Stand up paddle boards transport in Tundra

Hi,

I was curious how tundra owners transport multiple stand up paddle boards in the back of the truck without buying extra racks/stuff. I have a 2025 tundra with a 5.5’ bed.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

 

We have this or similar model. Inflate it with an electric pump powered by the truck or by 12v tool battery. Maybe not as fast as a hard board but they work pretty well... and pack up nicely.

https://peachfrog.com/products/drif...OPRNO2CEx2tHHGWwut8yfsz5WOoqF76wqX2wKPvoWCnoI

 

Stop raising your arms and yelling at me to "slow down," when I'm literally across the effin river from you (on a boat)!
That's my advice - lol.

...but seriously though, who/why travel with SUPs already blown up?
I'd rather put with with blowing them up on site, than having to deal with multiple SUPs en route to my privileged waters of self-smuggery.

 

I agree, why travel with them already inflated? I would imagine that there might be a rack of some sort for multiple SUPs. I've never seen one. Most folks inflate upon arrival. If it takes 20 minutes to inflate them, then leave 20 minutes earlier.

 

I have hard boards. Just looking to see if anyone has a technique of stacking.

 

You need a rack. An elevated bed rack would be the best option. Otherwise you’re gonna have 6’ of board hanging out the back of your truck.

something like this, set up to be removable as needed would work well.

https://www.vevor.com/ladder-racks-...-kayak-surfboard-lumber-ladder-p_010504109707

 

How many boards do you have? I only have one. A 10ft Adventure Board that I fill up on site. Multiple boards makes things interesting. Ha

 

Maybe this?

$64 MaxxHaul 70231 Hitch Mount Pick Up Truck Bed Extender For Ladder, Rack, Canoe, Kayak, Long Pipes and Lumber , Black , 37 x 19 x 3"es

MaxxHaul 70231 Hitch Mount Pick Up Truck Bed Extender For Ladder, Rack, Canoe, Kayak, Long Pipes and Lumber) , Black , 37 x 19 x 3 inches

$60

 

What could go wrong?

 

That's why I said "maybe"

 

I have two 12’ hard SUP boards. I appreciate the links and replies. Ideally I was hoping someone had a way to stack them or something. Looks like I’ll end up having to get some sort of rack.

 

I think paddle boards would be more manageable, but looking at that canoe hanging out there just looks like a disaster waiting to happen.

 

I could imagine a diy rig that makes a rack that sits in the bed with levels for multiple boards? PVC or extruded aluminum.

 

I see that canoe setup a lot actually. SUPs could be strapped to the end and utilize the bed tie downs to secure.

 

I've used this style for our Costco ordered hard boards, works great. If we're stacking them I just use pool noodles between them.

 

YES! You got my drift. Thank you!

 

I use the Yakima long arm bed extender and it is very wide(60"). It has pads built by Yakima you can buy that protect the boards. We have hauled two boards side by side before, but if they are too wide then you can just stack them and put cut pool noodles or the foam stacker pads that they sell.

 

I've used the bed extender (in a Tacoma, but it had a longer bed than the CM Tundra)

It was secure enough, but it just felt sketchy with that much board hanging out at bed/bumper level... every stop light I was sure someone was gonna' smash into it.

Wouldn't do it now since our hard boards are 14' & 12' 6" long, but it worked in a pinch.

 

Nice!

 

We live 10 minutes from a lake, take our SUP's out almost weekly all summer. I blow them up in spring, and leave them inflated all summer. Until recently, I just drop the tailgate (5.5' bed) and lay them in the bed. Throw a cam strap over the top one and they hold just fine. I recently put a cannister bed cover on, so I added a rack to it. This solution is great! I can keep stuff in the bed covered and get the boards to the water. Either way works fine.

For the folks saying why travel with them inflated, it literally takes like 20 minutes with an electric pump to inflate two boards. Then you have to deflate when you're done and pack up. I'd rather spend 1.5 hours on the water, then 1 hour on the water and 30 minutes dealing with all that. YMMV.

 

ISUP boards are not meant to be inflated full time, nor to be out in the sun when not in the water. They can get hot and burst. I've not had the issue, sounds like others here haven't as well, but something to keep in mind.

 

I drop them a few psi after we're done, and they are stored under a covered deck area out of the sun. I've been doing this for 3 years now. But that's a good point to share here.

https://www.gilisports.com/blogs/su...YsooVJzlQDlaPK-czaqwtC_N91Go015EkCSKBzW9Vqf3y

 

And when you're looking at nice glassy water, that 20 minutes per board to inflate can take FOREVER!

That's why we only use our inflatables when traveling, or for friends who don't have boards.

For local stuff I just throw 'em in the water, step on and go.

Plus, even though our iSUP's are pretty good for what they are, the 14'er just glides and tracks SOOO much better. I can't really see myself doing 5+ miles on the inflatable unless the scenery is REALLY pretty.









The poor SUP's are feeling neglected, they haven't been getting much love since we got the OC-2.

 

You might end up having to buy something.
I use a cheap ($50-60) Amazon bed extender for my kayaks.
They are 12ft and heavy, any shorter (10ft) I don't think I'd need the extender though.
You can try to stack them and lay over a closed tailgate, strap down tight.

 

It's also not a good idea to put them inside of bags for storing outside, due to the potential for overheating leading to expansion/glue failure. We've had inflatables on out boat for years. The Sea Eagle ones were a LOT faster than the wider/cheaper ones you see at various boat/RV shows. But none of them are as fast to paddle as the hard boards. Faster means easier to paddle, not just speed. You get tired out a lot quicker with a slow board.

 

I own the same kayak (Old Town Sportsman) but in the 10.5' version. Even with my cannister bed cover, I can confirm that I load it without using the bed extender (which I also own). Before I had the bed cover it was a great fit. The bed cannister of my bed cover takes up about 8" of space, so now I also put a strap around the nose of the kayak for insurance. When all strapped into place, it's rock solid.

So, you can get away with transporting shorter kayaks and some paddle boards without any extra equipment.

 

Thule roof rack for my 14' paddle board.

 

Well I said in an earlier post that we only use our inflatables as travel boards or spares for friends... That is no longer true.

They're now the vessel of choice for our SUP Pups! Been wanting to paddleboard with our dogs for years but previous dogs, while being great dogs, just didn't have the right temperment for it.

We got Sadie and Diego SUP lessons last month, and have since taken them out on our own. Baby steps but it's going well.

*Side note* If you ever wanna' check your balance, throw a fidgety 50 lb. pooch on your board.


Lesson:








Solo:

 

We used our 5.5 box tundra with 4 boards in the bed . Tighten the nose down with tie down across in front then 2 tie down in a X shape never lost a board

 

Yikes!! It doesn't look like it would take much of a dip, or incline, to drag that extender.