Extend-a-Truck Question

Advice
#1

Based on the personal reviews found here, I’m considering one of these for canoe transport and am wondering if anyone knows the difference between the original Extend-a-Truck vs Extend-a-Truck II model. Can anyone fill me in on the differences? Thanks!

#2

No difference that I can see…

– Last Updated: Oct-24-06 10:14 PM EST –

I have a Extend a Truck that I bought from JC Whitney 2 years ago for $99. After doing a Google search for version II and reading the description, I see nothing different between the one I bought and version II other than the price is $30 more.

If there is a difference, maybe someone can enlighten us both, or if all else fails, call the manufacturer and ask them!! See the info, including the toll free number at their website: http://www.extendatruck.com/



TrippS

#3

Get 'em cheaper at Harbor Freight and
Northern Tools, sometimes for less than $30. Very popular item with kayak fishermen on the coast. One word of caution, they drag the pavement or ground on dips, like maybe at the end of your drive.

#4

Thanks…
> One word of caution, they drag the pavement or ground on dips, like maybe at the end of your drive.



Oooh–good tip. Thanks!



And to TrippS: thanks for the link. I’ll try calling the company for an explanation.

#5

My bad, didn’t look at the link in the
first reply. There are bed extenders that go straigh out from the receiver hitch. The canoe or kayak rest on the t-bar that comes up from the end of the extender. Allows you to put a long canoe or kayak in the bed as the t-bar is the same height and eases loading or unloading. Sorry.

#6

FishFood where are you??
We no longer have our truck but still have our bed extender and a universal bar and mount for the cab of our F150 we are more than ready to part with. Small apartment, too much stuff. The new car came with a rack so no need anymore. No, they don’t drag the ground and they are very versatile. I would definitely recommend them. I could get 3-4 boats in our F-150 easy (Depending on length, width etc.



Good luck. I am in Central Florida so if you are close and don’t mind slightly used, give me a holler-

Toddy