How to carry kayaks!
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Topic: How to carry kayaks!
Posted By: Jholler
Subject: How to carry kayaks!
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2019 at 8:04pm
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Ok, so I'm getting ready for a long adventure, and trying to figure out how to carry canoe and/or kayaks for me and my wife. I have a 14ft canoe and a sit-in kayak, she has a sit-on-top kayak as well as an inflatable. I will have a softopper (www.softopper.com) on the truck, and the only rack I can find that will fit with that is from US Rack Co, and I don't particularly like it because I can't fold my topper down with it installed. Enter the solution....folding kayaks!! https://foldupkayaks.com/
$650 for two of them, they weigh less than 30lbs each and will carry 350lbs, and can't sink! ------------- 2015 rpod 179 2014 Ram ecoDiesel HFE 2009-ish Chihuahua https://ibb.co/S3qvZKG"> 
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Posted By: offgrid
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2019 at 9:25pm
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Check out the Amazon review, one reviewer said his sank. https://www.amazon.com/Tucktec-Foldable-Lightweight-Stronger-Inflatable/product-reviews/B07C25PJP5 - https://www.amazon.com/Tucktec-Foldable-Lightweight-Stronger-Inflatable/product-reviews/B07C25PJP5 ------------- 1994 Chinook Concourse 1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft 2015 Rpod 179 - sold |
Posted By: Jholler
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2019 at 9:51pm
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Saw that, but the website said they can't sink. I'll find out! 90 day return policy. ------------- 2015 rpod 179 2014 Ram ecoDiesel HFE 2009-ish Chihuahua https://ibb.co/S3qvZKG">
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Posted By: EchoGale
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2019 at 10:57pm
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Hi Jholler, As a kayaker (who used to drive the sweetest little BMW convertible) I looked at these a lot before giving up and buying a vehicle that can do stuff. inflatables don't track well in any kind wind or current. Another option is these modular ones (that even allow you to make a single into a tandem.) https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/85671?productId=1430334&attrValue_0=Yellow/Orange&pla1=0&mr:trackingCode=8267A872-8F21-E611-80ED-00505694403D&mr:referralID=NA&mr:device=c&mr:adType=plaonline&qs=3125172&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIntTxxoq94QIVU7nACh1beAubEAYYASABEgJNTfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds ------------- Julie |
Posted By: offgrid
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2019 at 11:31pm
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Their website was created by their salespeople. Remember, is he in sales? Is his mouth moving? Then... My experience is, anybody who tells you a boat can't sink is just not telling you the truth. Even ones with lots of floatation (which these don't have) will swamp and might as well sink for all the good they do you. Be careful! I have a Hobie Adventure Island (great boat) and carry it on the roof of my SUV. One of the benefits of an SUV over a pickup. Haven't tried to carry it while towing yet though. BTW, the Hobie AI has three hulls and it can still sink... ------------- 1994 Chinook Concourse 1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft 2015 Rpod 179 - sold |
Posted By: Jholler
Date Posted: 07 Apr 2019 at 12:51am
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I understand salespeople, my Father was one lol. I also understand small boats, I was a Marine infantryman many years and pounds ago. Believe me, it'll be "stress tested" before it's depended upon. Thanks for the suggestions! ------------- 2015 rpod 179 2014 Ram ecoDiesel HFE 2009-ish Chihuahua https://ibb.co/S3qvZKG">
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Posted By: Toyanvil
Date Posted: 07 Apr 2019 at 7:43am
| I would use one rack on the cab and built a rack coming off the rear or front bumper to hold the other end. |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 07 Apr 2019 at 7:44am
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Yakima makes racks for the cab of your truck..
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Posted By: Jholler
Date Posted: 07 Apr 2019 at 7:52am
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That's actually the next plan if the folding boats disappoint. I have hope, though, it's an interesting design. ------------- 2015 rpod 179 2014 Ram ecoDiesel HFE 2009-ish Chihuahua https://ibb.co/S3qvZKG">
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Posted By: Awchief
Date Posted: 07 Apr 2019 at 11:03am
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If you are serious about looking into inflatables check out Advanced Elements. They are not plastic toys suitable only for children in a swimming pool. https://www.advancedelements.com/ - https://www.advancedelements.com/ ------------- Michael |
Posted By: Tars Tarkas
Date Posted: 07 Apr 2019 at 11:32am
Second that. I've had one and I'm going to buy another. I'm not sure about their lowest cost models but if you can spend $500 to $600 or more you'll get a really good boat. And in the canoe/kayak world, I always thought there was a big distinction between capsizing and sinking. (I think the Amazon reviewer talked about tipping his boat....) It's not very hard to tip over just about any canoe or kayak, and for me anyway, that used to be part of the fun and adventure. You just catch your stuff before it floats too far away, right the boat and get back in, probably a lot cooler than you were before. Sinking, to me, means your boat is at the bottom of the lake and a salvage operation. if possible, might be more trouble than it's worth. I saw a foldable boat at REI yesterday. I don't know what brand. I was hoping they still carried Advanced Elements boats, but apparently not. REI has a 20% off one item sale for members right now, which would have made them pretty competitive for just about any kayak. Anyway, I wasn't very impressed with the foldable boat they had. Maybe for lakes and slow flat water, if that's all you're interested in. Any kayak will do that though. I want one that can offer more excitement. TT ------------- 2010 176 FJ Cruiser |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 07 Apr 2019 at 4:43pm
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What about these? https://www.orukayak.com/collections/kayaks - https://www.orukayak.com/collections/kayaks
------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: Live2Camp
Date Posted: 08 Apr 2019 at 10:30am
Thanks to both of you for posting this site, I'm very intrigued. And this in spite of having a wonderful kayaks that we love, but I can definitely see a couple of these for easier logistics in some of our settings and trips. Good food for thought. ------------- 2017 R-Pod 179 HRE (the green one) His:Ford F150 double cab 4WD; Hers/mine:Tacoma V6 double cab 4WD Still love rugged, diggin' comfy too |
Posted By: Jholler
Date Posted: 08 Apr 2019 at 1:49pm
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The orus are awesome, and those modular ones are pretty cool too. I don't do whitewater, just flatwater recreational stuff, so I'm taking a chance the $350 folders will work for me. If not, they've got a return policy. ------------- 2015 rpod 179 2014 Ram ecoDiesel HFE 2009-ish Chihuahua https://ibb.co/S3qvZKG">
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Posted By: crazycoyote
Date Posted: 12 Apr 2019 at 11:21pm
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I carry a 10 1/2 foot Porta-Bote with a 2 1/2 HP Suzuki 4 stroke motor on my 180 R-Pod. I would hardly believe you could sink this one. They sell everything you need to mount it on your rig.Look up the info. info@porta-bote.com. I sure love mine, will be fishing all summer wherever I roam.
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Posted By: Jholler
Date Posted: 13 Apr 2019 at 10:20am
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Got a pic of that mounted? ------------- 2015 rpod 179 2014 Ram ecoDiesel HFE 2009-ish Chihuahua https://ibb.co/S3qvZKG">
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