nick_hoff
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I am looking at purchasing a canoe to take on camping trips. I was wonder what would be the best way to transport the canoe. I have a 1996 Coleman/Fleetwood Cheyenne pulled by a 2001 Ford F-150 Super Cab pickup. The camper does not have any existing roof racks. I was looking for ideas on for transporting the canoe. I have seen the the Malone HandiRac inflatable system that I could use ontop of the cab of my pickup.
A note: I have Tonneau Cover that covers the holes in top of the bed.
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gatkins
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I built a canoe rack for my 2006 GMC Sierra Pick-up from 1" square tubing. It fits in the stake pockets and attaches with screws.
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JCHKeys
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I put our canoe on top of our E4, but it came with roof rails. I have had roof rails on each of my evolutions for the kayaks and canoes. The racks are really helpful and I recommend them.
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You know those tubes that kids like to use in pools? I think they're called noodles or something like that. Anyway, I use to transport a 12 foot jon boat on top of my scion xb by using three of them to cushion the roof from the boat and tied the ends of the boat down to bumper. Cheap. Worked great. A bit different than hauling on top of a pop up. but same concept should work?
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'tiredTeacher
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nick_hoff wrote:I am looking at purchasing a canoe to take on camping trips. I was wonder what would be the best way to transport the canoe.
Put a rack on your truck so you can set shuttles and paddle away from your campsite.
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fairfaxjim
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I carry mine on top of the PUP using the foam blocks that come with the car top carry kits for canoes - about $40 -$45 from REI or whoever. I have an AC on mine, so the carry thwart has to be removed, but that is no bid deal - wing nuts! The blocks are just think enough to hold it above the AC. I use a couple of ratchet straps to the frame to cinch in all down.
I stick it in the truck bed for short totes from the campsite to the water. I am working on a T bar that will fit in my hitch receiver for rooftop carry on the truck for longer portages.
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cjoseph
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Is the truck a Super Crew?
If so, I hauled a 14' 7" canoe on top of the cab (2004 S-crew) with no problems. Used foam blocks and ratchet straps.
The cab is pretty big. Climb up in the bed and measure. The canoe hung out over the hood some and over the bed.
Another option is a truck cap with racks. Buy a cab-high cap. That would be perfect.
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nick_hoff
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Thanks for all the suggestions. I have a fall project now.
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