Rack options for an F150 full size bed??

rsieminski · Post by **rsieminski** » Sat Jul 07, 2007 12:16 pm

I could just line them up and strap them down, but I just paid over 2k each for the new ones, and don't want to get them all rashed from the bed. What are the options for racks for them? I have 3 total. Maybe a DIY foam cushion on the bed under each one?? I need ideas.

MoJo · Post by **MoJo** » Sat Jul 07, 2007 12:21 pm

rsieminski wrote:I could just line them up and strap them down, but I just paid over 2k each for the new ones, and don't want to get them all rashed from the bed. What are the options for racks for them? I have 3 total. Maybe a DIY foam cushion on the bed under each one?? I need ideas.

http://www.hawaiilure.com/catalog/coldtuna.html

oooops wrong kind of rack....sry

rsieminski · Post by **rsieminski** » Sat Jul 07, 2007 3:31 pm

Yeah, that looks cool for rods, but not for the Kayaks.

jad1097 · Post by **jad1097** » Sat Jul 07, 2007 7:36 pm

What exactly are you looking for? Something that attaches to the roof, something you can install on the bed rails or in the bed? If securing the bed I would use those foam noodles and some ratchet straps.

I'd like to have a removable ladder/canoe rack but with the roll-n-lock on my 05' it's not going to happen unless I do some mods.

rsieminski · Post by **rsieminski** » Sun Jul 08, 2007 10:20 am

A ladder rack might work. Good idea. Any way to carry 2-3 yaks with a truck without beating them up.

Cajun Yaking Daddy · Post by **Cajun Yaking Daddy** » Sun Jul 08, 2007 3:37 pm

Look for the hitch rack it goes onto the ball it swivels 360 looks like a T then get the thule rack that goes on the cab and that will balance the boats right I had one that worked real well before

jad1097 · Post by **jad1097** » Mon Jul 09, 2007 6:10 pm

http://www.prolineracks.com/water-sport-carrier.html

http://www.orsracksdirect.com/thule-835.html

http://www.orsracksdirect.com/thule-825 ... -rack.html

rsieminski · Post by **rsieminski** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 2:13 pm

I ended up with an Extend-a-truck for under $100. Works really well, and is easy to remove. Thanks for the help.
--Rick

Rack options for an F150 full size bed??

Rack options for an F150 full size bed??

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