Hauling kayaks with a fifth wheel

[lwalker6446]

We just bought a shasta phoenix 27rl. We have been trying to determine the best way to haul our kayaks. Any ideas? We have built a rack to go into a bumper hitch on the fifth wheel but are a little concerned with movement and sturdiness of the bumper.

[dcheatwood]

Can you get them inside, like on the floor or bed?

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[ependydad]

On top of the truck is the only way unless you double tow a kayak trailer.

If the boats are long enough, you may need a front hitch on the truck and use a goal post to support the front of the boats.

[ependydad]

Originally Posted by dcheatwood

Can you get them inside, like on the floor or bed?

Or this if they're short enough. There are some decent folding or inflatable boats if you spend enough.

I'd love a pair of boats from Oru Kayaks (origami boats!).

[lwalker6446]

There really isn't enough room to get them inside as you wouldn't be able to access anything and they would be on top the couch and table.

[lwalker6446]

We are looking at a headache rack that goes over the truck cab and trying to figure out if that would mess our tonneau cover frame up

[kz08h5]

Check this site out. Lots of pictures of fifth wheels and kayaks.

Motorhome Magazine Open Roads Forum: how do you carry kayaks while towing the fifth wheel

[Helmsey]

I use a Yakima rack with a shorter kayak and it works well

[OldCoot]

Originally Posted by Helmsey

I use a Yakima rack with a shorter kayak and it works well.

Picture shows Chevy, signature says Ford.

[lwalker6446]

Thanks for all the input. Greatly appreciated

[ependydad]

Originally Posted by OldCoot

Picture shows Chevy, signature says Ford.

His signature says Sandpiper and it's a Chapperal. Old picture, internet picture- why does it matter?

[golfmedik]

I am looking at putting a front receiver on my dually and then using a Thule Goal Post rack for the front of the truck and putting a clamp on bar across the top of the cab so they will look similar to this.

[lwalker6446]

We are actually looking at us rack and going with the 5th wheel rack they have. Headache rack with bars over the roof no drilling. Any one have this

[MMattox]

I am in the same boat, Pardon the pun.... I don't like the rack on the front of the truck and don't want to bang up the cabinets inside the 5er either, trying to figure out the maximum length I can get on the roof without supporting the front.

[Cajun Po-Boy]

Originally Posted by golfmedik

I am looking at putting a front receiver on my dually and then using a Thule Goal Post rack for the front of the truck and putting a clamp on bar across the top of the cab so they will look similar to this.

When we do the kayak move...this is the setup we're going to use...looks good & performs good

[Witch Doctor]

Originally Posted by OldCoot

Picture shows Chevy, signature says Ford.

He owns a F350, he got smart and moved up to ford. Click on his name it's listed, Maybe an old picture before he got a good truck. Just showing how he carries them........Go Ford, Go Ford..... Made in the USA

[youroo]

This is One way! Youroo!!

[Helmsey]

Originally Posted by OldCoot

Picture shows Chevy, signature says Ford.

As others have said, this was our last setup. I now have the 450 and Sandpiper in the sig.

And for the record, I'd take my Duramax back right now if I could.

[Arefbee]

Back of the trailer makes best sense. No view obstruction.

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[OldCoot]

Originally Posted by ependydad

His signature says Sandpiper and it's a Chapperal. Old picture, internet picture- why does it matter?

To give you something to gripe about!