davidstephchap Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Morning guys... In anticipation of my 1990 Odyssey, I've been piecing my ideas together. Question please. What is the best way to get a surfboard up on the rig. Not seeing a whole lot on the way of roof racks. I know I could fashion something inside, but would prefer to put on the roof. Any advice would be awesome and appreciated. v/r David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WME Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Plan B...http://vertirack.com/Vertical_Surfboard_Rack.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda s Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Or plan C. Think vertical. Easier to unload and easier on your motorhome. A few here have made kayak racks. Easy to translate that to a surfboard. Expensive buy option https://www.glrv.com/parts-accessories/vertiyak-kayak-rack/ DIY option http://toyotamotorhome.org/forums/index.php?/topic/7144-installed-vertical-kayakbike-rack-on-sunrader/&tab=comments#comment-58049 Should be pretty simple to revamp for surf boards Linda S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WME Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Here is my plan C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Mounted vertically, you've just got to worry about scraping the ground and low overheads. Either could ruin your day. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda s Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 If there were any overheads that low they would take the roof of every other motorhome off and big rigs too. Supported properly on the bumper and the street is also safe Linda S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 I know nothing about surf boards, but Toyota Motorhomes are <10' tall. Assuming 1' off the ground, are surf boards <9' long? I know all my kayaks and canoes are longer than 9'. http://vertirack.com/Vertical_Surfboard_Rack.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Hmm. Guess some are, some aren't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda s Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Pretty sure they build overheads with big rigs in mind. About 14 feet? Even Class A's run 13 1/2 ft. Surfboard mounted on a Toyota motorhome is probably safe. Linda S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Probably! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigersRreal Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 9 hours ago, davidstephchap said: Morning guys... In anticipation of my 1990 Odyssey, I've been piecing my ideas together. Question please. What is the best way to get a surfboard up on the rig. Not seeing a whole lot on the way of roof racks. I know I could fashion something inside, but would prefer to put on the roof. Any advice would be awesome and appreciated. v/r David Ask the instagram handle @home.on.wheels - they're super nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidstephchap Posted April 3, 2019 Author Share Posted April 3, 2019 Man, all good ideas... I saw the vertical ones and were super intrigued... Much appreciated guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidstephchap Posted April 3, 2019 Author Share Posted April 3, 2019 And yeah, I ride a Stewart 8' and a Kies 9'. I'm covered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidstephchap Posted April 3, 2019 Author Share Posted April 3, 2019 Found this the other night as well. I think a little doctoring up, this may work. Just add pipe covers for padding. This may work actually. Just depends on how high it goes up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda s Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 Wow that looks perfect. I made an outboard motor mount for the rear of my Sunrader. I used the foam float tubes that kids use in the pool for padding. Slice through to the middle, cut to size and clear Gorilla tape to hold in place. Lasts a couple of years if I don't leave it sitting in the sun. Buy the cheap dollar store ones too so it costs me a whole buck Linda S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidstephchap Posted April 3, 2019 Author Share Posted April 3, 2019 i usually got to home depot and get the wrap tubing for water lines. what we used in cali for all our trucks. cheap surf protection. yeah, this may work Linda. It's only $113 with a coupon code. it looked similar to the ones you had with your motor and the other gentleman that made his kayak rack. i can stabilize the upper section of my surfboard by strapping to the ladder I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WME Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 On my homemade plan C, I bought a bunch of swimming pool noodles at season close out. I'll use them eventually somewhere. The hitch mount carrier looks like the 2x2 vertical is bolted in. Just get a longer 2x2 drill it, paint it and bolt it in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidstephchap Posted April 3, 2019 Author Share Posted April 3, 2019 thats exactly what I was thinking as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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