Is it safe to carry a canoe that's 8 feet beyond the back of the tailgate? the instructions say not to go beyond 6. Would 2 extra ft make a dif?
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How long is your truck bed? A standard 6' or longer bed will accommodate the extra two feet. If you are in a short bed I don't recommend it.
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i have done it but you need to securely tie down or weigh down the end closest to the cab. Make sure to have a red warning flag
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This hitch-bed extender reaches about 4 feet to the rear of the hitch receiver opening, or (on my pickup, anyway) about 3 feet to the rear of the opened tailgate. In essence, it becomes the rearmost support for whatever is being carried, so the tailgate really becomes irrelevant as a support function with the extender attached. So, if your canoe would otherwise extend 8 feet beyond the back of your tailgate, it would extend about 5 feet to the rear of the bed extender here. As long as the load (your canoe) can be safely secured so it won't come out or come loose in a way that makes it a hazard, you should be legal in most states with a red flag (or red light at night) attached to the end of the canoe. This hitch-bed extender reaches about 4 feet to the rear of the hitch receiver opening, or (on my pickup, anyway) about 3 feet to the rear of the opened tailgate. In essence, it becomes the rearmost support for whatever is being carried, so the tailgate really becomes irrelevant as a support function with the extender attached. So, if your canoe would otherwise extend 8 feet beyond the back of your tailgate, it would extend about 5 feet to the rear of the bed extender here. As long as the load (your canoe) can be safely secured so it won't come out or come loose in a way that makes it a... » Read More This hitch-bed extender reaches about 4 feet to the rear of the hitch receiver opening, or (on my pickup, anyway) about 3 feet to the rear of the opened tailgate. In essence, it becomes the rearmost support for whatever is being carried, so the tailgate really becomes irrelevant as a support function with the extender attached. So, if your canoe would otherwise extend 8 feet beyond the back of your tailgate, it would extend about 5 feet to the rear of the bed extender here. As long as the load (your canoe) can be safely secured so it won't come out or come loose in a way that makes it a hazard, you should be legal in most states with a red flag (or red light at night) attached to the end of the canoe. « Show Less
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Legally no, but my kayak and your canoe are both "too long". Keep any loads that you put in the canoe up front and within the length of the bed. Excess weight in the aft section might tend to pull the canoe out of the bed in an emergency stop or swerving. Just like loading a trailer. Too much weight in the aft might also create excess load on the extension it's self. Keep the weight in the truck and have fun.
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My kayak is 9 feet long and I don't use any additional tie downs for it. I feel that my kayak is very secure up on top of my vehicle. I take it on the highway no problem.
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They give you a paper with the canoe and you have to bring that. It is a title I think and you need the serial number on the plate on the side of the canoe next to the bow its not on the paper so make sure to write it down. I live in men and I had to go to the DMV to register mine but since I didn't have the serial I had to go twice. It is a water quest 156 kl industries and they wanted all of that information. Have fun! Its an awesome canoe! I got a 30 lb thrust trolling motor and it pushed it up river slowly but I guess I would recommend a 50 lb if you really want to go upstream a lot.
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You will need a tiller extender to ble comfortable; it's a long way from the back seat to the motor. Swing by a sporting good store and measure the distance on any canoe. Then measure how far your trolling motor's handle fully extended. It was a surprise to me when I got in the boat the first time. Besides that, the engine worked fine.
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My kayak is 36 inches wide - lots of extra material> depends on the circumference of your canoe
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???? I have an 18 ft boat and it is way too big,especially at the back. I can cover my boat and motor and still have two or three feet extra. I swear it could fit a 22 foot length boat.note: If you install those poles on the inside to keep the puddles of rainwater from developing, this would held take up the extra slack that this tarp seems to have.
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Hi CR, I carry a Paddleboard with no issues. I would say that you would have absolutely no problem carrying a canoe and more. These racks are are super strong and sturdy!!! GW
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That's not a bad idea, but that's really up to you. I've run over over plenty of things from trees fallen under water to sticks thick enough that stopped my boat. The boat has survived them all. It's a great boat and was definitely worth getting if you want to see if kayaking was your thing. You need to run over something so sharp or hard that can puncture this boat, but if you're careful. This boat can last you for quite some time.
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I used mine for a 14" john boat with mud motor all my gear loaded in it. No problems. 75mph for 2 hours to my hunting spot.
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I have had this canoe about a year and a half. Last time I took it out I did get stuck a few times in the Moncacy river due to shallow water (probably less than 6 inches). I will say though that it needs a minimal amount of water to float.
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I think they only have an 840 pound limit. If your boat and trailer exceed that, it would be unsafe.
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Hi Thomas, YES, I loaded 45' long, 12' high, etc into our RV5365T-LMB. I wondered why it routed us one exit past our desired camp location. After arriving at KOA camp we headed into town and took the shorter route. Ahhhhh... there was the problem... R/R bridge with only 11' 6" clearance. So it works...
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Probably not. Mine is on a 16 foot, square stern, Old Town Canoe and I'm not overpowered and actually wish I had a bit more. Considering weight, surface area and potential wind, I think you'll be OK with the 45.
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Should be OK. The straps are very generous so I assume you nan place them about ten feet apart and lift the canoe, assuming it meets the weight requirements (and it should). Worth noting is that the boat will actually only get within 6-12 inches from the ceiling. Make sure you plan for that!
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If your canoe is under 150 pounds it probably will be okay. I hauled a 7" X 9" X 10' railroad tie approximates 100 pounds at it worked great. I have two Kayaks. One is 39 pounds and the other is 48 pounds. It handles them with ease.. the strap that comes with it to strap the canoe or kayak to it is adjustable for larger than my kayaks.
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My husband and I are both 5 feet 8" and it's really comfortable for us to push. I don't think someone 6 feet would have a problem. This is a great stroller, BTW!
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I carry 6 50lbs. kayaks for my business on it. And travel around 100 miles with it back and forth. No problems so far. Just remember to tighten the bolts every now and then. I do it with mine every 6 months. Have a blast.