tailgate down hauling
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It is just 2-3 sheets of 3/4" exterior sheathing. I'll slide the sheathing in with the tailgate up. I'll strap front and rear, this should work well. I also have 3 rolls of tar paper and 4 packs of shingles, but I'll put that in first and place it overtop the axle. Just need to be extra careful not to hit the tailgate drop button! Only did this once in the 4 years of ownership, but my luck the second time will be this weekend.
For what it is worth, I'm in MD and traveling to our cabin in PA.
I figured I was trying to solve a non-problem, but I had some free time and went down the research rabbit hole.
For what it is worth, I'm in MD and traveling to our cabin in PA.
I figured I was trying to solve a non-problem, but I had some free time and went down the research rabbit hole.
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From: Chaz
Yeah my rule of thumb is if the amount is less than the height of the tie down cleats I just put it over the tailgate. Strap it to the boxlink things at the rear. Do 85mph no problem.
4 bundles of shingles is ~130 sqft
3 sheets of plywood is ~97 sqft
4 rolls of #15 tar paper is ~1,600 sqft
4 bundles of shingles is ~130 sqft
3 sheets of plywood is ~97 sqft
4 rolls of #15 tar paper is ~1,600 sqft
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From: MA
Yeah my rule of thumb is if the amount is less than the height of the tie down cleats I just put it over the tailgate. Strap it to the boxlink things at the rear. Do 85mph no problem.
4 bundles of shingles is ~130 sqft
3 sheets of plywood is ~97 sqft
4 rolls of #15 tar paper is ~1,600 sqft
4 bundles of shingles is ~130 sqft
3 sheets of plywood is ~97 sqft
4 rolls of #15 tar paper is ~1,600 sqft
4 bundles = 133.2 sf.
3 sheets = 96 sf.
We call it felt paper here.......roll 15 lb. felt paper = app. 400 sf. 30 lb. felt half of 15. Better of using synthetic roof underlayment, wider rolls, much lighter, doesn't rip by looking at it, much more weather resistant.
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From: MA
Would that week be on your dime ??? Didn't mean anything Joe with my response.
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