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kayaks mounted on top of bed rack

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by bobrown14, Aug 2, 2016.

  1. Aug 2, 2016 at 1:24 PM
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    TejasTaco

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    Short
     
  2. Aug 2, 2016 at 1:30 PM
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    The distance between the front and rear crossbar is 39.25" for a short bed.

    The top of the rack is a couple inched below cab height. All commercial kayak carriers will raise the boat over roof height.
     
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  3. Aug 2, 2016 at 1:33 PM
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    This works well for me. Home built

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  4. Aug 2, 2016 at 1:42 PM
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    What is the weight capacity of this set up? Stationary and driving?
     
  5. Aug 2, 2016 at 1:44 PM
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    KB Voodoo

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    It's rated for RTT's, so kayaks are no problemo.
     
  6. Aug 2, 2016 at 2:33 PM
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    My setup. My yak weighs 175#s loaded. The lower the better

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  7. Aug 2, 2016 at 2:36 PM
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    This is how I get it to the truck from the ocean. We have soft "sugar sand"

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  8. Aug 2, 2016 at 2:40 PM
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    Hookers and Blow III ? LOL
     
  9. Aug 2, 2016 at 2:58 PM
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  10. Aug 2, 2016 at 5:00 PM
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    I am thinking only a warning flag of sorts is all you need...not sure if thats required with overhang of 3-4 feet...I do it just to cover my arse
     

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