Class C Kayak hauling

[TourNut]

If you have a 11 ' 0" high Class C , how many of you have carried a Kayak on top ? or is that a problem under America's bridges ?

( Kayak adds at least another foot ht. X 15' L )

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Possibly carried instead on the Class C's right side ?

[RVThere]

The problem with carrying a kayak on top is finding something secure to attach the kayak to. The side of the motorhome is even worse.

You can get a shorter kayak and attach one to the rear ladder.

I tow my Jeep behind the motorhome with a regular Yakima kayak rack but even then you have to be careful of crosswinds. My son had the wind bend his roof rack in Nebraska when he was carrying his kayak with a Thule rack that held the kayak on its side.

[Bill Gail]

We also carry 2 kayaks on the roof top of our Samurai Toad on " J" kayak carriers .

I load them upside down , for a couple reasons . One being with the cockpit of the kayak facing down it won't collect rain , the second is the bottom of the kayak is smooth so they don't catch the wind and are more aerodynamic .

There is a rack that fits into the hitch receiver on the back of a MH. It stores the kayaks vertically and still allows for towing .

We seriously looked at them , but we decided we're going to have a Toad , so might as well put them on top of it .

[Tombsy]

I had a trailer made for my Hobie PA14 fishing kayak and a Yamaha scooter. The Hobie is just too heavy and I’m too old lol. Plus I can carry a bunch of extra gear with it.

[1982]

If you are open to something new, look into Alpacka packrafts. <10 lbs, fold up to the size of a suitcase, and are made in USA!

[TourNut]

Originally Posted by 1982

If you are open to something new, look into Alpacka packrafts. <10 lbs, fold up to the size of a suitcase, and are made in USA!

Thanks , these would definitely solve the transportation hassles of a normal rigid kayak . I had a yellow rubber raft when I was a kid - it went bad due to it just being folded up in storage . I wonder if this has better material to prevent "being folded" damage ?

[1982]

Originally Posted by TourNut

Thanks , these would definitely solve the transportation hassles of a normal rigid kayak . I had a yellow rubber raft when I was a kid - it went bad due to it just being folded up in storage . I wonder if this has better material to prevent "being folded" damage ?

Way better. We have had ours for two years. Have used them about 15 times. As long as you dry them before you put them away, no problems.

[L.C.Gray]

My plan is to build two T-Bars for front and rear on my Jeep tow'd that will plug into the front and rear 2" receiver boxes on the Jeep's bumpers. The Yak or Canoe will then be put on the T-Bars and secured. When not needed the T-Bars will be removed from the Jeep. Design of T-Bars will be as light and simple as possible, interchangeable front and rear, and to not interfere with the tow bar also mounted to the front bumper.

[Trapper2022]

Originally Posted by 1982

If you are open to something new, look into Alpacka packrafts. <10 lbs, fold up to the size of a suitcase, and are made in USA!

But boy are they expensive!!!!
Look great need to find cheaper mfg. would be much easygoing than lifting my yak onto Jeep. Safe travels

Enjoy the journey

[TourNut]

Originally Posted by trapper2020

But boy are they expensive!!!!
Look great need to find cheaper mfg. would be much easygoing than lifting my yak onto Jeep. Safe travels

Enjoy the journey

Found these , sleeker design & are cheaper , on e-bay : ( made in India though so ???)

Intex 68305EP Challenger K1 Inflatable Kayak

Intex Challenger K2 Inflatable Kayak

[atreis]

I had an Intex Challenger for about seven years. Pretty good little boat, and never gave me any problems. It was still good when I sold it.

[Twolanes]

After lots of consideration we finally settled on an Advanced Elements AE1007E inflatable kayak. Tracks great, very stable, can be setup for 1 or 2 people and room for our Labrador too! Deflates into a carrying bag that’s not exactly small, but fits easily in the basement of our class A.

Just thought I’d mention it for you to consider. Have fun!

[TourNut]

Originally Posted by Twolanes

After lots of consideration we finally settled on an Advanced Elements AE1007E inflatable kayak. Tracks great, very stable, can be setup for 1 or 2 people and room for our Labrador too! Deflates into a carrying bag that’s not exactly small, but fits easily in the basement of our class A.

Just thought I’d mention it for you to consider. Have fun!

Nice sleek design , lots of great reviews , I saved a link for the future . ( need RV first ! )
BTW , Where are they made ?

[rarebear.nm]

I used to have 2 FolBots. They were a fabric placed over a wood & aluminum frame. Folded into two duffle bags. They were 16'-4" and about 36" beam. Very stable and very fast on the water. Mine were made in 1964 and finally died about 8 years ago. I think a version is still made.