Erickson 07600 Pick-Up bed Extender (Big Bed Senior, 400 lb. rated)

This is an easy to use bed extender. Works perfectly for hauling kayaks.The finish is very good, pretty heavy overall and is very sturdy. The hooks on the end work great for adding a red flag and to secure the end of my kayaks.My only suggestion to the manufacturer is to change the color.Black looks pretty sharp, but when you are driving on a sunny day be sure to wear gloves when you disconnect and store it because this thing gets hot. Wish it were something lighter and more visible like a bright green or orange.Only other suggestion would be to add some reflectors to the end.Other than that, this thing is awesome.Update:Because it gets hot on a sunny day, I took an extra large pool noodle, cut a slit in it and fit the noodle over the end and used long wire ties to secure it to the t-bar end. The kayaks sit on the pool noodle instead of the black metal t-bar.

Bought this for hauling lumber in my truck. While not a short bed, I think 12+ft lumber is a bit too long to haul safely with a 6ft bed. This supports the lumber out 4ft from the end of the bed, or abou It can also be flipped and used in combination with a roof rack, but then you can't drop your tailgate. Height is adjustable with 5 pin holes, for about 10" of adjustment to find level with your bed.Finish is a nice, textured powder coat, but the inside isn't coated so they could rust over time. Mine had surface rust inside right out of the box.Tube steel is thick enough that it seems it will be strong enough to support the rated 350lb, but it is light enough to easily handle. Knocked down it doesn't take up much space. The pieces do have a bit of slack and wobble around when unloaded, but once loaded and strapped down the wobble goes away.Be advised, loading a couple hundred pounds cantilevered way back of your car /truck, will make your rear suspension squat far more than the same weight in the inside the car/bed. Overloading the rear suspension unloads the front suspension, and reduces braking and steering. Bigger concern on cars and jeeps with soft suspension than on pickup trucks. Be safe out there.

I bought this to haul a kayak and canoe in my Tacoma Crew Cab, and it works great. Recently I was having my deck rebuilt. I knew a guy who did great work but he had lost his license. He offered a great price if I would haul the lumber. I was able to haul 16' deck boards and sheets of plywood without any issues. The deck extender paid for itself several times over!

Easy to put together and does exactly what I. Just know that there is a space for the components to wobble a little. I am not worried about this, but I am looking for a way to stabilize the devise.

This item is fantastic, very sturdy and great for the DIY homeowner. I’ve used it three times so far and it has already paid for itself saving me from renting a trailer when I need 16ft boards. Definitely invest in some properly sized ratchet straps if you plan to use it on the highway or don’t have a passenger to act as a spotter on the back roads. It’s a little nerve racking the first time you use it but as long as you tie your load down properly you will have no issues.

Pros:-One hefty piece when assembled. Easy to insert into hitch, fold open, and secure. Appears to be thoughtfully designed.-Heavy duty, unlikely to bend or break.-Meets online description, nothing in advertisement is misleading.-Made kayak loading/unloading much easier than overhead. Also cuts wind resistance so I can travel highway speeds.-Cheaper, easier to load than many "mainstream" overhead racks.Cons:-Limited height adjustment. Fit my truck perfectly but may be difficult for trucks with lift kit to match bed height to crossbar extension.Final comment:-Excellent product for my needs. I have a Nissan Frontier with 5 foot bed. Really stabilizes 14 foot kayak overhang. Would recommend to others with similar needs..

I was able to get some fiber cement siding for my home without paying and waiting for it to be delivered. I had to be creative with some plywood because they were 12" siding and the extender fell short about 4". Nonetheless, this worked great and it was very easy to assemble and so far it is very sturdy. Even though it has some weight to it, it is also easy to transport. The caveat is how small of a footprint it takes up when not in use. You will have to buy a hitch pin but for me, it was worth it. Hey, my short bed is a little longer.

The welds are very bad, and the pieces aren't even aligned properly. Apparently nobody at the factory owns a grinder. But it fits into my hitch and does what I need, and is easy to put together. Probably won't break. I wouldn't trust 350' on it over a speed bump though.