Roof rack or hitch extender for kayak?

[Scout]

Hi, I have a 10.6 foot kayak, original going to get a hitch mounted bed extender to haul boat, but saw pic with kayak on roof rails now I’m not sure which to go with. Those with roof racks , why did you go that route?
And it’s a kayak not a SUP.
Thanks

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[Guilla]

Mine is 10.1ft and I travel with it in the bed. for an 11ft I would use a little larger PVC support than what i am using now.

https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/f...rying-in-the-bed-❓-show-tell.4912/post-301057

 

[spyderman01]

I have a 10'4" one that I just put in the bed with the gate down and it works just fine. For my 12 footer I will use the Harbor freight hitch extender.

 

[Klundog]

I have two 10'-6" kayaks The hitch extender from Ford store (Thule I think) was a bit costly compared to the Harbor Freight solution I purchased. The angle would be better though considering potential bottoming out. I went with harbor freight and added magnetic tail lights for added safety. It worked like a charm. I want to add fixed rails to the roof when there available or install landing pads.

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