Bumped into and idea to share

[SSGrille]

Hey all, new to these forums, just bought a Certified used 2022 XLT AWD, only had 7500 miles on it, if you had it before me I will take great care of it. I am now trying to figure out how best to move (2) 10’ kayaks. Looking for a temporary easy to put in rack kind of thing. I had a home made wooden rack for my 2011 Ranger that was sadly totaled in a minor accident, no one was hurt. I was hoping to “modify” the wooden rack, but there are no bed stake pockets. So I have been going through the “engineering” process and today I was mocking up some ideas. As I was cleaning up, I looked at this Gorilla Work Platform that I used to get in and out of the bed. Wheels started turning, so I tried it, and behold …. It fits perfectly. Now of course it would need to be tied down somehow, and then some upper rail system added, and so on. I just thought I would share this just in case there is anyone else out there looking for something fully temporary. I would think if you put two of these on the bed, instant ladder rack. Then on the job site you actually have two platforms with you as well. Just though I would share the idea. Hope it helps someone. Off to search the forums for more ideas. Thanks all.

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[JimKivi]

We have hauled a couple of Hobies short distances with the gate down and a rope to the rack on the Maverick - se pic to the left. I do have cross bars for the rack that we could use. Perhaps a better solution is the extender that goes into the 2" receiver and has a support to the rear of the tailgate. Getting the boats up on an overhead rack is a trick for young bucks - and I no longer qualify, lol.

 

[Wizard]

Hey all, new to these forums, just bought a Certified used 2022 XLT AWD, only had 7500 miles on it, if you had it before me I will take great care of it. I am now trying to figure out how best to move (2) 10’ kayaks. Looking for a temporary easy to put in rack kind of thing. I had a home made wooden rack for my 2011 Ranger that was sadly totaled in a minor accident, no one was hurt. I was hoping to “modify” the wooden rack, but there are no bed stake pockets. So I have been going through the “engineering” process and today I was mocking up some ideas. As I was cleaning up, I looked at this Gorilla Work Platform that I used to get in and out of the bed. Wheels started turning, so I tried it, and behold …. It fits perfectly. Now of course it would need to be tied down somehow, and then some upper rail system added, and so on. I just thought I would share this just in case there is anyone else out there looking for something fully temporary. I would think if you put two of these on the bed, instant ladder rack. Then on the job site you actually have two platforms with you as well. Just though I would share the idea. Hope it helps someone. Off to search the forums for more ideas. Thanks all.

That looks like an accident waiting to happen if you want my opinion.

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