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From: Michael Muth <muth1129_at_drix.net>
subject: [Paddlewise] Pickup Truck kayak racks
Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2005 20:19:17 -0400
I have s Ford Ranger pickup and am looking for a rack that will plug into my
hitch and allow me to haul a OCEAN kayak Frenzy single with the stern resting
on the rack in the hitch receiver and the bow in the truck bed. I saw one in
J.C. Whitney's, but would like to know if there are others along the same design....any
comments/assistance deeply appreciated. 

Mike-in Southern Maryland

http://netwinsite.com
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From: Kirk Olsen <kork4_at_cluemail.com>
subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Pickup Truck kayak racks
Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2005 08:42:25 -0400
On Thu, 18 Aug 2005 20:19:17 -0400, "Michael Muth" <muth1129_at_drix.net>
said:
> I have s Ford Ranger pickup and am looking for a rack that will plug into my
> hitch and allow me to haul a OCEAN kayak Frenzy single with the stern resting
> on the rack in the hitch receiver and the bow in the truck bed. I saw one in
> J.C. Whitney's, but would like to know if there are others along the same
> design....any comments/assistance deeply appreciated. 

If you do a web search for  truck hitch bed extender  you'll find quite
a few.

The frenzy is pretty short so it should be pretty easy to find one that
will work
for you.

I've seen a couple bed extenders with light hook ups.

I drive a car so I have no personal experience.  I just like the idea of
loading a
boat at waist level.
-- 
  Kirk Olsen
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From: John Gamel <jgamel_at_rcn.com>
subject: RE: [Paddlewise] Pickup Truck kayak racks
Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2005 08:05:50 -0400
Mike- I'm not sure how long your kayak is, but I use a Fulton Canoe Caddy
rack which mounts in the hitch receiver on my Toyota Tundra. I now carry my
Impex Assateague with this truck, putting the stern on the hitch rack, and
the bow on a Thule rack mounted on the roof of the cab. If you want
something which mounts lower in the truck, you might look at the Cabela's
website. I think they have a piece which mounts in the hitch receiver, but
extends back a few feet, possibly suitable for carrying lumber, plywood, and
even a kayak.

John - in Boston


-----Original Message-----
From: Michael Muth

I have s Ford Ranger pickup and am looking for a rack that will plug into my
hitch and allow me to haul a OCEAN kayak Frenzy single with the stern
resting
on the rack in the hitch receiver and the bow in the truck bed. I saw one in
J.C. Whitney's, but would like to know if there are others along the same
design....any
comments/assistance deeply appreciated. 

Mike-in Southern Maryland
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From: Greg Dunlap <blackey_at_sonic.net>
subject: RE: [Paddlewise] Pickup Truck kayak racks
Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2005 05:41:41 -0700
http://www.usrack.com/
You should be able to find it here


-----Original Message-----
From: Michael Muth


I have s Ford Ranger pickup and am looking for a rack that will plug into my
hitch and allow me to haul a OCEAN kayak Frenzy single with the stern
resting
on the rack in the hitch receiver and the bow in the truck bed. I saw one in
J.C. Whitney's, but would like to know if there are others along the same
design....any
comments/assistance deeply appreciated.

Mike-in Southern Maryland
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From: Steve McBride <drsm_at_direcway.com>
subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Pickup Truck kayak racks
Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2005 22:54:31 -0400
I picked up mine (a Hitch Hand) at Menard's about four years ago. Works 
great. When I reach the put-in, I just throw the extender in the bed of 
the truck to get it out of the way.

Steve (Michigan)

Michael Muth wrote:

>I have s Ford Ranger pickup and am looking for a rack that will plug into my
>hitch and allow me to haul a OCEAN kayak Frenzy single with the stern resting
>on the rack in the hitch receiver and the bow in the truck bed.
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From: <Nole4ever_at_aol.com>
subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Pickup Truck kayak racks
Date: Sat, 20 Aug 2005 19:58:27 EDT
mike,

if you have a 2 inch receiver 
harbor frieight has a bed extender for about 40.00$.....
Harbor Freight Search Result Page
check part number  39168-2VGA
i haul a 17 foot canoe..... and/or 
2 15 foot kayaks..... with one....
hope this helps.
good luck

steve
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