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Post by greenmonster on Sept 20, 2014 15:09:39 GMT -5
Hey all, question for anyone who has a f150 with a 5.5 ft bed. I have a 16 ft canoe, and withthe tailgate down, I have just a couple inches shy of half the canoe supported. Doesntseem safe, but i do have a hard bed cover to help keep the front down (in addition to the safety straps. Anyone have any experience here? Not sure I wantto drive up 81 with less than half the canoe in the truck. . . .
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Post by bigd7400 on Sept 20, 2014 15:41:47 GMT -5
I would recommend getting a bed extender that hooks into a reese hitch, i wouldnt carry it without support further back.
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Post by philipgoldwing on Sept 20, 2014 20:02:32 GMT -5
Great advice, I used one when I had my canoe. works great. I did disable it when I was out so it wouldn't disappear. Uncross uses one with his kayak.
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Post by greenmonster on Sept 20, 2014 20:16:29 GMT -5
Where would I find one??
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Post by dossphoto on Sept 20, 2014 21:04:10 GMT -5
I got mine at harbor freight.
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Post by Kayaksticks on Sept 20, 2014 21:04:36 GMT -5
I use the bed extenders for longer kayaks as well. Can get a cheap one at Harbor Freight for something around $70. There are some nicer ones out there but will cost you double.
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Post by Dmeador on Sept 20, 2014 22:00:45 GMT -5
If you do go to Harbour Freight, search online for coupons they usually have a 20%off you can print out. I think I only paid about $50 for my bed extender.
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Post by greenmonster on Sept 22, 2014 9:58:07 GMT -5
Thanks guys. Just got a 20% off coupon in the mail, thinlk I will pick one up!
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Post by hokiefisherman on Sept 25, 2014 8:49:04 GMT -5
A little late to the party, but I always follow the 2/3 rule. Support 2/3 of the kayak or canoe to keep it from getting warped or anything during transport. Short trips it's fine, but if you run any distance it really pays off in the long run to keep the kayak/canoe well supported
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Post by greenmonster on Sept 25, 2014 9:08:03 GMT -5
Thanks!
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