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I've got a 2017 F350 long bed dually that I pull a 5th wheel with. I'm looking for suggestions for installing an over the cab canoe rack. I've searched on line and I've seen several pictures of people who have done this, but nothing for a 2017 or newer ford truck. I've got a 16' canoe that I'd like to take with me on some trips and the only method I see is to use an over the cab rack. I did a quick check on the tow rings thinking I could remove them and use their housings as anchor points, but it appears they are permanently installed (it's raining out so I didn't crawl up under the truck). I also though about purchasing a front receiver hitch but was wondering if I'd have to remove the front plastic air deflector and leave it off to access the hitch.
install a front hitch receiver, and a roof rack (bar? that clamps on either side ie the way a light bar is mounted) then insert one of those 2" tubular steel 'T' supports that are usually illustrated in the rear receiver, they are marketed to 'mount horizontally to carry long lumber' or 'vertically to support a long load above traffic at the end of the box' utilizing also a roof rack or headache rack. a quick search should provide photos...
I've got a 2017 F350 long bed dually that I pull a 5th wheel with. I'm looking for suggestions for installing an over the cab canoe rack. I've searched on line and I've seen several pictures of people who have done this, but nothing for a 2017 or newer ford truck. I've got a 16' canoe that I'd like to take with me on some trips and the only method I see is to use an over the cab rack. I did a quick check on the tow rings thinking I could remove them and use their housings as anchor points, but it appears they are permanently installed (it's raining out so I didn't crawl up under the truck). I also though about purchasing a front receiver hitch but was wondering if I'd have to remove the front plastic air deflector and leave it off to access the hitch.
Looking for advice.
Thanks
Pete
I did the front hitch receiver on my truck. Very simple install. Air deflector stays in place, just need to cut a 3-1/2" x 3-1/2" square out of the center. Very easy to do with a multipurpose tool.
Thanks for the quick reply and good to know about the cut out. I've got a multi tool so NBD cutting it out. What kind of rack did you end up going with for the front receiver hitch and on top of the cab?
PeteNel, I never did go beyond installing a front hitch in my 2004 (no valance work required), but researched the solution that I outlined as I almost had the need to transport a long pipe (I was going to go with two extenders, one in front, one in rear), you should have little difficulty locating a 'roof bar/rack' though...check into sporting goods and even public safety vehicle supplies.
PeteNel, 6.2L or 6.7L? Torklift sells a front receiver hitch for the 6.2L that is accessed behind the license plate. No hacking up the valence, but you do have to cut a hole in the plastic behind the license plate.
Thule sells a "goal post " carrier for about $250. For under $100 including the adjustable height ball mount, I cooked one up in the garage. Side to side is controlled via tie downs. You could do better on that with some shimming or a 1 piece upright. Every piece has slop when using the telescoping stuff, but it collapses for easier storage.
PeteNel, 6.2L or 6.7L? Torklift sells a front receiver hitch for the 6.2L that is accessed behind the license plate. No hacking up the valence, but you do have to cut a hole in the plastic behind the license plate.
6.7L. Good to know the engine size would make a difference on the hitch.
I’d consider adding the front hitch and the load extender out front and adding one of these to the bed.
For occasional use it could be installled with C clamps.
I’d consider adding the front hitch and the load extender out front and adding one of these to the bed.
For occasional use it could be installled with C clamps.
I use a Yakima kayak rack that I bought for my Tacoma. It is tall enough and adjusts wide enough to fit the F150. Mounting on the Taco used the in-bed rails. For the First trip with the F150 I used C clamps. 5 per side made it pretty steady!
Doing the same research for my 2018 F350 CC LB SRW. Might only haul a 12' kayak (fishing machine) but do have a 17' Old Town. Hadn't considered doing the 17' canoe.. but was going to buy a new kayak instead.
I've had a Yakima rack on my Leer and '05 Dmax for years and it's worked well. Saw one on a CC Ford yesterday either here of Powerstroke forum. Considering this one for the new truck: https://www.autoanything.com/roof-ra...se-rack-system
and if I/we can find a good front hitch for the 6.7L I think it would be the business and keep the bed 'clean' as well as nothing temporarily clamped.
I'll be watching..
Also going to look at base aftermarket bumpers with integral hitch receiver (no bars to interfere with Ultimate Camera. Considering a new bumper anyway for deer abatement. With a 12' kayak fisher @ 50lbs. or so I might only need to use it for a tie-down point, not a support.. time for some measuring.
I carry a 12’ kayak on the roof rack when I’m towing the fiver with room to spare, and a 19’ kayak other times. The Yakima Baseline towers grab pretty solidly and wedge down into the drip groove thing on the roof.
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