Kayak hooked to ladder?

[DesertHiker]

Has anyone rigged up a kayak to the back ladder of your trailer or motorhome for transport? Advice?

[DesertHiker]

Second Chance wrote:

am1958 wrote:
If the ladder is rated for 300 pounds and the kayak weighs 33 pounds then you would require a 9G jolt/bounce to approach your ladder's limit. That is about where a fighter pilot in a G Suit typically passes out in flight. So if you're putting (G stress in your RV on a regular basis I'd be more worried about the RV as a whole than a kayak on your ladder.

Our inflatable kayak weighs more than 33 lbs. and our son's 2-person kayaks weigh a lot more. I wasn't expecting a kayak that lite.

Rob

I don’t know quite what that means, but I think I will stay with my 2-piece kayak that will fit inside, or purchase a rack designEd for the task! Thanks.

[Second_Chance]

am1958 wrote:
If the ladder is rated for 300 pounds and the kayak weighs 33 pounds then you would require a 9G jolt/bounce to approach your ladder's limit. That is about where a fighter pilot in a G Suit typically passes out in flight. So if you're putting (G stress in your RV on a regular basis I'd be more worried about the RV as a whole than a kayak on your ladder.

Our inflatable kayak weighs more than 33 lbs. and our son's 2-person kayaks weigh a lot more. I wasn't expecting a kayak that lite.

Rob

[am1958]

If the ladder is rated for 300 pounds and the kayak weighs 33 pounds then you would require a 9G jolt/bounce to approach your ladder's limit. That is about where a fighter pilot in a G Suit typically passes out in flight. So if you're putting (G stress in your RV on a regular basis I'd be more worried about the RV as a whole than a kayak on your ladder.

[mobeewan]

strapping kayak to back of travel trailer

Strapping kayak to travel trailer ladder

[DesertHiker]

Second Chance wrote:
How much does the kayak weigh? Most RV ladders are rated for a max of 300 lbs. static. The kayak bouncing down the road is going to put several times its weight on whatever it is mounted on. I have seen, however, several examples of kayak racks made specifically for that purpose with supports welded to the frame rails underneath - much safer setup.

Rob

Hmmm, yes, that is good counsel, I know I can do an independent rack. Maybe not a perfect idea. The kayak weighs 33 pounds.

[Oasisbob]

Kayak weight would not be anb issue. Wind resistance mayt be. I would put opening facing back and give it a try

[Second_Chance]

How much does the kayak weigh? Most RV ladders are rated for a max of 300 lbs. static. The kayak bouncing down the road is going to put several times its weight on whatever it is mounted on. I have seen, however, several examples of kayak racks made specifically for that purpose with supports welded to the frame rails underneath - much safer setup.

Rob