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Extend-A-Truck Model II Long Load Carrier -- fits any standard 2" hitch receiver box, up to Class III (optional adapter for 1.25" receiver boxes also available, order below) -- for your canoe, kayak, skiff, jon boat, surf board, wind surfer or sail board, work ladder, lumber, PVC pipe, rebar, dozens of daily uses. 350 lbs maximum load capacity; check with your vehicle manufacturer for their hitch weight specifications and roof load recommendations, before purchase.
+ Universal support: Great for soft-top Jeeps (use
roll bar as front support), pickup trucks (with or without
camper shell), SUV's (reduces weight on factory roof rack),
mini and standard vans.
+ Installs in about 20 seconds, stows flat behind seat when not in use -- about 30 lbs total weight. [Shipping/storage carton is 54 x 15 x 3 inches.]
+ Height adjustable, for roof/cab-high use or low-profile tailgate bed extension mode.
+ 4' wide T-support with metal tie-down loops; red
safety flag included. [We sell roof cargo tie-down straps, and foam block boat kits for cab-over bow travel -- see below, and product Index.]
MORE SPECIFICATIONS...
Vertical (cab high) Position
:: Height adjustable 55" to 62.5" above hitch level
:: Max width of cross bar 49"
Bed Level (flat) Position
:: Reaches back fixed 53" from standard hitch box
:: Height adjustable 15.5" to 23" above hitch level
Note: Over-sized shipping item, non-returnable after purchase, i.e. no refunds or exchanges, all sales final, ground delivery only (no expedited air service option). May be shipped factory direct.
Made by Darby Industries of Pennsylvania USA. 1 year manufacturer limited warranty -- do not exceed vehicle roof or load capacity (see your vehicle owner's manual or dealer before purchase for roof/rack and cargo weight limits); secure and tag all loads for highway transit, and re-check in use.
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$9.50 flat rate shipping & handling per U.S. street address, insured FOB origin. [AR resident purchases + tax, store pick-up Ex Works by appointment after payment.] In-stock orders normally arrive in 3 to 8 days. Our shipping days are Tuesday and Thursday before noon Central Time; weekend orders will be processed for Tuesday shipment, excluding holidays -- see e-mail for tracking updates. Some items ship via Priority Mail. See FYI for AK & HI, APO, FPO options.
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- Refunds: Closeouts, inflatables, safety gear, sleeping bags and similar personal products, over-sized shipments, anything in consumer use, PayPal and Google Checkout purchases, some other items and specific categories are non-returnable (i.e., no refund or exchange, use manufacturer limited warranty for any subsequent parts or service); see Returns Policy details before ordering.
- The fabric shelters we sell are for light to moderate duty, not season-long pitching, extreme weather, unattended performance, or permanent installation. Tent & pack fabric sewn seams require user sealing before use, even most models with factory coating. See our Gear 101 page for other common gear care & use tips before purchase.
- Suggested max packed weight for internal frame backpacks is 30 lbs. If you intend to haul more, an external frame pack with a heavier capacity is advised. Check with local Scout troops for tips on backpack sizes and features.
- Max dims and packed sizes are not adjusted for variables in set-up, heat, humidity, air inflation, late factory spec changes, and/or handling, and may not always reflect use-able space. Illustrations not to scale.