Loading a kayak on a truck rack

I just found a loader called the Rhino Rack T bar.  Demo videos on You Tube. Anybody ever try one?

Thanks SmilinKayaker. That's quite the fleets out got there.

Problem with those is they go in your hitch, so you can't pull a trailer (well, you might if they also function as an extender but this greatly reduces the tow rating).

If your load bars are wide enough, it makes a BIG difference in how much easier it is to get them up there.  Here is a Dakota with racks on the cab (not canopy) and 60" bars. I was easily able to get my Revo up there, but my wife not so much. I added the Yakima boat loaders to be able to extend the bars further for her, but that was a waste.

She got a Hullavator for her birthday and now can load everything at waist level all by herself and go whenever she wants- by herself if she wants.

The hullivator is sounding like a viable solution albeit expensive.  The buddy option has expenses too...don't kid yourself about that.

Hullavator is sweet. You need Thule/Yakima load bars that stick out 8" past the edge of the roof. My load bars bend significantly when the boat is loaded in the down position so make sure the bars are secured well I don't think the shell would take it. In browneyes pic his bars are attached to the cab. I fish solo most of the time and an 80lb boat is easy to load on my forester.


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The hullivator is sounding like a viable solution albeit expensive.  The buddy option has expenses too...don't kid yourself about that.

Yes, but it gives us an excuse to buy a second (or third) kayak 

The hullivator is sounding like a viable solution albeit expensive.  The buddy option has expenses too...don't kid yourself about that.

A Hullivator is not more expensive than a back injury.

The hullivator is sounding like a viable solution albeit expensive.  The buddy option has expenses too...don't kid yourself about that.

A Hullivator is not more expensive than a back injury.

I agree. I'm not as young as I used to be and it's tough on the body to load on a low car much less suv/truck. Worth every penny.

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Where's Upnorthtex he gots a slick receiver mounted tilting deal that you could use then toss in the RV or truck bed before hooking the trailer up. 

If your load bars are wide enough, it makes a BIG difference in how much easier it is to get them up there.  Here is a Dakota with racks on the cab (not canopy) and 60" bars. I was easily able to get my Revo up there, but my wife not so much. I added the Yakima boat loaders to be able to extend the bars further for her, but that was a waste.

She got a Hullavator for her birthday and now can load everything at waist level all by herself and go whenever she wants- by herself if she wants.

Nice pic! It looks like you were about to take the 2 mile walk.[emoji6]


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She got a Hullavator for her birthday and now can load everything at waist level all by herself and go whenever she wants- by herself if she wants.

I invested in the Hullivator 7 years ago & have never looked back as its paid for itself over & over again. Its a game changer for sure. She will appreciate that gift for years to come!

Pick it up, put on rack, tie it down.

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Can one use a Hullivator on a truck with a cap ?

The trick to the Hullivator is the overhang of your rack bars.  I use Hullivators on both sides of a 4x4 Excursion and moved from the 58" to the 65" bars.  Gives more room for the lower position to clear the side of the truck.  The 65" bars are still narrower than the truck.

This is how we did it before I bought a pickup and trailer. [emoji847]


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This is how we did it before I bought a pickup and trailer. [emoji847]


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Only 3?!? I think you could've fit a few more on there.   

This is how we did it before I bought a pickup and trailer. [emoji847]


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Only 3?!? I think you could've fit a few more on there.   

We would have found a way if it was necessary. Whatever it takes to get on the water!


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