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Old 01-23-2018, 08:34 PM   #788 (permalink)
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Concerning kayaks, the easiest thing is to throw them into an 8ft truck bet. Next easiest would be on top of the crossmembers of the built-in rack on Subarus. 1 Ratcheting strap, and you can get 3+ kayaks on top pretty easy. I believe the newer Subies have fold away crossbars to lower the aero penalty.

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By the way, I totally agree with the pansy nature of people these days. Backing a trailer is easy once you learn. Just take the trailer to a big field or parking lot and practice. Half an hour and you'll be an expert. Why are people so afraid?
My favorite thing is to thread my Prius and jetski down a crowded boat launch, have the ski tethered to the dock, and pull out within 2 minutes. I've seen guys in big lifted trucks spend 10 minutes just trying to get a straight run at the launch.
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