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

Mr. NiceGuy · 01-05-2022, 06:53 PM

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I like the way he uses wheels. Maybe I can attach my Hobie kayak wheels to the back of a ladder rack for dual purpose.
The Outback is about 100 lbs. A ladder rack on top of the van would be about 7.5' off the pavement.
I'll have to experiment with the mechanics.

JohnMckroidJr · 01-05-2022, 10:03 PM

Another option from Rhino-Rack

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSeHSCfHniQ&t=3s

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Originally Posted by Mr. NiceGuy

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

Upside down for proper stowage, plus better aerodynamics. Right side up for convenience.

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Life is sweet

That is sweet -- When my brother went to law school in SD, he lived in his VW camper for a semester and had a coffee can for a toilet.

MITCHELL · 01-06-2022, 06:33 PM

And he put his pro angler inside his van and had a plywood bed to sleep on on top of kayak

01-06-2022, 06:33 PM	#3
MITCHELL Sea Hunter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Where ever I may roam where I lay my head I call home. Posts: 2,289	I saw a guy that came back from cabo And he put his pro angler inside his van and had a plywood bed to sleep on on top of kayak __________________ Duke Mitchell