Hauling A Pelican 10E In Pickup Question.

[Wildcatsteve1]

I am a new member, so if this question has been addressed, I apologize. I pull a travel trailer, and this does not allow my tailgate to go down when it is connected. (It hits the leveling post) My question is....can I load the boat with the tailgate closed and sticking out that way? Also, if anyone has hauled this way, does it interfere when making a turn with the travel trailer. THANK YOU in advance for any help.

[frosty]

Welcome to the forum. I'm sure hauling it that way wouldn't hurt the boat, as for making turns with your travel trailer, you might need to experiment with that. How long is the tongue on the trailer?

[basscrusher]

Dicey.  Your 10E is going to be at enough of an angle, if you rest it on the tailgate, that A) you won't see anything in the rear view B ) the cops could probably cite you for an obstructed view and c) turns and/or bounces could have the boat slide more than you like.  The 10E is heavy enough that it might not move much if you are really careful, but any unforeseen maneuvers could end badly.  Just food for thought.  (BTW...I have a 10E, so this isn't just random speculation.  I haven't hauled that way, but I have propped it up the way you're describing while stationary, and just looking at it made me nervous.  Since I have a 6 ft bed, that means it was 4 ft of boat hanging out up in the air...)

[Wildcatsteve1]

frosty, it is only about 2 feet. I think I will make a cardboard cutout of the boat and give it a try to see if it will turn.

 

basscrasher, I have seen a couple pictures online where people have done this. However, they did build a wooden brace that it actually sets on. They claim there is no problem with the turning or sliding. The brace actually has pieces sticking up tight against the sides of the boat. They also state by doing it this way, you have some room in the bed under the boat to load items. It does stick up, but when I'm hauling the trailer, I can't see anything out the rear view mirror anyway. (other than the front of the trailer)

 

 

[Sokyfishing]

There are tongue extensions that you can use for the trailer. I think they're typically 3 ft. which will probably give you the room you need.

 

I transport my 13 1/2 ft kayak in the bed of my truck. I leave the tailgate down though. To secure it, I run (2) straps from the front tie downs in the truck to the side grab handles on the kayak. Also, I load the kayak stern forward. The stern of kayaks are wider than the bow, so it's more stable/secure in the bed this way.

[Darren.]

Welcome aboard @Wildcatsteve1!

[junyer357]

I think i would look more at mounting it verticaly to the rear of the camper or on top depending on its height. Especially if you have a load leveling hitch for the camper.