wasn't bad without the bed rack, but now with its a pain sometimes as the bed isn't as accessible.



When people decide they want to go with you and not rent!