5th Wheeling Posted May 30, 2017 Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 We have a 25' 5th Wheel we tow behind our GMC Sierra Crew Cab with a full bed. We are now considering bringing 2 Kayaks (we have not purchased yet) with us, but wonder where to put them. Does anyone transport Kayaks, and if so, do you have a special rack? Where to place the rack? How long are your kayaks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERO Maker Posted May 30, 2017 Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 Take a look at this setup seen at the HDT National Rally last year. Not sure how long they were, but not to hard to figure how high they can be. Quote Rocky & Sheri Rhoades '01 Volvo 770 2016 DRV Mobile Suites, HoustonHERO Makers Ministry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberly Posted May 30, 2017 Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 Here is my setup. 13' kayak. http://lovethervlife.com/how-to-haul-a-kayak-and-a-fifth-wheel-my-setup/ Quote Kimberly Flores, Trail Boss and Wagon Master Jesse Flores, Coxswain, Shotgun Shipmate Wagon mates: Cinnamon, Mini Schnauzer 2017 F350 Lariat Dually 2018 Keystone Fuzion 371 Toy Hauler LovetheRVlife.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBH Posted May 30, 2017 Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 Here's an alternative http://www.orukayak.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoDirectionHome Posted May 30, 2017 Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 Big5er turned me on to this Quote "There are No Experts, Do the Math!" 2014 Freightliner Cascadia DD16 600hp 1850ft-lb 18spd 3.31 260"wb SpaceCraft S-470 SKP #131740 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobsallyh Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 We have something similar to infoshot. Dually quad with 2 10' kayaks. We have a Yakama rack cross wise over the cab. Then a kayak carrier, that really is a saddle, one each mounted on each bar. We have tried numerous ways to haul them up there but stacking works the best for us. Two ratchet straps, each over the kayaks and anchored to the Kayak saddles. Then a ratchet strap from the rear of the kayaks that attaches to the base of the fiver hitch. One ratchet strap from the front of the kayaks to the top of our front mounted bike carrier. We put them up and down from the roof with a Big Boys' Toystore (Harbor Frieght) $50.00 remote winch. Works really well. Been in some strong winds between Twin Falls, ID. and Las Vegas with no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted June 1, 2017 Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 If I had a pickup I would do something like this since my baby is 17ft long. But that won't work with an HDT. NoDirectionHome already posted my next consideration. After paddling a 17ft carbon fiber kayak all these years the idea of an inflatable just isn't appealing. Going to a 14ft Pakayak is at least tolerable. Quote MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Rod Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 Check out our profile pic. We mounted our 13' on top of the roof of our Topkick. Despite being almost 10' up, really wasn't really too bad to get up there by myself. Put it on the bed, set the nose on the roof, and slide it right up. google "fifth wheel kayay mount" and click on images. there are a hundred different ways to build a roof rack on the truck. Really pretty simple on a pickup. We got rid of our kayak (not going to the keys in the winter anymore). My rack won't do you any good, but I have two sets of thule cradles to sell that are in like new shape. they clamp nicely on anything made out of 1" square tubing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spindrift Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 On 5/29/2017 at 11:07 PM, infoshot said: Here is my setup. 13' kayak. http://lovethervlife.com/how-to-haul-a-kayak-and-a-fifth-wheel-my-setup/ infoshot...I'm unable to view your vid. Had you thought about a J bar set-up? Quote 2012 F350 KR CC DRW w/ some stuff 2019 Arctic Fox 32-5MCindy and Tom, Kasey and Maggie (our Newfie and Berner) Oh...I forgot the five kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fhkw9DPJ8V1g Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 We have an inflatable tandem kayak by Advanced Elements. It's a really nice trackable kayak with rigid sides once inflated. They also have single paddler kayaks as well. They store really nicely in the belly of our 5er. http://www.advancedelements.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankgibbons Posted November 22, 2019 Report Share Posted November 22, 2019 I've been using JayLow rooftop mounted kayak rack. Amazing kayak rack adapter. I was not sure if this was going to be easy to use and install and it was so easy. I like how robust it is as well. You will need to buy a SKS lock (extra) if you want to make sure no one steals this from your rooftop, but it's not easy to fuure out how to steal ti, if the person stealing it doesn't know how to remove it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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