5th wheel

[hitdrd]

We bought a used 5th wheel 2006 keystone montana to tow by a ford 250
we want to take two kayaks but the fifth doesn't have a bumper. any suggestions?

[Keith_Smith]

To actually answer your question. We removed the rear window from our 1998 Keystone Sprinter and replaced it with an Emergency Pass-thru style window. Now we just open the back window,like the rear window on a camper shell, prop it open with a a kayak paddle, and i feed the 2 kayaks, one at a time, through the inside of the camper. My wife grabs them on the inside and lays them side by side on a packing blanket on the floor. We cover them with another packing blanket and stuff a couple throw pillows where we need the so that they don't rub a cabinet, and we're good to go. Our kayaks are only 10 feet long and seem to ride in the floor without any problems. If you have a rear window that is big enough, this might be an option for you.

[laknox]

hitdrd wrote:
@DapperDan
RIF The first line of the post specifically srares We bought a FIFTH WHEEL, that should give you an idea if what kind of rv the post will ve about! Jus sayin!??

A more informative subject line would have been something like "Carrying kayaks on (or with) a fifth wheel". Gives a concise statement of what info you're looking for. Just sayin'... As others have said, an uninformative subject line will get ignored by a lot of people. At the same time, there are guys like me who just read ever-durn one. 🙂

On edit: You =can= edit your original post and change the subject line.

Lyle

[hitdrd]

@DapperDan
RIF The first line of the post specifically states We bought a FIFTH WHEEL, that should give you an idea of what kind of rv the post will be about! Jus sayin!??

[phillyg]

I had a 14' kayak. Had to add a front receiver to the TV and used a Darby-Extend-a-Truck on the front and one roof rack on top of the TV roof, otherwise the kayak and front of the FW would have had an improper meeting.

[dapperdan]

Allworth wrote:
You gotta love an informative Subject Line!

Well at least they narrowed it down to fifth wheels, geez. :R

One solution would be to see if a "light duty" type receiver hitch could be installed between the frame rails. We used to own a 2011 Montana, that had a receiver hitch on the back for bikes or what ever, rated at 25o LBS I believe. The warning label clearly stated NOT for towing, I just figured it was meant to be used to haul bikes. Maybe a mod like that would work but it would come at some kind of expense. Might not be as expensive as a couple of inflatable kayaks though. I don't know what a kayak weighs though, might be too much weight hanging off the tail.

Dan

[2112]

We were faced with the same issue with our bicycles. I have been stowing them on the bed while on the road. It's not easy getting them in and out but they fit and travel well in the bedroom.

[Halmfamily]

We carry 2 kayaks on the roof of our truck with a Yakima roof rack and J saddles. Works great and easily removed if needed. Purchased the roof rack off of Craigslist for $75.00 and the J saddles from Amazon for $39.00.

[Miles_Away]

Roof rack on cab of truck.

[bbaker2001]

wow what a great idea, great design

oh wait, that's Me 🙂

for 2 kayaks overkill. you could go with much lighter material.
you could even get a Tule rack for top of cab..

[You_can_t_take_]

Take a look at this recent post for an idea. I had something similar until I sold it a couple of years ago...

[Allworth]

You gotta love an informative Subject Line!

[Happy_Prospecto]

Maybe it's time to take another rig with you when you travel, one to tow your trailer and one to haul all your cr.........., I mean stuff.

[Merrykalia]

We have two inflatable Sea Eagle kayaks that we love. They both fit under our bed along with the oars, storage bags and inflaters.