Kayak "rack" for a truck rack

I have a truck rack like the one on this site:
 
 http://www.discountramps.com/pickup-truck-rack.htm

When I have the yak on the rack upside down it hits the roof of my truck, if the yak was upright it would not hit the roof. I was wondering if there is an aftermarket add on that would work with the setup I have. I could make something that would work but I would like to look at some options.

Loren

How about turning your boat around? The stern usually doesn't rise like the bow.

I'll give that a try, I just looked at it and that may work.  It's tough being a newbie

Put some of the big pool noodles on your rack it will give you a couple more inches.

How about turning your boat around? The stern usually doesn't rise like the bow.

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How about turning your boat around? The stern usually doesn't rise like the bow.

I have a lumber rack on my Ford and the fisrt time I loaded my Prowler T13 the bow rested on the cab.  I spun it around and it was fine.

That seems like the way to go. the pool noddle on the rack sounds like a good idea so it won't mess up the yak. I might lose 1 MPG with the stern facing forwards

That's the exact same rack i have on my Dodge Ram truck. $120 shipped is a smokin deal. But the hardware is already rusted. Need to replace with stainless. There are 2 different heights, depending on how you install it. Just try the higher setting. With it setup that way, I transport my yaks upside-down facing forward and the nose doesn't touch the roof of my cab. (But I remove the carrying handle so it doesn't bang on the roof)
I initially put a 1ft length of black pvc across the middle to make it easier to load (when the pvc spins freely). But it was leaving black marks on my yak. So I bought some Malone 20" rack pads. But they don't accommodate the thickness of those crossbars. So I am just going to build something out of pool noodle or pipe insulation...and duct tape. If anything, the noodle or insulation would raise your yak up a few inches.   

or pipe insulation...and duct tape.

that will also rub off on your yak btdt.  but the pool noodle shouldn't.

That's the exact same rack i have on my Dodge Ram truck. $120 shipped is a smokin deal. But the hardware is already rusted. Need to replace with stainless. There are 2 different heights, depending on how you install it. Just try the higher setting. With it setup that way, I transport my yaks upside-down facing forward and the nose doesn't touch the roof of my cab. (But I remove the carrying handle so it doesn't bang on the roof)
I initially put a 1ft length of black pvc across the middle to make it easier to load (when the pvc spins freely). But it was leaving black marks on my yak. So I bought some Malone 20" rack pads. But they don't accommodate the thickness of those crossbars. So I am just going to build something out of pool noodle or pipe insulation...and duct tape. If anything, the noodle or insulation would raise your yak up a few inches.

I just got my first kayak yesterday, thanks Eric! I was looking at this rack after the first part of this post...you mention your Dodge Ram, I too have a Ram 1500 (2006), does it install easy, good quality, stable? Can you haul two yaks on it? Looks like a good deal.

97 Dodge Ram 1500 short bed and it was surprisingly easy to install. Looking at that site again, mine is like the Workstar DLX w/reinforced gusset bases and tie-downs. Bought mine from amazon. Considering the lateral pressure from our kayaks, especially w/crosswind at freeway speeds, I would suggest a rack w/the reinforced gussets.
I would definitely recommend reinforcing the bases, underneath the bedrails though (or at least big washers). Because the metal there is pretty soft---I could imagine a nightmare scenario where the nuts pull through the bedrails and the whole rack flies off your truck on the freeway!
I think the weight limit says 500 but that's probably bs. And we'll never come close to testing it w/kayaks. So the weight limit isn't a big concern. I carried a Hobie Revo and SC Kayaks Raptor SOT this wknd no problem--plenty of room for 2 kayaks side by side.

97 Dodge Ram 1500 short bed and it was surprisingly easy to install. Looking at that site again, mine is like the Workstar DLX w/reinforced gusset bases and tie-downs. Bought mine from amazon. Considering the lateral pressure from our kayaks, especially w/crosswind at freeway speeds, I would suggest a rack w/the reinforced gussets.
I would definitely recommend reinforcing the bases, underneath the bedrails though (or at least big washers). Because the metal there is pretty soft---I could imagine a nightmare scenario where the nuts pull through the bedrails and the whole rack flies off your truck on the freeway!
I think the weight limit says 500 but that's probably bs. And we'll never come close to testing it w/kayaks. So the weight limit isn't a big concern. I carried a Hobie Revo and SC Kayaks Raptor SOT this wknd no problem--plenty of room for 2 kayaks side by side.

Just what I wanted to hear. I agree with the support underneath, was already thinking about fabricating a plate or something. I was concerned there may be to much play with all the snap fittings but sounds like it's good, Amazon here I come.

or pipe insulation...and duct tape.

that will also rub off on your yak btdt.  but the pool noodle shouldn't.

Use black PVC tape instead.  I used it all last year and no marks left on my kayak.

I flipped the yak and it just barely hits. If I leave 4+ feet off the back it would be okay but that is a lot of yak hanging off the back. My racks are not identical to the ones in the web site. Mine are welded... no adjustment. So I will have to try the noodle or something else. I might try to v groove a 2X or something similar???  I'll get it sooner or later.

I flipped the yak and it just barely hits. If I leave 4+ feet off the back it would be okay but that is a lot of yak hanging off the back. My racks are not identical to the ones in the web site. Mine are welded... no adjustment. So I will have to try the noodle or something else. I might try to v groove a 2X or something similar???  I'll get it sooner or later.

Loren - Take care of her.  Her bottom is as smooth as a baby's ass.