Recommended Truck Bed Load Extender For Carrying A Canoe At Cab Height
Question:
I have a 2018 GMC 1500 with a cab height topper. Will the Long Arm work to carry a canoe? I may need the extender to have enough height to clear the topper.
asked by: Jonas R
Expert Reply:
The Yakima LongArm Truck Bed Load Extender - 2" Hitches - Aluminum - 300 lbs # Y01149 that you were looking at is only suitable for truck bed-height loads. For a cab-height load you will want to go with the Yakima LongArm Bed and Roof Load Extender for 2" Hitches - Aluminum - 165 lbs # Y01149-1150.
I also recommend adding Crossbar Pad # Y07417 to prevent your canoe or other items from getting scratched. This measures 28" long and wraps around the Yakima Longarm crossbar. You could also add Yakima hitch lock # Y07235 to keep your valuable load extender safe and secured to your vehicle's hitch receiver. I attached demonstration videos for these products.
Products Referenced in This Question
Yakima LongArm Bed and Roof Load Extender for 2" Hitches - Aluminum - 165 lbs
- Truck Bed Extender
- Adjustable Height
- Hitch Load Extender
- Aluminum
- Black
- Yakima
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Yakima HitchLock for Yakima Hitch Mounted Bike Racks - Same Key System (SKS)
- Trailer Hitch Lock
- Rack Specific Locks
- Keyed Alike
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- For Yakima Racks
- Yakima
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Crossbar Pad for Yakima LongArm Load Extender - 28" Long - Qty 1
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Watersport Carriers
- Load Extender Parts
- Pads
- LongArm
- Yakima
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Yakima LongArm Truck Bed Load Extender - 2" Hitches - Aluminum - 300 lbs
- Truck Bed Extender
- Folds for Storage
- Adjustable Height
- 60 Inch Wide
- Hitch Load Extender
- Aluminum
- Black
- Yakima
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