Do you have any pics inside the camper? I have the same truck and have thought about doing something similar.

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If I'm hauling more than one yak or camping I use my Ugly A$$ trailer.

I'll have to look through my pictures.

It doesn't look ugly. It does look functional!

2008 Chevy Silverado. Just throw the yak in the back and im good to go! Only gets about 13 mpg but I love it.

Ride 135 on top of a Lexus IS250



Still gets 28mpg at 70mph

Thanks for the thoughts!

Brief description. 2x4 cross braces from each side resting in the pockets designed into the bed. 3/4" plywood for top - 2 pieces cut length of vehicle so they can be easily removed. Slid a 2x8(?) down the middle for additional support. Hatches cut into front part so I can get to front of bed if needed without removing the plywood. Plywood is covered with outdoor carpet. I used to use therm-a-rest pads under a sleeping bag which was ok but have since put a full size matress in and what a difference......very comfortable. I use long clear boxes underneath for storage and tie off a small rope for easy retrieval (not shown in pic). Items infrequently needed (recovery tools, tow ropes, etc.) go in first. Other - I made doubled up black curtains for the windows (not shown) - velcro strips on them that stick to the carpeted shell so they come on and off easily - allows a total blackout and keeps the boogeyman from peaking in. A bedliner also keeps the back of the truck a lot cleaner than without. I also did extensive sealing of the rear tailgate to keep it as dust free as possible. I plan to add some 12v electrical outlets in the back along with LED lighting strips and a convertor - possibly put the camper on its own battery.









Yes, I usually cover the mattress.

The platform is designed to be fairly easy to remove but the reality is for bigger items I need to haul, I usually use a trailer instead of removing the platform. Admittedly, it can be inconvenient at times. However, since the platform is about level with the top of the tailgate, you CAN slide a kayak in and leave the shell back window open if you don't want to use a trailer. I do that at times with a 14' boat.

Went through the slideshow. Nice work and great documentation! Sweet trailer.

I log well over 30,000 miles a year hauling kayaks/canoes from one Texas river to the other.

My custom kayak rack for my 1995 Toyota T-100 4x4 SR5 extra cab was built by CLS Metal Fab in Forest Hills, Tx. Max capacity is 750 lbs.

Not having to deal with a trailer gives me added reliability and a more manageable wheel base for accessing and navigating remote/private river launches.

Nice trailer Shaun. You could pull that with anything.

I like your setup FishAll50.

I think you got room for a couple more Brian.

I still have the trailer but I traded the Tacoma in for an FJ...







I have some Malone Sea Wings to mount on the trailer for aesthetics, just have not had time to mount them. They will be removable as they will limit the "top shelf" to just two yaks.

1995 2nd gen Toyota 4runner 4WD



I recently fabed custom 66" crossbars