How to load yak in new truck?

[stephenG]

So I recently got a new ride, it's a Chevy silverado w/ the 4 door crew cab. That said it has a much smaller bed than my previous truck. Does anyone have a similar truck and how do load ur yak? I have a hobie outback and its hangs out at least half the hull even with the tailgate down.

[jorluivil]

Originally Posted by stephenG

So I recently got a new ride, it's a Chevy silverado w/ the 4 door crew cab. That said it has a much smaller bed than my previous truck. Does anyone have a similar truck and how do load ur yak? I have a hobie outback and its hangs out at least half the hull even with the tailgate down.

save yourself the hassle and get a rack with saddles.

[Dannowar]

Bed extender. Waist high. Not head high. Best solution out there

[Cadillyak]

Originally Posted by Dannowar

Bed extender. Waist high. Not head high. Best solution out there

x2 for the bed extender. I have a crew can and having a bed extender definitely helps with my PA.

[yakety-yak]

while helpful, a bed extender is not required in your case with the tailgate down. you may need a pair of red lights though if you'll be transporting at night

for more detail, see: http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/traffops/tr...e/overhang.htm

[salty pirate]

The wife has 1500hd crew cab with standard bed, I have no trouble loading an outback and pa12 in the truck. If its just one kayak I use one hd tie down across the d rings closest to the gate.

I think chevy made a crew cab with a smaller bed then the standard 6 ft. if you got that one then you may need the bed extender.

[Raskal311]

Originally Posted by Dannowar

Bed extender. Waist high. Not head high. Best solution out there

X3 I have a roof rack and still transport it in the bed with expender. So easy and I feel much better not having a 100lb 12' boat on my room.

[t-$money bussard]

bigger truck?

[Cuyuna Kid]

I use a bed extender as well, works great!

[Kelp Master]

I have a Chevy Silverado 1500 and I tried every conceivable way to get my x-factor into the bed and no dice... Finally spent the $450 and bought Yakima racks for the truck. Bolted on with j-bolts and got the long pads.I bought long Dakine pads with the Velcro all across the bottom and they roll when I load my yak. Makes for easy loading. Having my yak in the bed with all my poles and gear made me nervous. Plus I like being able to throw my bbq, cooler, and chairs in the bed so I can cook the fish moments after I land... Fresh fish....