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Turn Key · 02-13-2005, 08:08 PM

Well, we finally did it! We've been talking and thinking about a canoe or a couple of kayaks for a long time now. Bit the bullet Thursday and ordered two new kayaks from Wilderness Systems. The model we got is called "The Ride". It's 13.5 ft. "sit-on-top" model. These are the ones that we got a chance to use last year out at Cleburne SP so we know that we like them. Had to figure out how to carry them with the "5th wheel". Decided that the best way was to have a single cross bar over the cab of the truck about 1/2 the way back. Front will be supported with what's called a "Dry Dock". All carrier parts are by Yakima and the receiver for the front is a "bolt-on" unit I've ordered from Tonnocover.com. Should have the boats and everything up and running by the end of March at the latest. Looking forward to having them for our spring treck to the Hill Country! Will be at Inks Lake SP and should have a great time on the lake!

Want to thank "toejam", "hiwayman" and an unregistered user for their help last year. They pointed me in the direction of Mountain Sports of Arlington, Texas. Turned out to be very good advise. A young man by the name of Steve helped us make our decision about the boats and equipment for them. He proved to be a wealth of information and helped us to make selections that we are comfortable with.

Again, I want to thank all who helped us make this decision. Will keep you posted on how things go as we progress through the "learning curve" of this new adventure (barring I don't drown my first trip out

).

Happy Camping!

02-13-2005, 08:08 PM	#1
Turn Key Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: North Central Texas Posts: 511	Kayaks!!! Finally!!! Well, we finally did it! We've been talking and thinking about a canoe or a couple of kayaks for a long time now. Bit the bullet Thursday and ordered two new kayaks from Wilderness Systems. The model we got is called "The Ride". It's 13.5 ft. "sit-on-top" model. These are the ones that we got a chance to use last year out at Cleburne SP so we know that we like them. Had to figure out how to carry them with the "5th wheel". Decided that the best way was to have a single cross bar over the cab of the truck about 1/2 the way back. Front will be supported with what's called a "Dry Dock". All carrier parts are by Yakima and the receiver for the front is a "bolt-on" unit I've ordered from Tonnocover.com. Should have the boats and everything up and running by the end of March at the latest. Looking forward to having them for our spring treck to the Hill Country! Will be at Inks Lake SP and should have a great time on the lake! Want to thank "toejam", "hiwayman" and an unregistered user for their help last year. They pointed me in the direction of Mountain Sports of Arlington, Texas. Turned out to be very good advise. A young man by the name of Steve helped us make our decision about the boats and equipment for them. He proved to be a wealth of information and helped us to make selections that we are comfortable with. Again, I want to thank all who helped us make this decision. Will keep you posted on how things go as we progress through the "learning curve" of this new adventure (barring I don't drown my first trip out ). Happy Camping! __________________ Turn Key, DW & Tilly, The Camping Boston Terrier '03 Chevy 2500HD, 4X4, X-Cab, Long Bed '04 K-Z "Durango", 275RK ("Sunday Haus II") Twin Kayaks, "The Ride" by Wilderness Systems North Central Texas, Where The West Begins!