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Its actually more 79 inches.6 ft.
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Its actually more 79 inches.6 ft.
I was using Ford's specs which apparently aren't true.Its actually more 79 inches.
What happened? Was there some big fight?
I'm pretty sure it's 4 foot overhang if you don't put an orange flag on it. I think you can go to 10 feet back if you put a flag on the back of the kayak.California allows cargo to overhang a vehicle by 4 feet beyond the rear, 3 feet beyond the front and 4 inches beyond the side of the vehicle.
4' beyond the rear? Rear of vehicle or the end of the tailgate? My current truck has a 6' bed so I haven't had to think about this. If you use a hitch bed extender, like the one from Harbor freight, is it 4' overhang beyond the end of that?
I picked up one of these directly from MaxxHaul in CA, with an anti-rattler for $80:This is likely what I'll use. Add the kayak/canoe cradles on the hitch extender and a bar with cradles across the bed (or on top of the cab if that seems better), and it should work fine for even a sea kayak.
Same thing with my current Dodge Journey. It's hard not to look at another SUV, based on how easy it is to carry 8' 2x4's or 10' lengths of conduit/pipe inside. Like you mentioned, I'm waiting to see what Ford or the aftermarket comes up with for a single roof rack, to work in conjunction with an equal-height one back by the tailgate.I still think everyone really wants (even if they don't know it) is two crossbars. One on the bed and a matching one on the cab. It is not on the market yet.
The rails need to be low enough to tie off a load. The hard load to carry for the Maverick will be light 10 foot sections of pipe or trim. In my Subaru, I could carry them inside with the seat folded down. In the Maverick they will stick out the bed or through the rear window and have to somehow be strapped to the tailgate or go on a roof rack. Preferably one with more that 3 feet of spacing and a tube designed for carrying stock.
I'm pretty sure it's 4 foot overhang if you don't put an orange flag on it. I think you can go to 10 feet back if you put a flag on the back of the kayak.
Looks like they are on the way go factory to build our trucksHere’s the way I transport long pipes . Works great …
Its like the automotive version of that gag where someone has a long board over their shoulder and hits someone in the head with it every time they turn around.I think this way is the cheapest and easiest way to carry kayaks
Is there any sleek solution to carry long items with the maverick? I will rarely need this so ideally something that does not impact too much the mpg or removed quickly and of course keep the pickup looking good.
I see different ideas around but I never had a pickup so asking. I feel the roof is too short to just use foam blocks..
I also have the need to occasionally move snowblower but could not see any single accessory that could do both, i.e. be used to carry kayak/lumber and snowblower/lawnmower
PS: this is a website where I found some ideas and law requirements:
https://www.watersportswhiz.com/how-to-transport-a-kayak-in-a-truck/
The United States DOT (Department of Transportation)
The cargo can overhang the truck by 4 feet in the rear, 3 feet in the front, and 4 inches on the truck’s sides.
Some states have additional restrictions, while others have higher-than-average overhang limits – a few examples being:
And some have no restrictions at all, like Michigan and Nebraska.
- Arizona – Allows a 6-foot rear overhang
- Colorado – Allows a 10-foot rear overhang
- Louisiana – Allows an 8-foot rear overhang
- Oregon – Allows a 5-foot rear overhang
- Pennsylvania – Allows a 6-foot rear overhang
- Washington – Allows a 15-foot rear overhang