kayak question

I will be getting a travel trailer soon. was wondering how everyone carries their kayak and what bed cover do you use? thank you in advance for the answers! I have 2019 taco my pongo is 12' long would need something in the bed of the 5' area ugh over the cab need room for the trailer cannot hang over

 

I have a 07 5 ft bed. We lay them in the back with 3 sinch straps. Works great.

 

A search using the term kayaks will get a few threads on the topic. In the meantime......

 

my kayak cannot extend that far out for I need room for the travel trailer

 

You can use the OEM racks for mounting the J bars. Sounds like roof is gonna be your only real option if you can't have it extend off the bed.

 

Looks like your gonna need to go over the cab then. Id look into ladder racks.

 

Ladder rack. There is a long thread here about how people carry their kayaks.

 

With a camper, like this.

 

this is my setup

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/how-are-you-mounting-your-kayaks.550622/

 

I repurposed an old jet ski trailer I bought off of Craigslist for $100 bones. My back ain't what it used to be and the trailer makes it easy to load / unload.

 

Roof rack and/or bed bars is likely your only option with a 12ft kayak and you're towing. Depending on your trailer, a rack on top of the trailer might be an option.

I have a diamondback SE, was considering their new Yakima Bed bars but the price is just silly - and on top of that you still need the mounts for the kayaks.

 

You do not need “j” bars unless you are trying to fit more kayaks. Lay them flat on your cross bars. Double back the strap.

Upgrade to NRS pinch buckle straps - and stay away from ratchets if you care about paint.

https://www.nrs.com/learn/kayak-canoe-tie-down-instructions

 

I have a factory roof rack and some Yakima J-Hooks that I haul my and my wife's pungo 120's. works great. nice and sturdy.

 

I just deflate mine and toss it next to the cooler.