surgtech56
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We have 2 kayaks and would like to take them camping with us. What are you using on your TV, in particular a truck TV to carry kayaks(or canoes)? We would like something easy to remove and would also fit with the bedliner. Thank you
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IkenI
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On my last truck I had a cab high topper over the bed and used the Yakima Track system wich worked very well. With my new truck I decided that I did not want a topper so I've been looking at different systems. There are several easy to remove racks that will fit in your bed (on & off quickly.) The problem with them is that most are not compatible with a tonneau cover which I think I will want for extended trips. I'm looking at a foldable tonneau cover and that takes me back to the Track System. Many years ago I toted canoes with the canoe resting on top of the cab on foam supports. They rode very well there and were easy to load/unload by getting into the bed of the truck. Yakima (and probably others) make a track system for the top of the trucks cab and also make a four point system so you don't need the tracks all the way down the top. This system lets the actual bars mount and dismount quickly so I think that's what I'm going to use on the new truck. The only drawback is the base must be permanently mounted to the top of the truck. Another thing to consider is that they are all somewhat noisy going down the road. You can goggle truck racks and track systems and see all kinds. It's really nice to be able to take our two kayaks wherever we go.
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Pepperoni
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surgtech56 wrote:We have 2 kayaks and would like to take them camping with us. What are you using on your TV, in particular a truck TV to carry kayaks(or canoes)? We would like something easy to remove and would also fit with the bedliner. Thank you
I carried a 17 foot canoe on my PU, using just a light (2x4) rack in the rear stake hole. I used a rope from the top of the rack, forward and tied low in the bed to prevent wobble. (The canoe itself helped once tied down.) Place a screw into the stake pocket to prevent the 2x4 from wobbling or being lifted out of the pocket. I rested the canoe on the top of the cab, cushioned with a life preserver on each side. The best forward rack would probably be a single cargo rail.
Do not trust the flimsy tie down points; secure tie downs to something substantial--- I used the interior seat mounts, and a rope over the inverted canoe and tied inside the cab. (open both doors, tie down the canoe tightly then slam the doors over the rope----- works great) Then you can open/close the doors when needed without untying the canoe.
I got better gas mileage with the canoe aboard.
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SoCalDesertRider
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We used to carry 2 canoes on our family's Toyota pickup. We used a common construction worker type lumber rack to carry the canoes. Worked great.
I have seen some really nice racks that are a pair of aluminum headache style racks and a pair of tracks that go on top of the bed rails. The front rack stays permanent behind the cab, like a normal headache rack. The rear rack slides back and forth. For carrying a canoe, kayak, or whatever other long item, the rack slides to the rear of the bed. For normal use not using the rack, the rear rack slides forward and stows behind the front rack and isn't noticed any more than the front rack by itself. I'm thinking probably Weatherguard or one of the other truck rack companies probably makes it.
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2x4s in the stake posts and 2x2s as the cross beams with a 18" long 2x2 creating a triangle in the top corners, cut with 45* angles to reinforce the corners. 2 inch long lag screws hold them in the stake posts. Use rachet straps to hold down to via tie downs at the botton of the bed.
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Dougie123
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Hi:
I went thru the same thing last summer.
Here is my solution...works great: rv.net Kayak Solution for Truck
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We use a US Rack "Hawaiian Rack". Cheap, easy to put together (just add 2 2x4's) and is easy to take on/off in about 4 minutes. We painted the 2x4 to help prevent rot when wet, sliced a swimming pool "noodle" floating toy you can get at wal-mart, and taped it down for padding. Simple, quick, cheap solution. We carry up to 3 on the rack, can even do more, if you wanted to put them on their side. Here's the link, just add the wood, pool foam Noodle for padding, and you're off.
http://www.usrack.com/hawaiian_sawhorse_rack.php
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Twain
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Not a close up of the $10 racks but the idea.
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CND SuperCrew
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Have a co-worker that uses this:
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surgtech56
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Thanks everyone. I would like to get some sort of a ladder type rack, that is removable. I really love the Thule Xsporter and Yakima Outdoorsman - both manufacturers made a quality product.
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