Is there a way to transport a 14' long ladder?

[mongo]

Again, thanks ALL!

I should've "google" it first, feel so stupid now:



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In California, cargo can generally extend up to 4 feet beyond the rear of a vehicle's bed or body without a special permit. If the load extends 4 feet or more, a solid red or fluorescent orange flag (at least 12 inches square) is required during the day, and red lights are required at night.
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California Overhang Regulations

• Rear Extension: Maximum 4 feet allowed before requiring specific flagging/lighting (CVC §24604).
• Front Extension: Maximum 3 feet allowed.
• Side Extension: Maximum 4 inches beyond the side of the vehicle.
• Flagging Requirements: If the load extends 4 feet or more to the rear, a 12-inch red/orange flag must be placed at the extreme end of the load.
• Night Driving: If driving during darkness (or when lights are required), 2 red lights visible from 500 feet must be used at the end of the load.

My method doesn't stick out much at all.

I have used this method

What's wrong with securing it in the bed with the tailgate dropped and a red flag tied on the end?

With my bendy ladder on the old truck to haul 12 foot boxes of siding home from the lumber yard, but that was only 4 feet of overhang.

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[CyberGus]

easy fix

 

[MyFirstElectricTesla]

For the heck of it, I searched and found it again (doesn't mean I would buy it) on a deal site:

- JY PERFORMANCE Truck Bed Extender, Pickup Truck Bed Extender Hitch Mount, 2 in 1 Design Foldable 500lbs Capacity Truck Bed Extension for Kayak Canoe Ladder Lumber.

 

[HaulingAss]

For the heck of it, I searched and found it again (doesn't mean I would buy it) on a deal site:

- JY PERFORMANCE Truck Bed Extender, Pickup Truck Bed Extender Hitch Mount, 2 in 1 Design Foldable 500lbs Capacity Truck Bed Extension for Kayak Canoe Ladder Lumber.

Didn't you say you were just trying to pickup a 14' ladder from a seller on Facebook Marketplace?

It will be gone before you figure it out! Don't over-complicate it, just go get it.

 

[MyFirstElectricTesla]

Didn't you say you were just trying to pickup a 14' ladder from a seller on Facebook Marketplace?

It will be gone before you figure it out! Don't over-complicate it, just go get it.

You're right, it may be gone. There are 3 people ahead of me and even they gave me the address I won't drive 30 miles away while they said first come first serve. A 28' extension ladder in excellent condition for only $45 is a steal.

 

[firemike]

I got a roof rack because I do haul long boards and ladders regularly. But before that, I would hook up my trailer . I think I might be the only one around Knoxville that has one

 

[mongo]

I got a roof rack because I do haul long boards and ladders regularly. But before that, I would hook up my trailer . I think I might be the only one around Knoxville that has one

Which rack is that? Do you like it?

 

[BlueLightning]

Use a trailer

Yes, agreed!

 

[firemike]

I believe the rack came from “Cybertruckco.com, it is the base rack for several applications.

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