Loading PA14 in shortbed truck - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Pagzzz · 03-16-2022, 12:20 PM

Looking at getting into Kayak fishing for the first time, and have never owned a big kayak. How does everyone deal with a 14' kayak and a 5' short bed truck? I have a 2013 F150 supercrew with the short bed. I also have a collapseable Thule Rack that I used for carrying my 40lb outrigger canoe ... but I am guessing it is impractical to carry a 100lb+ kayak up on those racks without wrecking my back getting it down/up.

Curious to see what the best solution is for transport

FoodGeekFish · 03-16-2022, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Pagzzz

Looking at getting into Kayak fishing for the first time, and have never owned a big kayak. How does everyone deal with a 14' kayak and a 5' short bed truck? I have a 2013 F150 supercrew with the short bed. I also have a collapseable Thule Rack that I used for carrying my 40lb outrigger canoe ... but I am guessing it is impractical to carry a 100lb+ kayak up on those racks without wrecking my back getting it down/up.

Curious to see what the best solution is for transport

Hitch extenders (Boonedox, Yakima, Rhino Rack) are a common solution if rack loading doesn't make sense.

Saba Slayer · 03-16-2022, 04:30 PM

The extender works great on my Tacoma with a 6' bed...

I have a few friends and customers that have bought the 12' PA so that they don't have to use an extender...

Pagzzz · 03-16-2022, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Saba Slayer

The extender works great on my Tacoma with a 6' bed...

I have a few friends and customers that have bought the 12' PA so that they don't have to use an extender...

I definitely need the PA14 since I am a BIG guy, but the extender looks like the trick. Just have to watch those tight turns I guess since it will swing wide, but I have towed 40' canoes, so probably OK.

LEEZO · 03-16-2022, 07:19 PM

the boondox groovy T-bone is game changer for my PA14. I disconnect it from the hitch and pop it inside my Tahoe when i head out to the water. if there is a way to cable lock or pad lock it to the hitch or truck bed i would recommend that to deter the methmaticians.

JohnMckroidJr · 03-24-2022, 05:49 AM

3x for the T-bar. Mine is a cheap one off eBay fortified with a towel tie-strapped onto the base to cushion the kayak and PVC with reflective tape added to the goalposts for increased visibility.

03-16-2022, 12:20 PM	#1
Pagzzz Junior Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 17	Loading PA14 in shortbed truck Looking at getting into Kayak fishing for the first time, and have never owned a big kayak. How does everyone deal with a 14' kayak and a 5' short bed truck? I have a 2013 F150 supercrew with the short bed. I also have a collapseable Thule Rack that I used for carrying my 40lb outrigger canoe ... but I am guessing it is impractical to carry a 100lb+ kayak up on those racks without wrecking my back getting it down/up. Curious to see what the best solution is for transport

03-16-2022, 07:19 PM	#5
LEEZO Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Coronado Posts: 179	the boondox groovy T-bone is game changer for my PA14. I disconnect it from the hitch and pop it inside my Tahoe when i head out to the water. if there is a way to cable lock or pad lock it to the hitch or truck bed i would recommend that to deter the methmaticians.