Kayak on Trailer Roof Question
New to RVing - just bought a 34 Montana - Is there any reason why I can't put my two 8 foot kayaks on the rear roof (one on either side of the A/C unit) and use ratchet straps to tie them down? Strap...
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I've put a lot of thought into how to transport my 17' kayak. I gave the roof serious consideration.
The height will probably not be an issue due to the slope of most fifth wheels. Plus kayaks aren't a whole lot taller than air conditioners.
Getting it up onto the roof is the biggest challenge. At 8', they're too short to lean against the camper and use rollers to pull them up. But they're also too big to carry up the ladder with you.
And then, I just don't know how you would secure them up there without marring the finish on the side of the camper.
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For an 8' boat, I'd probably consider this instead:
http://www.usrack.com/fifth_wheel_rack_heavy_duty.php
The height will probably not be an issue due to the slope of most fifth wheels. Plus kayaks aren't a whole lot taller than air conditioners.
Getting it up onto the roof is the biggest challenge. At 8', they're too short to lean against the camper and use rollers to pull them up. But they're also too big to carry up the ladder with you.
And then, I just don't know how you would secure them up there without marring the finish on the side of the camper.
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For an 8' boat, I'd probably consider this instead:
http://www.usrack.com/fifth_wheel_rack_heavy_duty.php
