I saw a boat owner the other day that had a small boat in the back of his pick-up, inserted into a Class III hitch. The stern was behind the truck cab, the bow was in a "V" bar part at the end of this hitch bar, extending out of the bed. It looked a lot better than the hitch bar that places the boat/kayak over the bed and the cab tied down to the front. Anyone know who makes this "hitch-Boat" setup??? -Mike, in Southern Maryland *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
You can buy "long-load" supports that fit into a 2" hitch receiver (other sizes too I'm guessing) at most big box home improvement stores (Menards, Home Depot, etc). They are sold for hauling ladders and small packs of long lumber - but they also work fine for a boat. K *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
On Sat, 14 Aug 2004 18:22:54 -0400, "Mike Muth" <muth1129_at_drix.net> said: > I saw a boat owner the other day that had a small boat in the back of his > pick-up, inserted into a Class III hitch. The stern was behind the truck > cab, the bow was in a "V" bar part at the end of this hitch bar, > extending out of the bed. J.C. Whitney has them http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/ProductDisplay/s-10101/p-1237/c-10101 Here's another one that shows the "truck extender" or "extend a bed" in use: http://www.arkatents.com/h2oexboatutc.html I drive a car, I know nothing about either one.... -- Kirk Olsen *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Wasn't there some one recently with a little Miata looking to set up a roof rack for kayaks?? this might be a nice way to go. Michael ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kirk Olsen" <kork4_at_cluemail.com> > J.C. Whitney has them > http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/ProductDisplay/s-10101/p-1237/c-10101 > > Here's another one that shows the "truck extender" or "extend a bed" in > use: > http://www.arkatents.com/h2oexboatutc.html > > I drive a car, I know nothing about either one.... *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
I use a truck bed extender called a Hitch Hand all the time for my kayaks. It adjusts in height and width, so easily carries two Feathercraft side by side or our double Nautiraid. When I unload, I just pitch the Hitch Hand in the back of the truck and it's safe. I have a cap over the bed. It sure is nice to load and unload so easily, just a few bungies to hold things in place. Steve ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Muth" <muth1129_at_drix.net> To: "Kayaking PaddleWise" <PaddleWise_at_paddlewise.net> Sent: Saturday, August 14, 2004 6:22 PM Subject: [Paddlewise] Hitch Bar for Kayak? > Anyone know who makes this "hitch-Boat" setup??? *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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