Solution for Carrying a Kayak with a 1974 Ford F-100 with Truck Cap
Question:
Dear etrailer-Team, I am looking for a rack to transport a wooden kayak ca. 50lbs on my 1974 F-100, please see attached picture. The shell seems to have a wooden frame. Do you have any product that could work with such a delicate structure? Looking forward to hearing from you.
asked by: Dirk
Expert Reply:
I do have a solution for you, but unfortunately the only things that we have to offer wouldn't work for since your camper slopes down.
The best solution for you would be to tow a smaller trailer behind your F-100. We have trailers like the Malone EcoLight Trailer # MAL53FR. You could then put on a kayak carrier like the Rhino-Rack J-Style Kayak Carrier # S510.
You can also add a roof bike rack like the Swagman # S64720 to carry your bike.
I have linked some review videos for you to check out for more information on these systems.
Products Referenced in This Question
Malone EcoLight Sport Trailer - 58" Crossbars - 400 lbs
- Trailers
- Sports Trailer
- Crossbar Style
- 14 Feet Long
- 400 lbs
- 4-1/2W x 11L Foot
- Galvanized Steel
- Malone
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Rhino-Rack Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Fixed - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- J-Style
- Fixed
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- Rhino Rack
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Swagman Upright Bike Rack for 1 Bike - Roof Rack Crossbars - Frame Mount
- Roof Bike Racks
- Frame Mount
- 15mm Fork
- 15mm Thru-Axle
- 20mm Thru-Axle
- 5mm Fork
- 9mm Fork
- 9mm Thru-Axle
- Bike Lock
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Disc Brake Compatible
- Clamp On - Standard
- Black
- Swagman
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Malone EcoLight Sport Trailer - 58" Crossbars - 400 lbs
- Trailers
- Sports Trailer
- Crossbar Style
- 14 Feet Long
- 400 lbs
- 4-1/2W x 11L Foot
- Galvanized Steel
- Malone
more information >
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