Could this be modified to carry a kayak?

[okmunky]

I'm thinking this might make a good mount for carrying my 8' kayak on the back of my class C. At 75" high it would hold the kayak parallel to the bumper but below the roof so I don't believe wind would be a problem. The kayak only weighs 38 pounds. I now carry the yak on top of the car, but the mounting straps cause an annoying vibration and whistle.

https://www.amazon.com/Hammaka-10304...ZXH9N38GP0B43S

[okmunky]

This shows how we roll, but without the Segway that I carried above the tow bar. I still have the dual hitch adapter.

[jimmerz]

What dual hitch adaptor do you use?

[mikelcan]

Originally Posted by okmunky

........I now carry the yak on top of the car, but the mounting straps cause an annoying vibration and whistle.

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Have you tried adding a half twist to the straps. Maybe even a couple twists if there is a long straight run ie from kayak to front bumper. I was taught to add a half twist when strapping down loads on trucks.

Mike

[okmunky]

Originally Posted by mikelcan

Have you tried adding a half twist to the straps. Maybe even a couple twists if there is a long straight run ie from kayak to front bumper. I was taught to add a half twist when strapping down loads on trucks.

Mike

No, but I will, thanks.

[okmunky]

Originally Posted by jimmerz

What dual hitch adaptor do you use?

One like this

4000 LB Dual 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver Rise-Drop Adapter Extender Extension Tow | eBay

With a hitch tightner

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hitch-Tighte...BZCLqI&vxp=mtr

[okmunky]

I'll need to double check the weights, but this might work better than the dual hitch adapter.

Bumper Hitch Receiver Adapter for 4 Inch Square Bumper Bike Cargo Carrier Travel

[jimmerz]

Originally Posted by okmunky

One like this

4000 LB Dual 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver Rise-Drop Adapter Extender Extension Tow | eBay

With a hitch tightner

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hitch-Tighte...BZCLqI&vxp=mtr

Would I be able to use this while towing my travel trailer and add a bike rack?

[okmunky]

If it's just for a bike rack the one in post #7 will work on the back of your trailer if you have a 4" square bumper. If not the one in post #6 will for sure work to put the bikes above the trailer tongue. The hitch tighteners really help prevent sagging and wobble.

[Stripe34]

My friends use this one:
https://www.rvkayakracks.com

[okmunky]

Originally Posted by Stripe34

My friends use this one:
https://www.rvkayakracks.com

Thanks! Nice racks, but pricey -- especially for just one small yak.

[szn8tt]

Originally Posted by Stripe34

My friends use this one:
https://www.rvkayakracks.com

I got one of these this year too. They are pricey, but the only way I could come up with hauling 2 short yaks and 2 bikes, and not add a lot to our overall length.