What is Reddit's opinion of MaxxHaul 70231 Hitch Mount Pick Up Truck Bed Extender For Ladder, Rack, Canoe, Kayak, Long Pipes and Lumber) , Black , 37 x 19 x 3 inches?

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Wind noise increased slightly with the Prinsu rack but not to a crazy level. For +$15 I added the "noise reducing trim." They should just include it with the rack. I think it helps? I've never driven around without the trim. Assembly and installation took a few hours, but the rack is SOLID.

You may have better luck than me with a hitch extender. Thule Goalpost or Yakima LongArm both look pricey but less than a roof rack. Not a fan of the thing I bought.

The roof top tent is awesome. Time will tell if it was worth the money. Used it two nights so far. On the planned third night, the campsite was walk-in only, so we were back to the ground tent and backpacking pads we already owned.

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Well worth the cost. I’ve carried sheets good and 16’ lumber with and without it. You still have to watch out around corners, but you won’t be tearing up your tailgate or worried about all that loose weight coming loose and flopping around (or worse).

It’s modular too so it stores smaller and I’ve been able to carry ladders and 20’ baseboard bundles on my roof rack with the back supported in the tall position.

So I just got the MaxxHaul bed extender that seems to be a clone of the one you have, but when assembled at its lowest height, it's still 4-3/4" higher than level with the bed; does the Ecotric you have actually get perfectly level?

If you're going to do any serious off-roading, skip the Ridgeline. If you're going to do that heavy landscaping stuff like a skidsteer or bobcat, skip the Ridgeline. Otherwise, it's a fantastic option.

Ultimately, you're trading off-road/utilitarian features for better street features.

I bought my used '19 Ridgeline from my Ford guy when I went in looking to buy a new Ranger. The used Ridgeline was pretty much the same price as the new Ranger for me, so it became a test between those two. The length is nearly identical to the Ranger.

I liked the Ranger's powertrain, but the Ridgeline had a much nicer cabin, much larger rear seats and better road manners. Granted, a new Ridgeline starts about $10k higher than a Ranger or Tacoma. You're really paying for a nice SUV with a utilitarian bed. It's basically a Honda Passport.

I've done 2 kayaks in the Ridgeline with the hitch-mounted bed extender that comes out when necessary. For me, that ends up being about 3 times a year (We get to leave them in a certain spot during the summer season). I can tow my Miata. I can tow a camper. I can do my home improvement projects. It's great for snow and gravel/fire roads. Anything heavier duty than that and you'll need to reconsider.

You can get support braces that go into the hitch receiver. Here's one of many many choices on Amazon. Works great for kayaks and long lumber.

Hitch bed extender

If you have a roof rack, I would suggest something like this mounted in the vertical position. If you don't have a roof rack, then I'm not really sure what you are describing.

You need what is called a "bed extender." Here is an example. They are reasonably cheap and you only need this piece. No other roof rack additions. Store it in your shed.

What you need is a trailer hitch for it. I have a four door 01 Toyota Tacoma and the bed is extremely short so I use this. Kayak trailer hitch piece

IMO, a rack isn’t mandatory. I regularly put both kayaks and canoes in the bed of my truck. It’s a 6.5’, and you get 20-24” extra with the tailgate. The biggest canoe I put in there is 14’6”. I anchor the noses to tie downs at the front, then tie through the rear handle as well. I’ve been up to an hour of interstate travel with two boats in the back. No issues.

But if you’re worried that you don’t have enough support at the tail, you can always get something like: https://www.amazon.com/MaxxHaul-70231-Extender-Ladder-Lumber/dp/B01D4CXIKY

It makes the truck extra long, but I've hauled a 15' canoe with something like this before. It travelled well, but looks dumb. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D4CXIKY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_k9VoFb7WPYKWE

Also bed extenders are pretty cheap if you can wait a few days for shipping. This is the one I got: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D4CXIKY/

It's this one, which was the cheapest at the time: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D4CXIKY

It's not great, doesn't get low enough to quite be even with the bed, but it's fine.

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>having 6+ feet of a 10 foot kayak supported is much better

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I got this for my Santa Cruz, adds two feet to the bed

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Only like 80 bucks after tax, seems pretty solid. Have yet to try to haul anything with it

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Do you have a hitch receiver?

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Honestly, it comes down to availability, can you even find one? I had a 6 foot bed on my shitbox danger ranger and it wasn't terribly more useful than the 5 foot bed. If it was an 8 foot bed that could fit a full sheet of plywood, then I would have a different opinion. This 5 vs 6 foot bed stuff seems all the same to me.

I bought a bed extender so I can haul long stuff, so its worked out great.

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Hey, I just took a look at ridgelineownersclub.com (great resource!) and found at least one thread on the subject.

It's an old thread, but I was able to track down a seller on eBay: Gen1 Ridgeline Ladder Rack

If you already have a roof rack/rails and a trailer hitch, I use one of these to haul a 16' canoe. That ladder rack looks like a much better setup, but I also have a Softopper and I can actually have the topper up and haul a canoe.

If I only had a tonneau (or no bed cover at all, or no roof rack/hitch), the above ladder rack would be a killer accessory and a great choice.

Good luck!