Transporting kayak question
 

Thinking of getting a bed extender for my 2002 f150 supercrew with short bed. I have trident 15 and sort of a work to put that on the roof rack. Is there any law saying how far something can extend from the truck bed? And what's a good bed extender?
Thanks for any info.
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I use the harbor freight model....was $50.

Thanks! Is there a law regarding how far something can protrude from your truck bed?
Is the harbor freight one sturdy?
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From a previous post when I bought my X-Factor:

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According to the CHP. Your kayak cannot extent more than half the length of the vehicle that you are using. In other words, if your truck is 16 ft. long (not including the bumpers) the yak can extend 8 ft from the end of the bed, not counting the tailgate. I went down to their office and checked when I got my T-13. Also you must have a red light onthe back of the yak at nightr and a red flag during the day. The use of a bed extender does not let you stick out any further. I used to use one but got tired of it dragging on the ground everytime I hit a bump or go over a dip. Now I just attached a pool noodle to the tailgate for protection and tie it to the truck.
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Thanks a bunch. I did buy the bed extender. It turns out that I can transport a Kayak just over 15 feet if I want to. My truck is 19 feet long. The Bed is 6.5 feet. The Malibu X-Factor is 14'4". So by my fuzzy math, I would have 7 feet 10 inches over hang but I am allowed 9 feet. So I have 14 inches to spare! :luxhello:

Xfactor - 172 inches
Truck bed - 78 inches

XFactor - Truck = 94 inches overhang = 7 feet 10 inches.
Allowed - 108 inch overhang

I can find a kayak that is 1 foot 2 inches longer......lol
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Jimmyz123 has the same kayak and has this bed extender for sale!

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=17305

The way I understand the law as it applies to me:

My F150 has a 6' bed and a 120" wheelbase
My Malibu Stealth is 14'4"

A load can legally extend from the rear of my truck (not counting the tailgate when its down or a bed extender) no more than a length of 2/3 of my trucks wheelbase.

My wheelbase of 120" divided by 12 equals a 10' wheelbase.
My 10' wheelbase divided by 3 equals 3.33' times 2 equals about 6' 6".
My 6' bed plus the 6' 6" allowable overhang gives me a total length of 12' 6".
My kayak is 14' 4" so it would extend 1'10" past the legal limit.

Ive seen people do it but I dont want a ticket so I dont.

My advice..... check with CHP yourself to be sure.

Mike

Not more sturdy than the one I'm selling

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c1...ps97cd7f6f.jpg
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c1...psc7e4f9a5.jpg

The guy who made this is a professional Truck driver and welder. He had a an X-Factor that I bought from him, and his truck had the same length bed as we have. Don't buy the extender from Harbor, you can save money on this one and get a great support. It already has reflective tape on it. $35

I have transported my kayak many times, morning, noon, and at night. I have had CHP, La Mesa Police, and others see me and not do anything. I always have a red flag attached to the back of the kayak, plus the reflective tape. Something I have been thinking of doing is getting a bike light that flashes red and also hooking that on for added red lighting. I'll give you all the straps that I use and you'll never have to worry about your kayak going anywhere.

red flag it and you should not have any problem with the law.

Thank you all for your help! The bed extender will make it a whole lot easier and safer to carry the yak from/to the water!
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Trust me it will make loading and unloading a lot easier.

RED FLAG AND RED LIGHT AFTER DARK AND 4 FEET OVER HANG :D :farmer:

I just purchased a OK P13, and the bed extender worked out great for me and my Tacoma! I was thinking of roofing my yak but it looked like a total pain in the butt (and back). Even with my 25% off coupon at HF the $35 one Jimmy is selling is better deal.

Works for me

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