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12-21-2019, 09:39 PM #1
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How to Haul a Canoe while towing a 5th Wheel Trailer?
Hello, I'm towing a 5th wheel trailer (Reflection 293RES) with a short box truck. I have a 15.5' canoe that i'd like to bring along on our camping trips. What do i need to do to to be able to haul it safely?
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12-21-2019, 10:05 PM #2
Sorry, I can help with your question, but I'll just point out if you're talking about a double tow (another towed vehicle behind the primary one), just be aware that it's illegal to do that in some states (if you're headed here).
I know a former member here used to have a Reflection fifth wheel that he traded for a Reflection trailer so that he could carry his boat on top of his truck.
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12-22-2019, 07:16 AM #3
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Probably the most practical way is over the cab with a mount at the front bumper. Google canoe rack 5th wheel and you’ll see plenty of examples.
Last edited by jkwilson; 12-22-2019 at 11:01 AM.
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12-22-2019, 07:22 AM #4
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That's asking a lot without major mods I think. How about fastening it to the ladder? I often see kayaks carried this way. In fact it may be cheaper and easier to get yourself a kayak. From the specs the trailer is nearly 12' to the roof. I would attach it so it doesn't catch air (keel to the front) and be cautious when going under overpasses and tunnels. I believe the minimum standard for trucks is 13'-6".
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12-22-2019, 07:42 AM #5
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Oh oh !!
At almost 16 ft long ANY manner of attaching a canoe to the ladder will result in the bottom and/ or the top of the canoe directly in the force of increasing wind resistance especially at 60 mph !!
Say goodbye to both , IMO...
Suggestion for a kayak is much better choice, Lol !
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12-22-2019, 07:49 AM #6
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I've done this with a single "over the cab" cargo mount rail, and a front mounted hitch and "bed extender" mounted vertically. I recently changed trucks and no one has made a front hitch to fit my 2020 GM yet, so no pictures I'm afraid. I used that setup for two years, but only to transport my kayaks (13.5') to my seasonal RV site, along with the 5th wheel. Once the trailer is parked I put the bed extender horizontal on the rear hitch mount for daily transport.
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12-22-2019, 07:58 AM #7
The only time I've seen anyone carry a canoe that long with a 5th is on the roof of the camper. I personally wouldn't want to muscle the canoe up there and off as part of my vacation...
His and her kayaks is much easier on a truck cab roof rack. You can use a hitch mount rack with a front receiver and a single crossbar on the cab roof also. I have also seen a lot of 5ers and MHs using the VertiYak mount.
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12-22-2019, 06:27 PM #8
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You might get some suggestions from @chris
https://www.mygrandrv.com/forum/show...848#post228848Joe & Joy + children
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12-23-2019, 07:29 AM #9
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As an avid solo canoe and touring kayak paddler, I have resigned myself to carrying a See Eagle Fast Track in the basement vs the overcab method. Unless I was just going to go to a summer destination and not travel around. By the time you buy the rack and have to deal with hauling up on truck and down, the inflatable is much easier. If I was going to do some major mileage or canoe camping, will rent one from an outfitter.
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12-23-2019, 07:57 AM #10
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