Getting a kayak on top of a truck camper????
Any easy way to do it? Thanks Red
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We have been loading canoes on our TC,s for years and probably there are not a lot of differences between Kayaks and canoes when it comes to getting them up on the racks.
If the kayaks are short and you have a modern TC with a basement then it might be a problem to hoist them up from below because of the height of the TC. Better to haul them up for the roof.
If your kayaks are long( over 16') then slide them up the crossbar or end of TC, lift stern until as high as you can lift and with the rope that is on the end, gently lower bow onto front crossbar. Climb on roof and tie down with good straps.
Have been doing this with canoes that are 17 to 18.5' weighing 55 to 65 lbs for 30 years without a drop of sweat. Canoes and kayaks are built very light compared to 40 years ago.
Dave
If the kayaks are short and you have a modern TC with a basement then it might be a problem to hoist them up from below because of the height of the TC. Better to haul them up for the roof.
If your kayaks are long( over 16') then slide them up the crossbar or end of TC, lift stern until as high as you can lift and with the rope that is on the end, gently lower bow onto front crossbar. Climb on roof and tie down with good straps.
Have been doing this with canoes that are 17 to 18.5' weighing 55 to 65 lbs for 30 years without a drop of sweat. Canoes and kayaks are built very light compared to 40 years ago.
Dave
