Carrying stuff on the roof
I'm going to pull the trigger on a relatively small inflatable boat (likely, the Intex Mariner 4) to get me away from shore while fishing on camping trips. The inflatable which I'm looking at can fit...
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idaho_camper wrote:
I like the upside-down carpet idea!
I've thought many times about adding a front hitch with carrier rack. But the disruption of air flow into the radiator and, more importantly, the tranny cooler makes me nervous. I pull some long, steep grades where I go camping.
Regarding a front hitch rack . A member once suggested to me :
If you use two medium sized duffle bags, split the load and leave a gap in the middle for air flow.
Inflatables might work better if its for the kids to play around with. I used mine to fish and found myself repairing it rather than fishing from it. Something hardsided might work better if its for fishing. Smaller Porta-boats or a 9 ft. kayak can actually fit on top of some queen beds with no need to climb on the roof if that would work for you. That's what I do now when I go solo.
