I want to take my kayak with me on my RV but it's only the one not requiring a larger rack on the hitch. I have been told there is a hook kind of holder that will fit over the ladder on the back of the RV. Does anyone know of this and where I can find one? I have a 32 foot Newmar Canyon Star.

Not a smart idea. Ladders are usually attached by only a few screws with little to no backing.

I second Don's comment. I wouldn't want one bouncing up and down on the ladder on my motor home. I prop mine up when I get on the roof.

I hope my ladder mounting is strong enough for a kayak, I've been climbing it.

RichNewcome wrote:I hope my ladder mounting is strong enough for a kayak, I've been climbing it.I always wonder how much the naysayers think a kayak weighs??? I understand that the "bouncing down the road" adds some added strain to the mounts...BUT that ladder holds a 200 lb man, why would it not be suitable for a 50lb kayak?

I'm no expert, but I'd say it might be a matter of time. A man is only going to be on the ladder briefly, his weight being distributed over it for a relatively brief period of time. If you strap Jimmy Hoffa (in his pre-deteriorated state :D) to a ladder and head off for 5 hours, would it hold?A kayak, even if only 50#, over a prolonged period of time might cause a failure. Especially if not secure and bouncing. Just a thought. Again, I'm no expert. I was wondering the same thing. I have two kayaks, both around 70#. I was wondering how RVers take those things with them if not on a trailer. I certainly don't like the idea of lugging one up and down a ladder!! LOL

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cbshoestring
Explorer II
Aug 20, 2017
RichNewcome wrote:

I hope my ladder mounting is strong enough for a kayak, I've been climbing it.

I always wonder how much the naysayers think a kayak weighs??? I understand that the "bouncing down the road" adds some added strain to the mounts...BUT that ladder holds a 200 lb man, why would it not be suitable for a 50lb kayak?
RichNewcome
Explorer
Aug 20, 2017

I hope my ladder mounting is strong enough for a kayak, I've been climbing it.
imgoin4it
Explorer
Aug 19, 2017
I second Don's comment. I wouldn't want one bouncing up and down on the ladder on my motor home. I prop mine up when I get on the roof.
donn0128
Explorer II
Aug 19, 2017
Not a smart idea. Ladders are usually attached by only a few screws with little to no backing.

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