Carrying 12' pipes, hang out of the bed?

[Max Crafter]

looks too high in the back

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[subquark]

looks too high in the back

That darn Ford Ranger design flaw gets into everything! =D

Seems like only Chevy has successfully addressed the rake issue:

 

[Davidjc]

I need to pick up two 12' pipes and short haul them a few miles back to my house. I am thinking of just putting them in the bed with the rear gate up so that the pipes face upwards and tie them down that way. I don't think I will have any height issues. Anyone have a better way to get these home?

Maybe bring something heavy to kay across the lower end to help hold them down?

 

[Nellieg]

I'd use a load brace/bar across the pipes around the top of the bed but without you could build some type of 2x4 top brace to keep them from flipping out... A couple bags of mulch or dirt over the pipes will keep them down.

 

[Tom_C]

I didn't read all replies, but I'd probably put a sheet of plywood in the bed with the gate up, or a long ladder. Strap it all in tight with the pipes on the wood or ladder.

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

How heavy are these pipes? I’d be concerned about them flexing and the resulting dynamic load on the top of the tailgate.

@Tom_C has a good suggestion above. You don’t want this to happen…

Ask @Gone Blue how much fun he had with that.

 

[Fordup]

the above advice is all good. a tail gate extender. https://www.harborfreight.com/truck-bed-extender-69650.html

I also add strappable weight on the end in the bed. if they don't flex much it helps keeps things down.

I have a support structure for 8' and 10' boards. but 10' is a lot of weight out the end of the truck.

Wow, I only paid 20 bucks for mine minus 20%. Can't keep up with inflation.
Stop at home depot or lowes and they have boxes of flags for free at the lumber exit.

 

[got3fords]

Do you need them to be 12'? If not, cut them in half.

 

[jsphlynch]

A cheap harbor freight hitch extender and red flag is what I have used for 12 ft 2x4s.

I've done exactly this and it works great.

 

[Mostly Harmless]

Do you need them to be 12'? If not, cut them in half.

The pipe actually comes in 24', having it cut to 12' but I need them at that length. I think bringing something heavy to hold them down in the front and strapping them in tight will work.

 

[Dr. Zaius]

That darn Ford Ranger design flaw gets into everything! =D

Seems like only Chevy has successfully addressed the rake issue:

That would actually work very well.

Just attach a skateboard under the end and you can tow them home.

 

[Chris M]

The pipe actually comes in 24', having it cut to 12' but I need them at that length. I think bringing something heavy to hold them down in the front and strapping them in tight will work.

Let us know how it goes.

 

[FerdRanger]

after reading the thread title and seeing opie's user name ...
........I can't help but think

what could possibly go wrong??

 

[AutobotXJ]

7ft is a lot hanging out of the bed- dangerous for many reasons already mentioned. I’ve had to move a 12’ ladder in my old ranger by putting one end on the tailgate and strapping it with a couple feet off the tailgate and the other end resting on the cab (use a towel or blanket). Bundle, tape and make sure it’s tight so it doesn’t slide.

 

[pbethel]

With padding I have transported half sticks of pipe suspended from passenger side rear view mirror and 2x4 secured across the rear of the box/bed.
I guess our Canadian neighbors use a different terminology?

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