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07-26-2015, 04:49 PM
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How do you travel with kayaks?
Hi all, we have a 3170ds and we are thinking about purchasing a couple kayaks. The problem is we have no idea how to travel with them on our motorhome. They have kayak racks on the market that go on the back of the motorhome but we also have a bike carrier that hooks into the hitch, so we couldn't fit both the bike rack and kayak rack on the back. Any other ways of carrying them (maybe on the roof)? Thanks
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07-26-2015, 04:57 PM
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Berkshire 390QS
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Location: Colorado
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We travel with an inflatable kayak. Just 15 minutes to set up or take down. It travels in the trunk of our toad.
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07-26-2015, 05:07 PM
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2012 Solera
Join Date: May 2012
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Kayaks
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Originally Posted by NO3putt
We travel with an inflatable kayak. Just 15 minutes to set up or take down. It travels in the trunk of our toad.
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X2. Sea Eagle inflatable in the "basement" of the MH. Not as agile on the water as our hard-sided, but very convenient.
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2012 Solera "S"
Calif SF Bay Area
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07-26-2015, 05:26 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
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Bikes on the front , yaks on the back?
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07-26-2015, 05:48 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Austin
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We bought Oru Kayaks ( link).
Pics of our first trip with them ( link)
We had two Wilderness System Manteo that we used to bring when we had the tow-behind trailer, but with the 5th wheel we can't use the rack. The Oru's we just put inside the RV and off we go.
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07-26-2015, 06:06 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Louisiana
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We just bought a Class C. We already have a small Snobear trailer which we have been using to haul our kayaks for the past 7 years with our SUV. Now that we have a MH, will probably tow it behind with the bikes laying inside the trailer and the kayaks riding on top. We lay the tailgate down flat in the trailer and put an 1x2 piece of oak across the trailer about 2 feet from the rear with U-bolts around the round top rail. We use the foam car top blocks and just run straps through the rails. The kayaks ride on the front rail with foam kayak blocks tied on with bungees. West Marine sells the "car top" kit for kayaks, which work very well.
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07-26-2015, 06:14 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: NE Florida
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If you are pulling a TOAD, put them on that. If not, I don't know, but there are many great ideas already mentioned here, with probably more to come.
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07-26-2015, 07:09 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2011
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Usually by water. Lol.
Love a trip down the buffalo river but always rent canoes. DW won't kayak alone.
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07-26-2015, 08:42 PM
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We trailer ours on a 6'X 12' single axle utility trailer. Also gives us room for 5 bikes and firewood for 3-4 days.
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07-27-2015, 01:03 AM
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Senior Member
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Location: Pfafftown NC
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The problem we see with putting Kayaks on the motor home is, if you are lucky enough to be able to launch where you camp, great. If you need to launch from another spot, then you have to move the motorhome. Not so great.
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07-27-2015, 04:18 AM
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You can purchase a modular kayak. I bought one from REI. They break in half and so easy to transport.
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07-27-2015, 06:18 AM
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Member
Join Date: Jun 2015
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NO3putt
We travel with an inflatable kayak. Just 15 minutes to set up or take down. It travels in the trunk of our toad.
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I am also thinking of an inflatable, may I ask what you chose and why? Do you use it as a one person or 2?
Thanks!
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07-27-2015, 06:19 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2015
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JLeising
X2. Sea Eagle inflatable in the "basement" of the MH. Not as agile on the water as our hard-sided, but very convenient.
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Which model Sea Eagle did you choose?
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07-27-2015, 09:24 AM
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Senior Member
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Location: Austin
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RockyNH
I am also thinking of an inflatable, may I ask what you chose and why? Do you use it as a one person or 2?
Thanks!
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The inflatable is nice, until it deflates on you out in the water. Friends of ours had that experience when the valve malfunctioned a mile from camp. By the time we got back, it was barely floating with the two of them in it.
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07-27-2015, 10:16 AM
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2012 Solera
Join Date: May 2012
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Inflatable kayak
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Originally Posted by RockyNH
Which model Sea Eagle did you choose?
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We have the Sea Eagle 370: http://www.amazon.com/Sea-Eagle-SE37...=sea+eagle+370
Quite satisfied with it. Added a 12 volt inflater (Coleman, I think). Easy set up. No issues yet. Have to pay attention to drying it off before putting it away (we towel it off). Hose off with fresh water and towel dry after salt water use. Rides in the basement of the MH on most trips. Like the two person format - we take leisurely sight seeing paddles on flat waters. Fairly roomy kayak for that purpose.
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2012 Solera "S"
Calif SF Bay Area
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07-27-2015, 10:30 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
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Location: St. Paul, Minnesota
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JLeising
X2. Sea Eagle inflatable in the "basement" of the MH. Not as agile on the water as our hard-sided, but very convenient.
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X3. Sevylor Colorado inflatable. 2 person.
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07-27-2015, 12:25 PM
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Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Easton,Pa
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kayak racks not suitable for TT bumper mounted 2" receiver. Receiver must be welded to frame of TT. to overcome torque.
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07-27-2015, 12:50 PM
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Member
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Location: Full-timers
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Here's how I carry an 18' Hobie tri-maran kayak without interfering with my fiver. Front receiver hitch, with a tilt-down crossbar with rollers. Works like a champ!
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07-27-2015, 01:42 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JLeising
We have the Sea Eagle 370: http://www.amazon.com/Sea-Eagle-SE37...=sea+eagle+370
Quite satisfied with it. Added a 12 volt inflater (Coleman, I think). Easy set up. No issues yet. Have to pay attention to drying it off before putting it away (we towel it off). Hose off with fresh water and towel dry after salt water use. Rides in the basement of the MH on most trips. Like the two person format - we take leisurely sight seeing paddles on flat waters. Fairly roomy kayak for that purpose.
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We also just purchased a sea eagle 370 and so far I really like the boat. I bought it so that my wife and I could go paddling and I can also out of it, it is very compact and fits in its own bag.
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