Question:
Any device or add-on to help get a 50-80lbs kayak on top of a travel trailer? I have a Rhino Rack J carrier. Thanks,
asked by: Ben M
Expert Reply:
I do have an option for you to carry your kayak but even if you were able to get your kayak on top of a travel trailer, it would also be a challenge to secure this. Unfortunately, we don't have any sort of device that will help with getting your kayak on top of a travel trailer. The only way I could see this being possible save for manhandling it up a ladder would be with some sort of pulley system.
Instead, a much better option for you would be to carry your kayak on the roof of the tow vehicle with a roof rack, like the Yakima CoreBar Crossbar System part # Y00423, part # Y28TR, and part # Y06135. The Rhino-Rack J-Style Kayak Carrier part # S512 can then be used and you can add the Rhino-Rack Universal Load Assist part # RR-RUSL to help with loading.
Rhino-Rack Universal Load Assist - Crossbar Mount - Side Loading - 132 lbs
Yakima CoreBar Crossbars - Steel - Black - 70" Long - Qty 2
BaseClip Fit Kit for Yakima BaseLine Roof Rack Towers - Qty 2
BaseLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Naked Roofs - Qty 4
Rhino-Rack Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Clamp On