Kayaking with a motorhome

sootysmum replied on 31/01/2023 19:09

Posted on 31/01/2023 19:09

Hi, looking for some advice, we have a swift 530lp motorhome. I have recently taken up kayaking and just wondered how do others carry their kayaks on a coachbuilt motorhome? We don’t have a tow bar or bike ride but are open to suggestions, can anyone advise us please?

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brue replied on 31/01/2023 19:18

Posted on 31/01/2023 19:18

I'm sure there are solutions eg roof bars or trailers but you might find more answers on the main forum (hoping a moderator will move your post into the correct section.) Good luck. smile

Tinwheeler replied on 31/01/2023 19:19

Posted on 31/01/2023 19:19

I think you would be better off posting in the motorhome section of the discussion forum where others will see your post and give suggestions if they can.

Personally, I don’t think there’s an alternative to carrying them on the roof, which will very much depend on the construction of your MH, or to using a trailer.

 

Edit: Snap, Brue!😀 

brue replied on 01/02/2023 10:07

Posted on 01/02/2023 10:00 by cyberyacht

A good quality inflatable one would seem to be the easy solution.

Posted on 01/02/2023 10:07

Yes on our visits to Steamer Quay, Bristol and the Lakes etc inflatables are very popular, ideal solution and a much lighter weight to carry to launch ways. One good thing about boats without engines is the launching is usually free too. We originally intended to tow a boat with our motorhome but gave up.

MikeyA replied on 01/02/2023 12:05

Posted on 01/02/2023 10:00 by cyberyacht

A good quality inflatable one would seem to be the easy solution.

Posted on 01/02/2023 12:05

We have had a quality inflatable for a number of years ( just checked it is now 8yrs!!!). It is always carried in the caravan  and is available whenever location and weather come together for an enjoyable paddle. It matters not if we don't use it unlike carrying a rigid canoe.

Carrying the paddleboard is more of a hassle as it partly fills the car boot, no great problem if I intend to use it but in the way if I don't.

Carrying the "toys" is one of the reasons we have not yet made the switch to a motorhome.

 

Takethedogalong replied on 01/02/2023 12:55

Posted on 01/02/2023 12:55

We bought our rigid canoe off someone who had swopped from a caravan to a MH. They were finding it too difficult to put it onto MH roof. We sold it on a few years later. I would go down Mikey’s route now, a good quality inflatable. Depends of course on what sort of canoeing you do. 

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