Carrying skis?

[Masshole_Rick]

Been thinking about ordering a Maverick, but can't shake the thought that, for all its other capabilities, this thing can't carry my skis in the winter.

Seems like a pair of short downhill skis might fit the box diagonally. But for longer skis, say my 195cm cross countrys -- what's a short-box truck owner do for that?

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[bschurman]

Been thinking about ordering a Maverick, but can't shake the thought that, for all its other capabilities, this thing can't carry my skis in the winter.

Seems like a pair of short downhill skis might fit the box diagonally. But for longer skis, say my 195cm cross countrys -- what's a short-box truck owner do for that?

Hang them out the back up on the tailgate? If you really want protection you might be able to get a roof box on the roof or put bars on the bed to run the roof box. What are you driving now?

I see you're in Mass. I'm in metro west and I'm looking to sell my Thule roof box. It'll carry up to about a 210cm ski. If you're interested, I'll give you a good deal.

 

[kingranchero]

This will be my go-to:

Or there will be cheaper DIY solutions possible with the tailgate open

 

[Lappo424]

Buy a vw. They are made for carrying skis

 

[LDProductions]

I was thinking the same thing re: XC skis. I'll probably get a bike tailgate pad for my mountain bike anyway and the top straps should hold my skis pretty well I think.

A surfboard pad may work too:

 

[FirstFord]

I've been pondering the same thing. My wife said "stick them through the back window." I deleted the back window. Besides...in winter?

With my knees, this may be a moot point anyway. But I figure there are lots of work-arounds. I haven't carried skis on the roof for ages (been using the ski passthrough in a series of VW Jettas) and don't like the idea of exposing the edges and bindings to the salt spray. So the skis need to go in a top box or ski bag. Box idea above. If I use a bag, I can just hand it over the tailgate and strap it down so it doesn't slide around.

 

[kingranchero]

I was thinking the same thing re: XC skis. I'll probably get a bike tailgate pad for my mountain bike anyway and the top straps should hold my skis pretty well I think.

That actually sounds like a pretty good idea! Just gotta be careful about cutting the pad with the ski edge.

 

[dergrah]

I had to know if I could make this truck work for my skis. The dealer let me try this out as well as my downhill mountain bike. Two Pairs of 185cm skis fit. It’s tight but it works. Also learned that the Ford soft top would not work for me as it doesn’t fully fold up. We had to remove the top that came with the first edition to fit my bike in over the tail gate.

 

[Stevospeedo]

I had to know if I could make this truck work for my skis. The dealer let me try this out as well as my downhill mountain bike. Two Pairs of 185cm skis fit. It’s tight but it works. Also learned that the Ford soft top would not work for me as it doesn’t fully fold up. We had to remove the top that came with the first edition to fit my bike in over the tail gate.

Yikes. I wouldn't want those rattling around back there scratching up my skis or bed, even with a liner...

 

[Angry Hippo]

Thank you for posting this. I'm very happy to know my 158CM snowboard would appear to fit just fine.

Yikes. I wouldn't want those rattling around back there scratching up my skis or bed, even with a liner...

Scratching up your skis? Against what? Themselves?

Scratching up your bed liner... really? What's the point of a bed if you're afraid to throw stuff in it?

A run with poor snow coverage or a newbie bumping to you in the lift line is going to do way more damage than skis stored on skis.

My board must be close to 10 years old at this point. It has a scratch or two. Still rides as good as the day I bought it after literally hundreds of days on the snow.

 

[pickupdude]

im just praying my 6' surfboard fits in like this or else i have to get a rack and cover. super stoked to get this truck, just really wish they had made the bed 5 or 6 feet.

 

[Metaloon]

190s will fit if you separate them. Or at least Elan Boomerangs will. Would be even easier with more rocker.

Sentry CT cover will also lock with skis under the lip. So if you've got one, that's a great option for when friends are visiting and you need to temporarily fit more than 2-3 pairs of long skis. Doesn't keep them hidden, but it's secure enough to leave them in the truck during the day

 

[sprubs]

hot damn! so there is hope my 187s will fit! do you do anything to keep them from rattling around back there and dinging up your edges?

is that a drop in bed liner? it kind of looks like it but I'm not sure....

 

[tom_tucker]

Behold my $0, 15 min. ski solution. That is if you don't count the $3200 for the cap, hehe. Just plywood I had and and NRS 15 strap. The board is at the bed rail height, widest point of the bed. Opposite corners are cut off to fit it in.

XLT Lux with no bed add-ons. There are no bed rails (yet), just open threads. The standard 8 tie downs have proved enough to strap anything down. 170mm skis fitted are diagonally. Would work for 1-3 pairs below 180. Longer than that and you'd have to angle them vertically as well.

Can I crack a brew here or does this need improvement?

 

[Ford Maverick Maniac]

im just praying my 6' surfboard fits in like this or else i have to get a rack and cover. super stoked to get this truck, just really wish they had made the bed 5 or 6 feet.

Here is my solution I recently installed for my Mav AWD in Park City. You can use the rack for a lot more than just surfboards or skis. The full size owners who say the Maverick is not a truck might reconsider.

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