new kayak carrier

[pequa1]

so after starting kayak fishing at age 54 twenty years ago and using a bed extender on a mommy van, then trading that in for a 2010 Ranger with its 6' bed, I have finally traded in the Ranger for a new awd hybrid Maverick. But to enter the 21st century with its electronic suite I had to settle for a bed of not quite 4 1/2'. Full size pickups are just not for us, having neither the driveway space not the need since I gave up motorboating four years ago. I wanted another truck no larger than the 2010 Ranger which at the time was also the smallest pickup out there. Getting nearly three times the mileage over the Ranger won't hurt either. This time I went with a bolt on ladder rack, a little higher than desired, but with a diy stool still a go. When its surf casting and deer hunting time, off goes the rack until May.

 

[OVERBORED]

Should be in interesting on the highway or a windy day!

Good luck!

 

[pequa1]

Should be in interesting on the highway or a windy day!

Good luck!

Won't need luck as that won't be a problem. I rarely go out if the wind is over 10mph and I haven't traveled more than four miles from my house with the kayak in years. My typical day kayak fishing is 7ish to 11ish when the onshore starts up. Although I really only have one tie down point on the kayak now, the line goes to both racks and it hasn't budged yet. My real problem is that I am short and had to make a stool to be able to reach those handles.