Recommended Kayak Carrying Solution for Silverado 2500 Towing 5th Wheel Trailer
Question:
I haul a fifth wheel trailer so I can not center my kayak on the carrier do you have any suggestions. The truck is Chevy 2500 HD crew cab.
asked by: Fred
Expert Reply:
When you need to transport kayaks or canoes on a truck that's already towing a 5th wheel trailer or carrying a slide-in camper, often the best solution is to install a front-mount hitch and a load extender like the Erickson # EM07605. This is a steel load support bar for 2-inch hitches.
You can use this in a front hitch like # 65050, for example, which fits a 2010 Silverado 2500.
Products Referenced in This Question
Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
- Front Receiver Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Front Mount Hitch
- 500 lbs Vert Load
- 9000 lbs Line Pull
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Square Tube
- Draw-Tite
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Erickson Big Bed Junior Load Extender for Truck Bed or Roof - 2" Hitches - 350 lbs
- Truck Bed Extender
- Adjustable Height
- 51 Inch Wide
- Hitch Load Extender
- Steel
- Black
- Erickson
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Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Roof Rack and Lift Assist w/ Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Universal Mount
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- Saddle-Style
- Aero Bars
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- Side Loading
- Track Mount
- Clamp On
- Load Assist
- Thule
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