How do you guys carry your kayaks?

[NZRub]

I used to carry my yaks same method as Frank...
until saltwater and sand got between the rubbers seal and rust away.

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[JT LIFE]

T Bone for the win!

 

[WKYRIDER]

This is what I got and I've been happy with it. I originally had racks over the bed but I like being able to have a bed cover.

This and it works well. Used it for the first time this weekend. 2 10’ kayaks. 12’ or longer would’ve fit better, but worked fine with my 10s.

 

[WRSurf]

I use the Yakima Overhaul HD with LockRack. Went Yakima because i can remove the racks fast if i have something large to put in the bed of the truck. Went with LockRack Universal X carrier for SUP & Kayak because NO STRAPS! And it locks. Drive with gear down the turnpike 70+mph no issues and for long distances no issues. Loving this setup. Hope this helps

 

[Frank...]

Two kayaks, no problem. Up on the Delaware.

 

[marsbars]

Just installed my kayak system yesterday. Took some shade tree engineering but it works. Local kayak shop set me up with the basic idea and the materials. Took my son and I a couple hours to dial it all in. The kayaks are just shy of 14” long

 

[redriderjf87]

Big Catch Saddles

First time hauling double kayak. Simple bed extended from Harbor Freight

Exposed racks

Ok perfect thanks, lots of good options. I really like these 3 - I got a month or 2 to decide for my 13' 2 seater kayak.

 

[Hobie1]

Sorry no pics, but I use a Boonedox T-Bone bed extender to haul my 14’ Hobie. Works great.

 

[IamPro2A]

 

[DesertDawg]

Picked up a Gladiator to drag the Yaks around on their Yakima RACK and ROLL trailer.

 

[sandifer]

 

[redfish]

If going in saltwater get a t- Bone or similar and get a large bilge sponge and wipe out any saltwater out of tankwell before loading. Been saltwater kayak fishing for too many years to remember and through a few tailgates and other body parts rusted out. Even had rust on headrest of ram and under seat mounts from saltwater gear , paddles life jackets etc riding in cab

 

[InvertedAerialX]

Looks like the best probably most expensive option to me. Not on a Gladiator. But with a rack that would go higher than the cab I bet it would work nicely.

This is what my brother and I have used for years. The good news is you can transfer it from vehicle to vehicle. When my Explorer transforms into My JT (not holding my breath anymore), i will simply transfer the bars over. I also love the fact I can throw a gear basket on as well.

 

[Shane P.]

 

[Dreaded1]

I went with this

https://www.sylvansport.com/go-easy...FK5C9rMpwNUOXHPPOWwtgsejHPDCCLroaAsVwEALw_wcB

That is an awesome little trailer. If I didn't already have an 8 utility trailer to carry my yak in, I would look into this.

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