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Darby Industries 944 Extend-A-Truck: Versatile and Durable Truck Bed Extension Solution
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Extend-A-Truck Extender is designed for secure and safe hauling of long loads above or behind the vehicle. It features a 4" wide support and adjustable height for roof top hauling as well as bed extension. This extend-a-truck can be stored flat behind the seat when not in use and comes with a red flag.
Designed for secure and safe hauling of long loads
Features a 4 Feet wide support
Can be stored flat behind the seat when not in use
Features adjustable height for roof top hauling
Comes with a red flag
Comes with a receiver hitch
Designed for secure and safe hauling of long loads
The extend a truck will fit a standard 2" receiver.
Yes it is. I use it on my 2014 Jeep Wrangler Sport soft top to haul my kayak. I use a light bar in the front to support the other end of the kayak.
This would only include the rear hitch support.
I have no used it on a Hobie Mirage Island. I have a Mirage Revolution 13. I believe they recommend a trailer for the Island series. My boat is 13'6". The bed of my truck is 5'. That leaves 8' 6" hanging out. The Island is 18'6" so you would have five more feet out the back depending on the size of your truck bed. The width of the extender is 49". Not sure what the width of the Islander is when the pontoons are folded in. It might work if you aren't driving too far, but if it were me, I'd look into a trailer. Hope that helps.
The extend a truck will fit a standard 2" receiver.
Yes it is. I use it on my 2014 Jeep Wrangler Sport soft top to haul my kayak. I use a light bar in the front to support the other end of the kayak.
This would only include the rear hitch support.
I have no used it on a Hobie Mirage Island. I have a Mirage Revolution 13. I believe they recommend a trailer for the Island series. My boat is 13'6". The bed of my truck is 5'. That leaves 8' 6" hanging out. The Island is 18'6" so you would have five more feet out the back depending on the size of your truck bed. The width of the extender is 49". Not sure what the width of the Islander is when the pontoons are folded in. It might work if you aren't driving too far, but if it were me, I'd look into a trailer. Hope that helps.
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