Best vehicle for hauling a kayak? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

fourtogo · 03-05-2018, 12:34 AM

Dodge Maxi Van 3500 12 footer on floor . 14 footer with rack . Drive in fast lane , no trailer nobody can see what you have .

monstahfish · 03-05-2018, 09:27 PM

I'd caution against the xterra for roof height alone. I had one for a few years and it did everything I ever asked of it, but getting the yak on the roof was a pain. I drive a 2011 4wd ford escape and it's been low maintenance tows small and medium trailers fairly well, has easily roamed the beach at Makoville, even surprised people by how well it did on the sand and taken me into moderately difficult trails in the sierras and east coast. Ground clearance becomes an issue at some point though.

03-05-2018, 12:34 AM	#1
fourtogo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 140	Kayak hauler Dodge Maxi Van 3500 12 footer on floor . 14 footer with rack . Drive in fast lane , no trailer nobody can see what you have .

03-05-2018, 09:27 PM	#2
monstahfish Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 423	I'd caution against the xterra for roof height alone. I had one for a few years and it did everything I ever asked of it, but getting the yak on the roof was a pain. I drive a 2011 4wd ford escape and it's been low maintenance tows small and medium trailers fairly well, has easily roamed the beach at Makoville, even surprised people by how well it did on the sand and taken me into moderately difficult trails in the sierras and east coast. Ground clearance becomes an issue at some point though.