Putting Kayaks on a truck roof
I have a 2005 Silverado 2500 crew cab, with a topper, that is level with the cab height. I'm considering buying kayaks that are in the 12-14' range, and was hoping I could find a roof rack for the ca...
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Yakama makes what is called "Landing Pads" and they have towers and bars for them.
They also have a toggle bolt like thing (forgot what it is called)that you mount the landing pads directly to your roof and the under part stays between the outer roof and the headliner,
I have that set up on my 2006 Ford F-150 and I just installed it on my new 2014 Dodge.
You need to install them as close to the side solid supports as possible, and you might need to drop the head liner to make sure you won't drill into any air bag, (I had to do that on my new Dodge)
I also have a set on my fiberglass top. (on both trucks) They are mounted directly through the top with a large round nut on the under part.
All of the above are water tight, etc.
The first hole you drill hurts the worst !
I carry two 18 foot long sea kayaks, and a 17 foot canoe all at the same time. Just got back from a 2000 mile trip with them on the new dodge, and every other year I did the same with the Ford
They also have a toggle bolt like thing (forgot what it is called)that you mount the landing pads directly to your roof and the under part stays between the outer roof and the headliner,
I have that set up on my 2006 Ford F-150 and I just installed it on my new 2014 Dodge.
You need to install them as close to the side solid supports as possible, and you might need to drop the head liner to make sure you won't drill into any air bag, (I had to do that on my new Dodge)
I also have a set on my fiberglass top. (on both trucks) They are mounted directly through the top with a large round nut on the under part.
All of the above are water tight, etc.
The first hole you drill hurts the worst !
I carry two 18 foot long sea kayaks, and a 17 foot canoe all at the same time. Just got back from a 2000 mile trip with them on the new dodge, and every other year I did the same with the Ford
