Ladder rack ideas for Avalanche

[jcizzle]

I'm needing to haul an extension ladder on a Chevy Avalanche. Anyone have any good products to do this?

I saw one on amazon that looked hooked onto the grab handles near the tailgate and was the height of the roof rack. Looked like a giant rear spoiler lol. As long as it works well I don't mind that. It had pretty bad reviews though and didn't seem to come with the correct hardware. If I'm going to spend $250 on something, I'd like it to include the correct mounting hardware so I do not have to figure out how to rig it. It would also be nice if I could still use my tailgate and bed cover panels.

 

[Parks 788]

How long is the extension ladder? I would buy this hitch attachment, below, and then find a used Thule or Yakima rack for the roof portion. Should be within your budget.

http://www.usrack.com/extend_a_truck.php

 

[Apogee]

I have a hitch attachment like Parks 788 linked to, if you are up by Edmond, you are welcome to borrow it, or I would sell it cheap if you want a permanent solution for yourself. Between that and the roof rack already on the truck, hauling a ladder should be no problem.

 

[Super Dave]

Say Apogee.... if jcizzle doesn't take you up on that, what would you take for it. We have a really, really long kayak.

 

[jcizzle]

I appreciate it Apogee but I think I may go ahead and give this thing a try. It rates good after it's installed. Sounds like I may just have to head to Ace to figure out the hardware situation.

http://www.rackwarehouse.com/vantech-p3910b-p3910s-alumium-1-bar-truck-rack.html

 

[Jwryan84]

See a guy on I-44 couple times a week with one tied down with a big piece of foam on his cab...

 

[Apogee]

Say Apogee.... if jcizzle doesn't take you up on that, what would you take for it. We have a really, really long kayak.

Sending you a PM