Paddle board / kayak rack

[eDUBz]

We have 12 foot and 14 foot kayaks and paddle boards, we used to own a toy hauler but no longer do. We are picking up a 5th wheel and I still want to bring my water toys.
How the heck am I going to do this with this size equipment ?

[4x4ord]

I haven’t made the post for my latest truck yet but I build a post that bolts on where the tow hooks bolt to carry my 18’ canoes while towing the fiver. The rear of the canoe is strapped to a headache rack.

[bpounds]

Not mine, but this guy was happy with his homade racks.

[dieseltruckdriv]

wowens79 wrote:
I saw this, but it is pricey. Im thinking about going to a 5er, but want to carry some yaks.
https://usrack.com/i-23909896-2007-2021-silverado-sierra-fifth-wheel-5-rack-without-crossbar-without-deck-black-5-ft-over-cab-pn-82420411.html

I’m thinking like others mentioned a ladder rack and front receiver might be the better route.

I have a US Racks like the one you linked to, only a Ford version. I like it a lot. I would definitely replace it if something happened to it. I did not get the deck, but did get the crossbars, as I carry two 12.5' fishing kayaks.

They are not cheap, but with this rack you don't have to carry around a short kayak. Life's too short! 😉

[Taxman2436]

JRscooby wrote:

eDUBz wrote:

JRscooby wrote:
How long is your TV BBC? I have seen T shaped racks that pin in the receiver. Add a arch at front of bed, and a idiot hitch. With toys over cab, could overhang front 2-3 feet without issue. If a kayak is in the center, it does not need clearance to turn, only for drive axle to drop in a dip.

We have a 07 Dmax 6.5 bed - I do have a receiver up front

Well that tells me nothing. Assuming normal 1 ton sedan with no trunk lid, I will trump that from front bumper to front of bed will be more than 10 feet. Also assume front of trailer is 4 ft behind the cab, a 14 ft load sticking 18 inches past front bumper would be no issue. Now I can't say how close the toy would need to ride to keep your OAL legal.

Taxman2436 wrote:
Maybe this:

https://vertiyak.com/products/vertiyak

Tell me how this would work. Kayak 14 feet long. You mount it with 1 end on the ground. The other end is sticking half a foot above the max legal height. And given that limit may be enforced by bridges, wires, and trees won't get away with it for long.

You are correct, I missed the length.

[daglenn1960]

Hobie Compass 12', we've always carried them on top of truck (long bed) with single bed rack and single roof rack bar. With a short bed you should be able to use normal roof rack pair (yakima is all that would work with our 2018 Ram).

[wowens79]

I saw this, but it is pricey. Im thinking about going to a 5er, but want to carry some yaks.
https://usrack.com/i-23909896-2007-2021-silverado-sierra-fifth-wheel-5-rack-without-crossbar-without-deck-black-5-ft-over-cab-pn-82420411.html

I’m thinking like others mentioned a ladder rack and front receiver might be the better route.

[JRscooby]

eDUBz wrote:

JRscooby wrote:
How long is your TV BBC? I have seen T shaped racks that pin in the receiver. Add a arch at front of bed, and a idiot hitch. With toys over cab, could overhang front 2-3 feet without issue. If a kayak is in the center, it does not need clearance to turn, only for drive axle to drop in a dip.

We have a 07 Dmax 6.5 bed - I do have a receiver up front

Well that tells me nothing. Assuming normal 1 ton sedan with no trunk lid, I will trump that from front bumper to front of bed will be more than 10 feet. Also assume front of trailer is 4 ft behind the cab, a 14 ft load sticking 18 inches past front bumper would be no issue. Now I can't say how close the toy would need to ride to keep your OAL legal.

Taxman2436 wrote:
Maybe this:

https://vertiyak.com/products/vertiyak

Tell me how this would work. Kayak 14 feet long. You mount it with 1 end on the ground. The other end is sticking half a foot above the max legal height. And given that limit may be enforced by bridges, wires, and trees won't get away with it for long.

[Taxman2436]

Maybe this:

https://vertiyak.com/products/vertiyak

[JRscooby]

eDUBz wrote:

ford truck guy wrote:

Nice ! I’ll have to custom make something for a 14ft board - but man it
Going to be high Up

Some Harry Potter snot there; Legal OAH is 13ft 6. OAW is 8 ft 6in. So the diagonal is less than 16 ft.

[ford_truck_guy]

eDUBz wrote:

JRscooby wrote:
How long is your TV BBC? I have seen T shaped racks that pin in the receiver. Add a arch at front of bed, and a idiot hitch. With toys over cab, could overhang front 2-3 feet without issue. If a kayak is in the center, it does not need clearance to turn, only for drive axle to drop in a dip.

We have a 07 Dmax 6.5 bed - I do have a receiver up front

I think that is you BEST option..... roof rack on the truck, extended to the front and supported by post from front hitch....

Joe

[eDUBz]

JRscooby wrote:
How long is your TV BBC? I have seen T shaped racks that pin in the receiver. Add a arch at front of bed, and a idiot hitch. With toys over cab, could overhang front 2-3 feet without issue. If a kayak is in the center, it does not need clearance to turn, only for drive axle to drop in a dip.

We have a 07 Dmax 6.5 bed - I do have a receiver up front

[eDUBz]

Sjm9911 wrote:
Inflatables, not as good, but fun for tooling around.

Yeah we sold Our inflatable sups - I like my carbon race boards

[eDUBz]

ford truck guy wrote:
I made a custom mount on the rear of my trailer that uses BOTH the ladder AND the 2" receiver mount for support.... We carry 2 of the 10'6" SUP's..


This was without the brace on the receiver hitch so I could fly my flags !

Nice ! I’ll have to custom make something for a 14ft board - but man it
Going to be high Up

[eDUBz]

schlep1967 wrote:
Think shorter toys. I have a 10.5 foot kayak I strap down on the bed for travel. Of course I have to wipe it down and put down old towels under it.

Your other options would be inflatable or there are a few versions out there that break down or fold down.

Yeah inflatables are cool but we sold ours 😞 - I like my Carbon race boards too much