Yakima DryDock Boat Hitch Mount Truck Adapter for Thule Canoe and Kayak Carriers Review

Like all Yakima products this rack is a quality item.It does, however, have some serious limitations.Before you buy one check that it will fit your 2" receiver.On some receivers the bolt holes of the rack and receiver are impossible to line up!I had a Drawtite receiver and experienced this problem.I contacted Yakima and they told me they were aware of the problem but placed the blame on Drawtite.I was able to solve the problem by removing 1/8th of an inch from the rack tongue with a hacksaw, a lot of patience, and several cold beverages.Secondly this rack will only work for long vessels.I have an 18' Chesapeake Light Craft Mill River 18 and a 17" 6" Pygmy Arctic Tern and these just about work.Anything less than about 16' 6" is going to be very difficult to secure.This is also a cumbersome item to store.
So, if you have a longish boat, you have somewhere to store the rack and a compatible hitch this rack is brilliant.If you can't meet these criteria you may have something of a nightmare!
Yackima does offer some other alternatives for mounting a kayak/canoe carrier on a pickup that may work better for shorter boats but you will have to make sure the bedrails of your truck will accomodate them!Arrgghhh!
Having said all this, I remain a fan of Yakima products.Once I got the problem sorted this rack has performed well for me.Apart from the somewhat cavalier comment about the lack of compatibilty being Drawtite's fault I have been impressed with Yakima's customer service.I would have given this product five stars but for the frustrations mentioned above.

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Product Description:
Want to carry your canoe or kayak on your truck without resting it unsteadily in the pickup bed? Turn to the Yakima DryDock hitch-mount truck adapter, which creates a top-of-the-truck system capable of carrying kayaks, canoes, and other long loads. The Y-frame DryDock fits onto any 2-inch receiver hitch with an anti-wobble threaded hitch pin, creating a solid foundation for the load. Once installed, simply match the height of the DryDock with your rooftop rack and you're set. The unit comes with stabilizing straps that attach underneath your rear bumper, although you'll need to purchase bow/stern tie-down straps (sold separately) to keep the boats secure. As with all Yakima racks, the DryDock carries a lifetime warranty.


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