How to put my kayak on top of my van? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Mr. NiceGuy · 01-05-2022, 05:45 PM

Thanks for the first two suggestions. There is always a wealth of ideas and information from kayak fisherpeople here!

Is it better to mount the kayak right side up, or upside down? I have seen people do it both ways.

I'm thinking about aerodynamics and a secure mounting for freeway speeds.

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I have enjoyed a small motorhome before, but I like the idea of a smaller and simpler camp van. The less encumbered I am, the happier I am to be an adventure traveler.

I have a small kitchen sink nozzle adapted to a pump sprayer for washing my kayak that doubles as a simple shower. If I need privacy for my "shower" I can sit in a big plastic storage box from Costco for $8.50 that doubles as a storage box ;-)

I bought a tri-fold 6" memory foam mattress that is outstanding for comfort and warmth, and it stows easily in a zipper bag for protection.

I have a small portable toilet that works perfectly. The bottom pops off like a suitcase and is discreet. It can easily be dumped at any service station or fast food restaurant along the way. MUCH easier than the way I used to dump my motorhome.

mattress
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

mattress stow bag
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

portable toilet
https://www.amazon.com/Thetford-Whit...%2C175&sr=8-15

What more could a Caveman with a kayak wish for? (Maybe some kind of small portable flat panel TV for watching movies streamed from my ipad or iphone?)

Life is sweet

01-05-2022, 05:45 PM	#4
Mr. NiceGuy Manic for Life Join Date: May 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 839	Thanks for the first two suggestions. There is always a wealth of ideas and information from kayak fisherpeople here! Is it better to mount the kayak right side up, or upside down? I have seen people do it both ways. I'm thinking about aerodynamics and a secure mounting for freeway speeds. ----- I have enjoyed a small motorhome before, but I like the idea of a smaller and simpler camp van. The less encumbered I am, the happier I am to be an adventure traveler. I have a small kitchen sink nozzle adapted to a pump sprayer for washing my kayak that doubles as a simple shower. If I need privacy for my "shower" I can sit in a big plastic storage box from Costco for $8.50 that doubles as a storage box ;-) I bought a tri-fold 6" memory foam mattress that is outstanding for comfort and warmth, and it stows easily in a zipper bag for protection. I have a small portable toilet that works perfectly. The bottom pops off like a suitcase and is discreet. It can easily be dumped at any service station or fast food restaurant along the way. MUCH easier than the way I used to dump my motorhome. mattress https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 mattress stow bag https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 portable toilet https://www.amazon.com/Thetford-Whit...%2C175&sr=8-15 What more could a Caveman with a kayak wish for? (Maybe some kind of small portable flat panel TV for watching movies streamed from my ipad or iphone?) Life is sweet __________________ Another ho-hum day in Paradise Last edited by Mr. NiceGuy; 01-05-2022 at 06:56 PM.