We just sold our old motorhome and bought a used fifth wheel, which we tow behind a Ram 3/4 ton crew cab pickup. When traveling with the motorhome, we packed along a Sea Eagle inflatable kayak, which had its charms and went on a lot of adventures, but developed a terminal seam separation last year. The wife doesn't want to buy a new inflatable kayak after the last one failed, and we now also have a 17ft canoe.
Anyway, I'd like to start taking the canoe along on trips with the fifth wheel. The challenge is of course the fact that the front of the fifth wheel intrudes over the bed of the pickup. It looks to me like the only feasible way to carry a canoe with the fifth wheel is to install a front receiver and T-bar rack out in front of the truck. Has anyone used one of these? Can anyone recommend a particular brand? Is visibility a big issue?
Thanks in advance.
Anyway, I'd like to start taking the canoe along on trips with the fifth wheel. The challenge is of course the fact that the front of the fifth wheel intrudes over the bed of the pickup. It looks to me like the only feasible way to carry a canoe with the fifth wheel is to install a front receiver and T-bar rack out in front of the truck. Has anyone used one of these? Can anyone recommend a particular brand? Is visibility a big issue?
Thanks in advance.