Bed rack

[Sean Neilan]

Buying a couple kayaks this spring and would prefer not to have them hanging out the back of the bed. Is there a good rack that is easy to install and remove that anyone would recommend? I only want to have it on when I'm transporting the kayaks and remove it when I'm done.

[truckguy82]

it can be a bed extender at bed height, or if you flip it around it's roof height so you can strap something long to your roof.

 

I use it for long ladders.

 

http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/cargo/truck-bed-extender-69650.html

[Sean Neilan]

it can be a bed extender at bed height, or if you flip it around it's roof height so you can strap something long to your roof.

 

I use it for long ladders.

 

http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/cargo/truck-bed-extender-69650.html

I've actually looked into that but I don't want to rest the kayaks on my roof which is why I would prefer a rack. I don't mind them being over the roof just don't want them ON the roof

[dcb]

look up tracrac

[bndawgs]

Buying a couple kayaks this spring and would prefer not to have them hanging out the back of the bed. Is there a good rack that is easy to install and remove that anyone would recommend? I only want to have it on when I'm transporting the kayaks and remove it when I'm done.

I'm in the same boat as you, but own a 169 Old Town canoe. I've thought about building a rack out of wood, but also trying to figure out my options for a pre-built system.

[Sean Neilan]

I'm in the same boat as you, but own a 169 Old Town canoe. I've thought about building a rack out of wood, but also trying to figure out my options for a pre-built system.

I really like the Thule Xsport but I'm not looking to spend $650+ on it

[kkmitchell5]

I really like the Thule Xsport but I'm not looking to spend $650+ on it

 

 

That is what I have and its awesome. Check your local craigslist, I got mine for 350$ on there

[Sean Neilan]

 

 

That is what I have and its awesome. Check your local craigslist, I got mine for 350$ on there

Does it attach and detach real easy?

[bndawgs]

 

 

That is what I have and its awesome. Check your local craigslist, I got mine for 350$ on there

 

How do you find the plastic knobs? Are they easy to adjust?

[bndawgs]

 

Duplicate

[kkmitchell5]

 

How do you find the plastic knobs? Are they easy to adjust?

 

 

I wouldn't want to take it off and on every weekend. If you had a allen ratchet you could get it off or in 10-15 minutes. The plastic knobs to adjust it are great super simple, easy and effective. Adjusting with no weight is a breeze. I keep a roof top tent on it that is 150 lbs and to adjust with it on is tough with one person.

[Back in a Bowtie]

use the harbor freight thing... put the kayaks in with one end in the front corner of the bed close to the cab (secured to front tie downs) then secure to the harbor freight thing. Done.

[bndawgs]

use the harbor freight thing... put the kayaks in with one end in the front corner of the bed close to the cab (secured to front tie downs) then secure to the harbor freight thing. Done.

What if he doesn't want to put the kayak in the bed?

[Back in a Bowtie]

What if he doesn't want to put the kayak in the bed?

just said he wants the tailgate up so that would solve the problem.

[Sean Neilan]

I'm mostly don't want to have 5+ feet of kayak sticking out the back. I'm in Long Island, space is a premium.