The BEST Way To Load A Canoe By YOURSELF!

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How to easily and SAFELY load any size canoe or kayak onto your vehicle by yourself! ↘️↘️Click “SHOW MORE” below to open the full video description! ↙️↙️ ⠀

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@k9er233 Жыл бұрын

What you called a hitch receiver is actually called a drawbar. The hitch receiver is the tube bolted to your truck frame that accepts the drawbar. It is great to see this in production. I built mine in the late 70's from square tube out of my scrap steel pile. Still works great, especially now that I am old and tired. 😉 Cool video. Good to see this design still being used to save folks from getting a back injury trying to load up. Thanks for putting this out. Subscribed.

@GanderFlight 11 ай бұрын

Nothing new under the sun! Thanks for terminology clarification :) Happy paddling!

@mikemiller7797 2 жыл бұрын

This was such a great video. I purchased this for my wife who has a larger kayak now and has been unable to load it (she insists on loading it herself - INSISTS!). Great video. Very clear and concise instruction. Thanks so much.

@GanderFlight 2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome, glad it was helpful!

@raulduke7142 2 жыл бұрын

Just saved a few fights this summer with the wife. Lol. She hates loading our 17footer on our suv. Thanks you for bringing this product to my attention. I bought through the affiliate link.

@GanderFlight 2 жыл бұрын

Right on! It definitely is a marriage and a back saver!

@ChristFollower1 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! Thanks for the great video. I’ll be looking at getting one of these for sure.

@GanderFlight 4 жыл бұрын

OperatorOneSix even when we have two capable adults willing to load the boat this is just soooo much easier and safer by far- downfall... just one more piece of gear

@gustavolara8376 3 жыл бұрын

thank you so much for the video i was undecided as i didnt know how it worked and i bought it from your page link thanks from cape coral fl

@GanderFlight 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@GanderFlight Жыл бұрын

⭐⭐ *Examples of Products Used In This Video* ⭐⭐⠀ 🔷 Reese Towpower 7018100 Canoe Loader: amzn.to/3L0XKqh 🔷 Yakima Heavy Duty Cam Strap Tie Downs: amzn.to/3YrhJSn 🔷 No Roof Rack? Try These Foam Blocks: amzn.to/3EWX7dC 🔷 2" Hitch Ball Mount: amzn.to/3L2AgRM 🔷 1 1/4" Hitch Ball Mount: amzn.to/3YxSrSE

@BillCadmus 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent... love it!

@GanderFlight 3 жыл бұрын

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@raymondlee4640 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent Design and Good approach. God Blessed.

@GanderFlight 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Raymond!

@jbaccanalia Жыл бұрын

I've been hauling my canoe like this for years on a Nissan leaf. Didn't know you could buy it so made it myself. It also carries construction material.

@GanderFlight Жыл бұрын

Nice! It’s it something you welded together? What parts did you use?

@Quentin217 Жыл бұрын

That is really slick.

@GanderFlight Жыл бұрын

Its super handy for sure.

@boatman222345 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for this video! I had seen this loader advertised but there was not enough detail to make me confident that it was worthwhile. After watching your video I ordered one from Amazon and installed it a few days ago. I'm almost 80 years old so lifting even my 12' Old Town Pack canoe onto the roof of my SUV had become very difficult for me. This loader makes it very easy. I have a 2011 RAV 4 with the spare tire attached to the rear cargo door and I was unsure whether the loader would clear the spare tire. It did. One thing you didn't mention in your review is that the mounting hole on 2” hitch receivers is drilled for 1” mounting bolts whereas this loader comes with a 3/4” bolt. So when you tighten the mounting nut the lock 2asher has nothing to rest against on one side of the hole. This could cause problems so I used the additional metal mount supplied for allowing both a trailer ball and the upright to be installed simultaneously to backup the washer. The only other thing I would add to your review is that most people will not have a wrench large enough to tighten the nut on the end of the upright. Specs call for this to be tightened to 150 foot pounds which is way beyond the capabilities of the average do it yourselfer. Personally I believe that while this makes sense for an actual trailer ball 100 foot pounds is more than enough for this loader.

@GanderFlight 7 ай бұрын

Sounds like you got it sorted! Using the barstock they supply to use this and a ball to solve for the hole/bolt differences is a good idea. I just looked up the instruction manual again - I don't think I actually got that piece in my kit a few years ago - maybe fell out during shipping - but that sure would be MORE convenient than taking up a whole hitch shank for this. A arge fender washer would do the trick too :)

@Steve-sv3ln 2 жыл бұрын

Ty! I was looking for a loader that swiveled! The Gospel of John, sooner than later, friend.❤️

@GanderFlight Жыл бұрын

Enjoy!

@ronschreiber7764 2 жыл бұрын

nice where did you get the foam pads for the canoe thanks a great video .

@GanderFlight 2 жыл бұрын

Sporting goods store or Amazon. Here is an option - although I'd use more than the 1 cam strap it comes with personally: amzn.to/3ms0noK

@joanneheaney9565 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you - this is awesome! What is the other piece of equipment that you mentioned we would need to get to make this work?

@joanneheaney9565 2 жыл бұрын

PS Do you have any recommendations for canoe storage?

