Recommended Hitch Mounted Rack With Single Bar Roof Rack To Carry Kayak On Pickup Truck
Published 04/21/2015
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Question:
I have a front receiver on my truck and would like to carry my kayak up front away from my 5th wheel trailer. Would placing one carrier on the roof of the truck to support the rear of the kayak and using the Erickson to support the front of the kayak work? Thanks
asked by: Ron W
Expert Reply:
Normally, using a system like the Erickson Big Bed Junior Load Extender, part # EM07605 is used with the rear hitch on a truck. Since you are planning on using this system on the front of your truck, I highly recommend making sure you have it secured in place with the tie-downs to the rack and also with bow and stern tie-downs.
This system is designed to fit a 2 inch receiver opening. You would need a roof rack for your kayak.
For additional similar foam blocks you can order part # MPG158.
For bow and stern tie-downs I recommend part # Y04031. This includes two 12 ft bow/stern tie-down ropes, S-hooks, and 2 straps with pulleys.
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Erickson Big Bed Junior Load Extender for Truck Bed or Roof - 2" Hitches - 350 lbs
- Truck Bed Extender
- Bed Extension
- Roof Extension
- Adjustable Height
- 350 lbs
- Fixed Width
- Hitch Mount
- Steel
- Erickson
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