THANKS EVERYONR
Kayaks
I like a trailer best, but for an open pick-up the racks that mount on the box are good. A lumber rack works fine.
If you’re getting a short rec kayak
you can just put it in the bed of your truck and secure it to the loops at the front and rear.
When I go for a day trip, usually a 14’ kayak, and take our pickup, an F150 Super Crew, I have my husband just attach our “T” bar into the hitch and fasten the boat to that.
The “T” bar is also great for carrying wallboard, lumber and numerous other items. A great item for with so many uses.
If I take the Explorer, then the Hullivator goes on top.
I did a wrap-around contractor rack.
Rack’s mounted in the stake pockets and the topper is clamped down right on top of it. It’s a contractor’s setup (not all sleak and trim) but it’s got a 70" spread, 750# rating, and I made a sleeping compartment in the bed above all the cargo, so it works for me. Oh, and it carries everything from playboats to +20’ behemoth tandem kayaks very well.
http://www.crosstread.com/truck3.html
Jim