@GanderFlight 2 жыл бұрын

You’re going to need the hitch shank- most likely either 1 1/4 or 2” like this: amzn.to/3liNJrK

@GanderFlight 2 жыл бұрын

For storage I like regular ole saw horses to keep it upside down and off the ground

@AVCross-lf1ky Жыл бұрын

Awesome tool, and thank you I was wondering only if I would be legally allowed to load 17 foot canoe on 2012 Honda CRV,isn’t it going to stick out to much ?

@GanderFlight Жыл бұрын

It is very helpful! Not sure on the laws where you are or even how much it will stick out front and back - you'll have to load it up, measure, and then check your local regulations. My guess is that you'll be ok - might have to tie a red flag at the end of the boat to show that its sticking out.

@jimquantic Жыл бұрын

Really nice, thanks. But you sort of glossed over how you lay the fore section of the canoe on the front of the truck without scratching it. I think? I saw some kind of pad, not sure what you do for that. I have seen a blanket put down there but I think you had some kind of special pad. And tie downs ot the front?

@GanderFlight 11 ай бұрын

They're foam blocks made for canoes - similar to these: amzn.to/3rISFvn

@evadiva5495 3 жыл бұрын

Do you know if this will work for a very large canoe? My son has an aluminum one where the middle section is about 4 ft wide. I'm not sure this will fit?! Thanks!

@GanderFlight 3 жыл бұрын

My canoe is over 20 ft long in this video which is about as big as they come before you get into north canoe style where people sit side by side so I’d be pretty surprised if this tool did not work for your son’s boat.

@evadiva5495 3 жыл бұрын

@@GanderFlight Thank you! I just ordered it. I was more concerned how in the front (or the tip) of yours fit between the brackets. I'm not sure ours will fit?! We'll give it a try. Thanks!

@LM-cd3xv 2 жыл бұрын

Your link suggests a trailer hitch ball mount that fits a 2 inch receiver with a 1 inch hole but I have a 1 1/4 inch receiver and was looking at a ball mount with three-quarter inch hole would that fit? Thank you in advance

@GanderFlight 2 жыл бұрын

Its been a few years - but I did use this on a 1 1/4 shank with our Honda Accord. I don’t recall the hole size on it unfortunately but I would assume it fits!

@boatman222345 7 ай бұрын

@@GanderFlight1 1/4" drawbars come drilled for a 3/4" bolt which is the size that comes with this loader. 2” drawbars come drilled for 1" bolts which means that the lock washer that comes with this loader will not have a good seat to compress against. I wound up using the bar adaptor that came with this loader (allowing both a ball and the loader to me mounted side by side) as a backing against which to tighten the nut.

@williamcannon1734 2 жыл бұрын

What do you do if there is a car parked on both sides of yours?

@GanderFlight 2 жыл бұрын

pull out of the spot , unload and then park.

@toddxolsen 2 жыл бұрын

What kind of life jacket is that?

@GanderFlight 2 жыл бұрын

An old extrasport I believe.

@kevgsp 2 жыл бұрын

What is the width of the top bar?

@GanderFlight 2 жыл бұрын

I believe its just over 20" wide between the loops on the top bar.

@segundaordem 5 ай бұрын

Is this a 17” canoe? Is it good for solo paddle sometimes?

@GanderFlight 5 ай бұрын

No its close to 20 feet long and while possible to paddle solo its definitely better with two people.

@segundaordem 4 ай бұрын

@@GanderFlight ok thank you for the reply. i will get my first canoe do you think is better an 15 or 17? my girl will paddle sometimes with me ..

@GanderFlight 4 ай бұрын

@@segundaordem17 foot is probably going to be more universally available

@segundaordem 4 ай бұрын

thank you@@GanderFlight

@dubly8426 3 жыл бұрын

What size canoe is that?

@GanderFlight 3 жыл бұрын

Its an Old Town from the 80's and its over 18 feet long!

@tobynoe6149 3 жыл бұрын

Can you tow your trailer and carry the canoe?

@GanderFlight 3 жыл бұрын

If I were to remove the canoe loader from the hitch and then hook up the camper yes. Then you’d need to store the canoe loader elsewhere.

@dyermaker009 Жыл бұрын

@@GanderFlight great video! Thank you. I like the simplicity of your design. Not sure I understand the solution of towing a camper AND using this canoe mount on the same hitch. Do you have any pix? And excuse me if it's a simple fix, I never had a pick up before until last month. Thanks again!

@GanderFlight Жыл бұрын

@@dyermaker009 It all depends on the the tow vehicle and the trailer - weights are key to know here. If its small enough you could use a splitter( linked below) but the easy solution for most folks will be to load the canoe, then take the canoe loader out, put in the hitch ball and hookup the camper. amzn.to/3HUl4V1

@maryamn2441 3 жыл бұрын

Hi , thanks for the video, it is interesting. I was not able to find the link for this Canoe mounting bar. would you please send here? I tried to send you a comment on your website, but there was not a submite button .

@GanderFlight 3 жыл бұрын

Here is the link, however it looks like it is currently out of stock: Reese Towpower 7018100 Canoe Loader: amzn.to/3j1eKfH

@maryamn2441 3 жыл бұрын

@@GanderFlight Thanks for the quick reply, I am wondering what was the price on this bar? Is there any other similar product out there? I am wondering if it is possible to know when it will be available? thank you

@maryamn2441 3 жыл бұрын

@@GanderFlight Unfortunately there is no contact information on their website.

@GanderFlight 3 жыл бұрын

I have never ordered via this website but it looks available here: www.sustainablesupply.com/reese-canoe-loader-7018100-c1273673