Re: [Paddlewise] Racks on pickups

Craig Jungers wrote:
>
> The other friend had a full-sized 3/4-ton pickup (before he traded it in on
> the Jeep) and the rack was entirely mounted to the p/u bed via uprights
> placed into the handy square holes full-sized pickup beds have at each
> corner. The rack was built (as best as I can recall) from welded steel. He
> had all the crossbeams padded and one simply lifted the bow onto the rear
> crossbeam (located right *at* the rear), walked back to the stern and pushed
> the boat onto the rack. No part of the rack was permanently tied to the cab.
> This seemed to me to work well and was wide enough for at least 3 kayaks.
>
> Both of these friends read (but seldom post to) Paddlewise and maybe they'd
> like to expand on it.
>
>   
The rack is from kargomaster, is excellent in terms of quality and 
price, solid and installed (by one) with minimum damage to my vehicle. I 
drilled 8 holes in an after market bed rail protector, and the size for 
the bed was perfect. Other vehicles may vary... This is a tough unit, 
modest in profile but professional in grade. Not welded square stock; 
good stuff.

www.kargomaster.com

I am not affiliated with this company and don't get paid. 
(unfortunately, by some who should - my internet customers, yuk yuk).

I kept the rack but forgot to pull the electric brake stuff out. I guess 
I know what I thought was most valuable..
I sold the truck, but kept the rack, and use it for kayak storage 
outside during the summer.
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