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 Post subject: PA12 in Tacoma bed
PostPosted: Wed Nov 05, 2014 4:26 am 
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Hello to all , new to kayaks and am in the process of buying a pa12 I have a new Tacoma access cab and was wondering if I could simply transport it in the back or did I need an extender ? Thanks


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 Post subject: Re: PA12 in Tacoma bed
PostPosted: Wed Nov 05, 2014 10:19 am 
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If over half the length of the PA12 is supported by the bed and tailgate, my opinion is that you would not need a tailgate extender. The key here is support for the hull, especially if you have gear loaded in the PA when it is in the back of the truck. You still need to hang a flag off the back so folks behind you are aware it's sticking out at them when they pull up behind you.

A bed extender does allow for overall better support and securing options. I'll assume you might not have a receiver hitch on your truck and that's the reason for asking. Just my thoughts. Congrats on getting a PA. Post some shots of the new ride when you get it on the water or finish rigging it.

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 Post subject: Re: PA12 in Tacoma bed
PostPosted: Wed Nov 05, 2014 12:22 pm 
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Thanks Steve


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 Post subject: Re: PA12 in Tacoma bed
PostPosted: Thu Nov 06, 2014 10:28 am 
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When I first purchased my PA-14 I used a Lund Bed Extender on my 5.5 ft. truck bed. If you have a hitch I think it is a great idea to help support the hull for transport. I think I paid $139 for the Lund on Amazon. Definitely a more stable ride.
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I did add some sections of PVC to help protect the yak and it also made it easier to slide the PA up into the truck.

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I have since gone to a trailer because I've had 2 back surgeries. Anything Ican do the make things easier in a priority for me. I'm keeping the Lund for those places I may not be able to take a trailer.

Best of luck with your decision.

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 Post subject: Re: PA12 in Tacoma bed
PostPosted: Sun Nov 09, 2014 6:50 pm 
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I have a PA 14 and put it on my Tacoma with no extra support. No problems at all.


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 Post subject: Re: PA12 in Tacoma bed
PostPosted: Thu Nov 13, 2014 11:09 pm 
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I've had the same set up you have Tacoma acces cab and PA12
You don't need a bed extender . I load the hobie bow first , then pass a rope through the aft scupper holes ,back up to the tail gate catches . That's it , I've safely travelled 100's of miles ,using only two ropes ,and the PA hasn't moved .


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 Post subject: Re: PA12 in Tacoma bed
PostPosted: Fri Nov 14, 2014 6:57 am 
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Can you post a picture of how thats tied up? Thanks


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 Post subject: Re: PA12 in Tacoma bed
PostPosted: Sun Nov 16, 2014 6:58 pm 
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man, you guys gotta get you a T-Bone.

https://www.boonedoxusa.com/product/t-bone-tandem/

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 Post subject: Re: PA12 in Tacoma bed
PostPosted: Fri Nov 21, 2014 3:32 pm 
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Sevans wrote:
I have a PA 14 and put it on my Tacoma with no extra support. No problems at all.



Thinking of going down to a Tacoma from a tundra w/ 6 1/2 ft bed. PA12 sits great w/ no additional support on Tundra. Is your Tacoma 5.5 or 6 ft bed.... Was planning on looking for a 6ft bed Tacoma.


Thx,NHG


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