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Thread: Kayaks & Bikes : 5th vs. TT
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10-23-2020, 08:55 AM #31
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There is no definitive answer as the distance is a function of the 5er cap and how much it extends forward, truck bed, whether it is a long bed or short bed and the kayaks length, so becomes trial and error. In our case with 12' kayaks we could position the kayaks not to interfere with a fairly significant turn radius. The reason we went with the system I pictured earlier in the thread was because to properly position the kayaks, the cockpit needs to be placed between the roof rack bars which was not possible with our kayaks and have turning clearance. Now the kayaks are positioned properly and I do not have to worry about turn interference.
Regards, Bruce, Lin An, Kenji & Suki (Our two Akitas)
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10-23-2020, 12:07 PM #32
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10-23-2020, 01:31 PM #33
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10-26-2020, 08:21 PM #34
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10-27-2020, 12:19 AM #35
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10-27-2020, 12:23 AM #36
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10-27-2020, 06:02 AM #37
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This issue has been one of my main concerns in recently switching from a TT to a 5er.
Already have a RV rated 2 bike hitch rack that we were using on the TT, which now rides on the back of our reflection. Just don’t have a good option for kayaks now other than mounting them over the truck cab. We will eventually want/need four kayaks or SUPs as our kids get older. I’d have no problem tandem towing a kayak trailer if it wasn’t illegal in most of the East Coast.
I’m looking into higher end inflatable watercraft that we can put into our truck bed when deflated (away from 5er connection of course) or put in our trailer.
Anyone using inflatables?
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10-27-2020, 07:32 AM #38
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Hey we we too are looking into inflatables. Check out the Intel Explorer K2, lots of good reviews.
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10-27-2020, 09:33 AM #39
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11-16-2020, 08:43 AM #40
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