The LongArm slides into a 2″ receiver and adds about 4 feet of support with a 60″ crossbar. It sets at bed height with the tailgate open, bed rail height for a BedRock rack or tonneau, or cab height with a roof rack. Any Yakima boat mount can be added to the crossbar.
Specs at a glance
- Hitch: 2″ receiver, 5/8″ threaded hitch bolt included
- Crossbar: 60″ wide
- Extra length: about 4 ft
- Capacity: 300 lb at bed or rail height, 165 lb at cab height
- Material: aluminum
- Dimensions: 18 x 60.5 x 43 in
Good to know
- Cab-height use needs a roof rack, which is sold separately.
- Add a red flag to the end of any load that hangs past the extender.
KayakDIY take: A hitch extender is a simple way to carry a long kayak in a short-bed truck. For more transport gear, see my fishing kayak accessories guide.
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