How To Haul Two 10' Kayaks In The Bed Of A Truck

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I own a 2016 Toyota Tacoma, 5foot bed, with a trip fold hard cover. I am looking to carry/transport two 10foot kayaks. Do you have any suggestions besides putting the kayaks on the roof?

asked by: Marica

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In order to haul two kayaks in your 2016 Toyota Tacoma without placing them on the roof of your vehicle, you will need to use a load extender such as the Malone Axis Truck Bed and Roof Load Extender part # MPG907 if the bed of your truck is empty. The extender can be positioned for both vertical and horizontal load extensions. In your case, you will want to place the kayaks flat in the bed.

This will not interfere with your tri-fold tonneau cover and will safely allow you to haul the two kayaks without placing them on the roof of your vehicle. In order to prevent jostling and movement of both the hitch extender and kayaks, you may want to consider the Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock part # MPG2174 as this lock is designed specifically for this extension.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 2

The snap ring mount that the #TJB-2001S-B fits is the same 2-1/2 inch diameter as what your trailer has now so it will fit the same mount and work well.

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 9

Hi Paul, you’re definitely on the right track here, and I can help you narrow this down with confidence. With your tandem 3,500 lb Dexter axles and 33 inch spacing, both the Dexter EZ Flex part #K71-652-00 and the Lippert Road Armor part #LC53CK are…

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It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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The #84 spindle is just a common way to identify the spindle dimensions typically used for 3,500 lb axles. So instead of listing out the parts, people can just say they have #84 spindles and it's easier to know what fits it. The CE Smith Trailer…

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