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11tinman	07/07/2017 07:11PM   I am using an Adarac truck rack, the towers can be taken off and leaving the main frame on, also can use this with my tonneau cover. I had some Yakima gunwale brackets around from my last car, I cut out the center of them and they fit perfect on the Adarac bars. The price for this rack I thought was very good on Amazon. Tom
nctry	07/08/2017 04:17AM   Careful about telling Chuck you may be hauling more than two canoes, he may get carried away.
Mad_Angler	07/07/2017 08:55AM   I have long canoe. A Souris River 18.5. I dont haul my canoe that often. I built a rack for the back of the truck and use foam pads for the roof of the truck. I also use the hood tabs to tie the front of the canoe down.
bmaines	07/07/2017 09:30AM   Sold that truck 5 years ago, but still using it on my GMC. I think I bought the set up about 10 years ago and it's still going strong. 78" bars fit two tandems nicely.
bmaines	07/07/2017 09:33AM   Forgot to mention; I now have actual towers on the front rack. Nissan is stupid and their trucks are unrackable due to the rain gutter design. The 4x4's worked, but I'd get a little nervous driving 75 mph on the freeway.
Nomadmusky	07/06/2017 07:11PM   I've got a Thule system after holding off for many years searching for the perfect system. I wish I would have gotten it much sooner.
rdgbwca	07/06/2017 08:10AM   I am also a happy user of Yakima racks. I use one Outdoorsman upright and one Q Clip on top of the cab. I bought my outdoorsman used and they do come up for sale occasionally. Not mine: yakima pick up rack
MHS67	07/23/2017 07:02PM   Had an old lumber rack laying around. I had to cut it apart and re weld it to fit this half ton truck. I still have a rack that mounts to the truck hitch receptacle and cross bars mounted to the truck cab. I will not use that rack for long distance travel. On a trip to the BW I will put on around 6000 miles. If you have a mounting system that the canoe mounts to the bed of the truck and also the cab roof, watch when you hit a bump or cross a railroad track at an angle. your truck cab will torque one way and the bed the other way. That's what is happening to your canoe also. I guess on a short trip its no big deal. In my case I don't think its a good idea. The lumber rack eliminates that torque problem. I also always used ratchet straps as tie downs. However so many of you here use cinch straps I though I'd give them a try. I loaded the canoe and left it on the truck for a week, on all kinds of roads. Straps held just fine. This lumber rack will also eliminate the need for bow and stern tie down lines.
JATFOMike	07/03/2017 01:43PM   I went with a spring creek receiver rack and reused part of a thule rack on my cab that was on my previous vehicle to save a few dollars......if I'm hauling tandem canoes, I'll have to move the cab rack forward, but it's perfect where it is for my solo..... Mike
Oisinirish	07/03/2017 02:59PM   In retrospect I wish I'd had a buddy looking at the same time. I got the Thule fore the bed and two bars and feet for the cab. Probably could split it up. One support for the bed and one for the cab. This was on the way back from the store. A little overkill on the securement. Oh well guess I better get a second truck. Lol.
ozarkpaddler	07/03/2017 08:15AM   Yakima Outdoorsman's what I've had for about 12 years and it's on it's 4th truck. I've looked at the more expensive Thule Exporter on other folks vehicles, but for twice the price? No thanks. My buddy has had his Outdoorsman for longer than me, almost 15 years. It works. If you have a CREW cab, however, you need a rack on the cab or the boat may rest on the cab. King cab trucks and regular are fine. Yakima Outdoorsman
mvillasuso	07/03/2017 05:40PM   Discount Ramps Steel Rack ^$89 for the next 2 days only. I bought this (steel) rack and mounted it in about an hour (and I'm not particularly mechanically inclined ;) They offer an aluminum rack for about $50 more. Anyway, it's a beast, and it looks really good. I've even received compliments on it, and you can grab the rack and rock the truck with it, and there is NO PERCEPTIBLE FLEX in the rack, nor the truck bed. I'd buy one again in a heartbeat for the $118 that I paid for it. -But maybe the aluminum one would have been a better choice, as the steel may rust in time... -But if it does, I'll just paint it, or put that bedliner stuff onto it (?) I'll text you a couple pics, if you'd like. If so, PM me.
Skarc75	07/02/2017 06:49PM   Hey all, How do you pick-up truck guys haul your canoes? I have a homemade wood rack in the bed, but I'm looking for something better. Is it best to have a bed rack or rails on the cab? Any suggestions? I hate to buy a Thule or Yakima racking system for $900+. Thanks!
HighPlainsDrifter	07/02/2017 08:14PM   Looking for something better often means parting with a few bucks. I too wanted something better and wanted a rack system where I could use my tonneau bed cover. Spring Creek Outfitters (Springcreek.com) have the answers. These racks are hell for stout and fully adjustable (height and length of the bed)
Skarc75	07/02/2017 08:30PM   quote HighPlainsDrifter: "Looking for something better often means parting with a few bucks. I too wanted something better and wanted a rack system where I could use my tonneau bed cover. Spring Creek Outfitters (Springcreek.com) have the answers. These racks are hell for stout and fully adjustable (height and length of the bed) " Nice! These are the suggestions I'm looking for. Thank you.
billconner	07/10/2017 02:56PM   Everytime I see this thread title pop up I think solicitation is involved.....
EastManDave	07/10/2017 08:53AM   I previously used an Extend-a-Truck rack in my receiver hitch with a simple bar rack over the cab. However, I recently found myself needing to simultaneously tow a trailer and carry a canoe. I went with this option. While a bit spendy, I've been very happy with it so far. Easy to install with no drilling, simple to set up for carrying a canoe, and folds quickly out of the way when not needed. As a bonus, it doubles as a headache rack. Detail K2 Flip Rack