yak in my truck - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Siebler · 02-13-2008, 09:26 AM

JT, I didnt notice, Do you have a Hitch Receiver?

sdtangler · 02-13-2008, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by bassboyc

JT, I didnt notice, Do you have a Hitch Receiver?

Not at this time, but Im going to get one, and i saw the hitch connection online for that.To broke after buying all this equipment...lol

dgax65 · 02-13-2008, 10:30 AM

You should be fine as long as the kayak is strapped in properly. I used a four-point strap set-up that kept my kayak from moving front-back or side to side. Just don't leave it hanging out over the edge if it gets really hot. It doesn't take long to develop a flat spot on the hull.

I carried my Drifter in the bed of my Ranger for 4 years with only one incident. I got rear-ended (almost) when coming back from Mission Bay. The car came to a stop just as it barely tapped my bumper. I had no damage to my truck or kayak, but the rudder pin left a 12" gouge in the car's hood. Even though there was no damage, this was the main factor in my decision to get the rack.

Thule and Yakima both make nice racks. I use a Thule Xsporter with a home-made kayak rack.

You can find racks at
REI
Rack-It
Track-Racks
The Rack Warehouse
I've also seen racks listed on Craig's List and on some of the kayak fishing message boards.

sdtangler · 02-13-2008, 10:44 AM

Thanks...Thats something i will look into when i get some more funds. I still have to get something to wear so feet stay warm/dry, and a cart so i dont jack up the boat while going to the water.

aclozer · 02-13-2008, 11:12 AM

I have the same racks but my yak rubs the cab a bit. I noticed on your picture that you have something between the rack and your Prowler. What is that? (looks like a great idea)

trob · 02-13-2008, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by dgax65

I got rear-ended (almost) when coming back from Mission Bay. The car came to a stop just as it barely tapped my bumper. I had no damage to my truck or kayak, but the rudder pin left a 12" gouge in the car's hood.

can you imagine if it was a truck and it hit your kayak square......your truck would be speared.

FISHIONADO · 02-13-2008, 12:08 PM

I use this hitch mounted tail gate extender. 15' yak in 5' bed. $35 at Harbor Freight.

sdtangler · 02-13-2008, 12:10 PM

Yeah but I dont have the hitch receiver at this point. How much does it cost to get one installed? Ive only used my bumper ball.

sdcityboy · 02-13-2008, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by sdtangler

Yeah but I dont have the hitch receiver at this point. How much does it cost to get one installed? Ive only used my bumper ball.

pm'd you

FISHIONADO · 02-13-2008, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by sdtangler

Yeah but I dont have the hitch receiver at this point. How much does it cost to get one installed? Ive only used my bumper ball.

I installed the receiver myself, 4 bolts - no drilling required, $79 from U-haul.

02-13-2008, 09:26 AM	#1
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	JT, I didnt notice, Do you have a Hitch Receiver? __________________ CJ Siebler

02-13-2008, 10:30 AM	#3
dgax65 Guerro Grande Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 629	You should be fine as long as the kayak is strapped in properly. I used a four-point strap set-up that kept my kayak from moving front-back or side to side. Just don't leave it hanging out over the edge if it gets really hot. It doesn't take long to develop a flat spot on the hull. I carried my Drifter in the bed of my Ranger for 4 years with only one incident. I got rear-ended (almost) when coming back from Mission Bay. The car came to a stop just as it barely tapped my bumper. I had no damage to my truck or kayak, but the rudder pin left a 12" gouge in the car's hood. Even though there was no damage, this was the main factor in my decision to get the rack. Thule and Yakima both make nice racks. I use a Thule Xsporter with a home-made kayak rack. You can find racks at REI Rack-It Track-Racks The Rack Warehouse I've also seen racks listed on Craig's List and on some of the kayak fishing message boards. __________________ Douglas Gaxiola Team No Fish- Amateur Staff

02-13-2008, 10:44 AM	#4
sdtangler Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: North County Inland Posts: 76	Thanks...Thats something i will look into when i get some more funds. I still have to get something to wear so feet stay warm/dry, and a cart so i dont jack up the boat while going to the water.

02-13-2008, 11:12 AM	#5
aclozer Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 48	I have the same racks but my yak rubs the cab a bit. I noticed on your picture that you have something between the rack and your Prowler. What is that? (looks like a great idea)

02-13-2008, 12:08 PM	#7
FISHIONADO Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 698	I use this hitch mounted tail gate extender. 15' yak in 5' bed. $35 at Harbor Freight.

02-13-2008, 12:10 PM	#8
sdtangler Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: North County Inland Posts: 76	Yeah but I dont have the hitch receiver at this point. How much does it cost to get one installed? Ive only used my bumper ball.