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Pickup truck "pocket" strakes?

fishbuck - 7-3-2019 at 11:29 AM

I need to reduce the number of trips to move my stuff.
I thought about renting a trailer but it was too expensive and stressful to get it back to it's yard at the border.
Plus I am in Costa Mesa.

So, I decided to go verticle...

I am cheap and want it quick.

Best idea for strakes?
I will build it today or tommorrow. Probably in Home Depot's parking lot.
I only have my Big Friendly Hammer and a hand saw.
Looks like I'm nailing it together.
It doesn't need to last more than 2 trips.
I will probably take it apart when I'm done or stick in my garage and build it better for later use...

Quick and dirty!


[Edited on 7-3-2019 by fishbuck]

Paco Facullo - 7-3-2019 at 11:42 AM

Might want to also add some long webbed straps around the 2x4's and /or plywood to secure said load ..

They are inexpensive insurance and are sold at Home Cheapo also...

Bob and Susan - 7-3-2019 at 11:44 AM

a rack is under $300
https://www.harborfreight.com/800-lb-capacity-full-size-truc...


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mtgoat666 - 7-3-2019 at 11:54 AM

Craigslist always has lots of utility trailers for sale.

If you build rack with wood hillbilly style, make sure your fasteners can handle flexing/shaking of transport, or you will kill people when it falls apart at 70 mph on I-5 and spend rest of your life in jail for manslaughter.

fishbuck - 7-3-2019 at 12:05 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Bob and Susan  
a rack is under $300
https://www.harborfreight.com/800-lb-capacity-full-size-truc...

When I bought my Ranger it had a rack. I loved it!

fishbuck - 7-3-2019 at 12:07 PM

Quote: Originally posted by mtgoat666  
Craigslist always has lots of utility trailers for sale.

If you build rack with wood hillbilly style, make sure your fasteners can handle flexing/shaking of transport, or you will kill people when it falls apart at 70 mph on I-5 and spend rest of your life in jail for manslaughter.

Very good precationary advice...
Thanks

fishbuck - 7-3-2019 at 12:11 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Paco Facullo  
Might want to also add some long webbed straps around the 2x4's and /or plywood to secure said load ..

They are inexpensive insurance and are sold at Home Cheapo also...

I have straps from motocross but will strap everything.
Maybe a cargo bet across the top too.

Screw it!

AKgringo - 7-3-2019 at 03:20 PM

Seriously, if you don't already have s battery powered impact driver, look around for one! Putting a rack together with screws would be easier, and stronger than trying to whack things together with a hammer and nails in a parking lot!

Repairs or modifications on the road would also be a lot easier, and you will need one sooner or later at your fish camp.

watizname - 7-4-2019 at 07:28 AM

Quote: Originally posted by AKgringo  
Seriously, if you don't already have s battery powered impact driver, look around for one! Putting a rack together with screws would be easier, and stronger than trying to whack things together with a hammer and nails in a parking lot!

Repairs or modifications on the road would also be a lot easier, and you will need one sooner or later at your fish camp.



What he said. :yes:

SFandH - 7-4-2019 at 07:47 AM

What they said.

Screws are superior. Plus you can easily take it apart. Love those square head and star head screws. No more Phillips head screws, and slotted head, what's that?

daveB - 7-4-2019 at 08:06 AM

The screws with the square heads are the "Robertson's,"named for the inventor. He offered these to Ford Motor company decades ago, but apparently they were too complicated to make, for them. In those days Ford made everything for their cars. It took years to break into the market, but they are still gaining in popularity. A Canadian invention.

Happy 4th of July to all Americans!!

fishbuck - 7-4-2019 at 08:24 AM

I found a hand drill in my storage yesterday so I can drill and use bolts and big flat washers.

Bubba - 7-4-2019 at 01:30 PM



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chuckie - 7-4-2019 at 01:30 PM

Wahr works good too

fishbuck - 7-5-2019 at 10:30 AM

Note to self:

Buy white spray paint for " If sh!t falling off" sign.

Bubba - 7-6-2019 at 05:33 AM

Quote: Originally posted by fishbuck  
Note to self:

Buy white spray paint for " If sh!t falling off" sign.



:lol:

mtnpop - 7-6-2019 at 07:23 AM

fer cryin out loud,, go on c/l and find you a camper shell nice and secure, dry etc. etc. easy on and off with the clamps...
you can usually find a used one that fits your truck for under $100 and if you price the lumber to build goat racks on the truck even at Home cheapo you will be up to that...

watizname - 7-6-2019 at 07:52 AM

Quote: Originally posted by fishbuck  
I found a hand drill in my storage yesterday so I can drill and use bolts and big flat washers.



Determined to do it the hard way:?:

JZ - 7-6-2019 at 09:21 AM

They are gonna make you unload that entire thing at the border.

fishbuck - 7-6-2019 at 09:25 AM

Quote: Originally posted by watizname  
Quote: Originally posted by fishbuck  
I found a hand drill in my storage yesterday so I can drill and use bolts and big flat washers.


Determined to do it the hard way:?:

The cheap way.

[Edited on 7-6-2019 by fishbuck]

fishbuck - 7-6-2019 at 09:28 AM

Thank you all.
I don't want a campershell on my truck
I am not ready for a utility trailer.

fishbuck - 7-6-2019 at 09:35 AM

Quote: Originally posted by JZ  
They are gonna make you unload that entire thing at the border.


This is kinda what I was wondering.
This trip is large items. Patio furniture that I have.
My fishing stuff. Big coolers,
So the strake Idea is for next trip.
But mostly just boxes of junk gathered over the years.
My goal is to take it down and go through it my garage there.
I want to empty my storage as soon as I can.
I was trying reduce the number of trips is why I wanted the strakes.

But maybe smaller loads are better.

fishbuck - 7-6-2019 at 10:38 AM

And I plan to take all my junk out of cardboard and into clear plastic boxes.
If the border dude wants to look at my stuff he won't need to open the boxes.
I think it will bore him...