T bar hitch suggestions? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

SoCalEDC · 01-30-2020, 09:35 PM

I used one for a while, it's pretty handy. If you get one with a right angle in the hitch tube it will scrape when you pull into/out of sloped driveways, streets, etc. If you are going to pay $300 I would look for a used bed rack. It'll be easier to park with that too.

Nickrivers · 01-31-2020, 07:29 AM

I use the Yakima Longarm and love it. It doesn't look too funky with it on without the kayak, so I tend to leave it on all the time and have even used it for pipe, lumber, and a christmas tree.

I'm sure there's cheaper options, but I like the look and the functionality. They make a lock for the included pin so no one will steal it. Its secured with a threaded bolt so it doesn't wobble around in the hitch. They also sell a padded velcro piece for the middle of the bar, so I tend to just put the front of my outback on that and push it in, that velcro stays in place and takes a beating.

tak100 · 01-31-2020, 07:37 AM

I use a truck bed extender like the one in the link below. I have never seen one that lowers and raises. Just have to pick the truck bed position or the high rack position.

I use in the truck bed position and it is fairly easy to load my 2014 outback. I just prop up the nose and walk back to the stern it slides right in. I am in a Dodge ram and have never dragged the back but if you are lower it could be a problem.

Check those cheap models for the weight capacity.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/TriCam-3...E&gclsrc=aw.ds

01-30-2020, 09:35 PM	#1
SoCalEDC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Posts: 609	I used one for a while, it's pretty handy. If you get one with a right angle in the hitch tube it will scrape when you pull into/out of sloped driveways, streets, etc. If you are going to pay $300 I would look for a used bed rack. It'll be easier to park with that too.

01-31-2020, 07:29 AM	#2
Nickrivers Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Santa Paula Posts: 32	I use the Yakima Longarm and love it. It doesn't look too funky with it on without the kayak, so I tend to leave it on all the time and have even used it for pipe, lumber, and a christmas tree. I'm sure there's cheaper options, but I like the look and the functionality. They make a lock for the included pin so no one will steal it. Its secured with a threaded bolt so it doesn't wobble around in the hitch. They also sell a padded velcro piece for the middle of the bar, so I tend to just put the front of my outback on that and push it in, that velcro stays in place and takes a beating.

01-31-2020, 07:37 AM	#3
tak100 Recruit Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 153	I use a truck bed extender like the one in the link below. I have never seen one that lowers and raises. Just have to pick the truck bed position or the high rack position. I use in the truck bed position and it is fairly easy to load my 2014 outback. I just prop up the nose and walk back to the stern it slides right in. I am in a Dodge ram and have never dragged the back but if you are lower it could be a problem. Check those cheap models for the weight capacity. https://www.homedepot.com/p/TriCam-3...E&gclsrc=aw.ds