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. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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