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How do you carry Kayaks on your 5er

ZeeLet50
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Looking to get a 5er and was wondering how you guys carry kayaks. I have 2 about 12' long and need some ideas. Obviously my rack on truck will not work as the 5er will be occupying the bed.
2017 Grand Design Reflection 303RLS towed by a 2016 GMC 2500HD gas with Andersen hitch and B&W turnover ball mount.
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Son_of_Norway
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Explorer
Does you 5er have a receiver on the back? I don't have access to my pictures from where I am, but if you look back I did a post about my 4-kayak rack that goes on a hitch hauler. Easy to make if you are handy with 2x4's.
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stickdog
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Front hitch receiver with T and roof rack more than enough support. There have been threads on this before try search.
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azrving
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I used to drag about a 10 ft model up on the roof and it sat in some mounts that I fabricated. You might also look at cover the truck cab racks. 12 ft may be too long but some go far out toward the front of the truck.

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Fresno_Tundra_D
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We carry our two 12 foot kayaks inside our fifth wheel. Its not a toy hauler but has enough room for both.
E.Lee Galik

sayoung
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We use a Hobi inflatable

I have access to plenty of metal, stainless and aluminum.. I fabricated this to hold our 10'6" SUP's..
I am NOT sure you will be successful for 12's??

If you have not purchased yet, the new Grand Design is showing a layout that has space for 2 under the rear cargo area, not sure of all the details? That would be a win-win as GD has a very good name here !

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