Transporting kayak question - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

45user · 03-17-2013, 10:43 PM

Thinking of getting a bed extender for my 2002 f150 supercrew with short bed. I have trident 15 and sort of a work to put that on the roof rack. Is there any law saying how far something can extend from the truck bed? And what's a good bed extender?
Thanks for any info.
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gear junkie · 03-17-2013, 10:46 PM

I use the harbor freight model....was $50.

45user · 03-17-2013, 10:50 PM

Thanks! Is there a law regarding how far something can protrude from your truck bed?
Is the harbor freight one sturdy?
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dbarnett66 · 03-17-2013, 11:11 PM

From a previous post when I bought my X-Factor:

Quote:

Originally Posted by tacmik

According to the CHP. Your kayak cannot extent more than half the length of the vehicle that you are using. In other words, if your truck is 16 ft. long (not including the bumpers) the yak can extend 8 ft from the end of the bed, not counting the tailgate. I went down to their office and checked when I got my T-13. Also you must have a red light onthe back of the yak at nightr and a red flag during the day. The use of a bed extender does not let you stick out any further. I used to use one but got tired of it dragging on the ground everytime I hit a bump or go over a dip. Now I just attached a pool noodle to the tailgate for protection and tie it to the truck.

Thanks a bunch. I did buy the bed extender. It turns out that I can transport a Kayak just over 15 feet if I want to. My truck is 19 feet long. The Bed is 6.5 feet. The Malibu X-Factor is 14'4". So by my fuzzy math, I would have 7 feet 10 inches over hang but I am allowed 9 feet. So I have 14 inches to spare!

Xfactor - 172 inches
Truck bed - 78 inches

XFactor - Truck = 94 inches overhang = 7 feet 10 inches.
Allowed - 108 inch overhang

I can find a kayak that is 1 foot 2 inches longer......lol

Sdspeed · 03-18-2013, 12:09 AM

Jimmyz123 has the same kayak and has this bed extender for sale!

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=17305

Cbad Mike · 03-18-2013, 02:29 AM

The way I understand the law as it applies to me:

My F150 has a 6' bed and a 120" wheelbase
My Malibu Stealth is 14'4"

A load can legally extend from the rear of my truck (not counting the tailgate when its down or a bed extender) no more than a length of 2/3 of my trucks wheelbase.

My wheelbase of 120" divided by 12 equals a 10' wheelbase.
My 10' wheelbase divided by 3 equals 3.33' times 2 equals about 6' 6".
My 6' bed plus the 6' 6" allowable overhang gives me a total length of 12' 6".
My kayak is 14' 4" so it would extend 1'10" past the legal limit.

Ive seen people do it but I dont want a ticket so I dont.

My advice..... check with CHP yourself to be sure.

Mike

Jimmyz123 · 03-18-2013, 06:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 45user

Thanks! Is there a law regarding how far something can protrude from your truck bed?
Is the harbor freight one sturdy?
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Not more sturdy than the one I'm selling

The guy who made this is a professional Truck driver and welder. He had a an X-Factor that I bought from him, and his truck had the same length bed as we have. Don't buy the extender from Harbor, you can save money on this one and get a great support. It already has reflective tape on it. $35

Jimmyz123 · 03-18-2013, 06:08 AM

I have transported my kayak many times, morning, noon, and at night. I have had CHP, La Mesa Police, and others see me and not do anything. I always have a red flag attached to the back of the kayak, plus the reflective tape. Something I have been thinking of doing is getting a bike light that flashes red and also hooking that on for added red lighting. I'll give you all the straps that I use and you'll never have to worry about your kayak going anywhere.

Iceman · 03-18-2013, 08:09 AM

red flag it and you should not have any problem with the law.

yaky yak · 03-30-2013, 05:12 AM

low tech

03-17-2013, 10:43 PM	#1
45user Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 576	Transporting kayak question Thinking of getting a bed extender for my 2002 f150 supercrew with short bed. I have trident 15 and sort of a work to put that on the roof rack. Is there any law saying how far something can extend from the truck bed? And what's a good bed extender? Thanks for any info. 45

03-18-2013, 06:08 AM	#8
Jimmyz123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,385	I have transported my kayak many times, morning, noon, and at night. I have had CHP, La Mesa Police, and others see me and not do anything. I always have a red flag attached to the back of the kayak, plus the reflective tape. Something I have been thinking of doing is getting a bike light that flashes red and also hooking that on for added red lighting. I'll give you all the straps that I use and you'll never have to worry about your kayak going anywhere. __________________ No better time than being on the water, God Bless, JimmyZ

03-18-2013, 08:09 AM	#9
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	red flag it and you should not have any problem with the law. __________________

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03-17-2013, 10:46 PM	#2
gear junkie Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ventura Posts: 76	I use the harbor freight model....was $50.

03-17-2013, 10:50 PM	#3
45user Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 576	Thanks! Is there a law regarding how far something can protrude from your truck bed? Is the harbor freight one sturdy? 45

03-18-2013, 12:09 AM	#5
Sdspeed Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 732	Jimmyz123 has the same kayak and has this bed extender for sale! http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=17305

03-18-2013, 02:29 AM	#6
Cbad Mike Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Carlsbad Ca. Posts: 1,206	The way I understand the law as it applies to me: My F150 has a 6' bed and a 120" wheelbase My Malibu Stealth is 14'4" A load can legally extend from the rear of my truck (not counting the tailgate when its down or a bed extender) no more than a length of 2/3 of my trucks wheelbase. My wheelbase of 120" divided by 12 equals a 10' wheelbase. My 10' wheelbase divided by 3 equals 3.33' times 2 equals about 6' 6". My 6' bed plus the 6' 6" allowable overhang gives me a total length of 12' 6". My kayak is 14' 4" so it would extend 1'10" past the legal limit. Ive seen people do it but I dont want a ticket so I dont. My advice..... check with CHP yourself to be sure. Mike