Hauling lumber with R1T?

[trez63]

I have the roof racks but they seem rather useless for practical purposes. Has anyone figured out how to haul 12’ lumber with the R1T? What’s your hack for securing things to the racks?

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[beyond]

I ended up in getting one of the Loadd Sheett (long version )

https://loadd.co/collections/bed-extenders

Works great for keeping 12ft secure; also works great for things like plywood / drywall / server racks, whatever you want to haul that's too long.

I recommend adding on the flag option as well; make it super convenient.

and comically on their page if you look at the images you'll see a rivian with 12' lumber:

 

[Blueassassin]

Use the front and rear tow hooks and strap it to the belly.

 

[trez63]

Use the front and rear tow hooks and strap it to the belly.

I can’t tell if you’re joking. But I bet that would work great on the R1. Given there are no moving parts down there and the truck is longer in length than the lumber.

 

[godfodder0901]

I can’t tell if you’re joking. But I bet that would work great on the R1. Given there are no moving parts down there and the truck is longer in length than the lumber.

But given that there are no rear tow hooks, it might be problematic...

 

[OldGoat]

I have this (Loadd bend extender) as well. Haven't hauled 12' lumber but have used for plywood, hardwood flooring and 8' lumber. Works well.

 

[trez63]

I ended up in getting one of the Loadd Sheett (long version )

https://loadd.co/collections/bed-extenders

Works great for keeping 12ft secure; also works great for things like plywood / drywall / server racks, whatever you want to haul that's too long.

I recommend adding on the flag option as well; make it super convenient.

and comically on their page if you look at the images you'll see a rivian with 12' lumber:

Seems like a genius idea. Kinda pricey but might pick one up. I’m looking to haul 16’ 2x6 and I doubt this would work for that though.

 

[W1SE]

I knew from the beginning I would need it. I haul 10ft material weekly for work. I just got creative and retro mod a rack on the back. I have Had it this way for 2 years now

 

[Riviot]

We're building a fence this weekend and I was going to rent a 5x8 trailer from Home Depot for $60, then I realized delivery is only $90... Easy choice.

 

[halfdome]

I ended up in getting one of the Loadd Sheett (long version )

https://loadd.co/collections/bed-extenders

Works great for keeping 12ft secure; also works great for things like plywood / drywall / server racks, whatever you want to haul that's too long.

I recommend adding on the flag option as well; make it super convenient.

and comically on their page if you look at the images you'll see a rivian with 12' lumber:

Would keeping the tailgate Closed be safer? I feel there is a chance the lumbers to tip

 

[trez63]

We're building a fence this weekend and I was going to rent a 5x8 trailer from Home Depot for $60, then I realized delivery is only $90... Easy choice.

For some reason I cannot figure out, my Home Depot will not deliver lumber to my home. I've called them and they've been useless in answering me. I would do that in a heartbeat. 16' Lumber is not easy to haul regardless of your truck.

 

[Riviot]

For some reason I cannot figure out, my Home Depot will not deliver lumber to my home. I've called them and they've been useless in answering me. I would do that in a heartbeat. 16' Lumber is not easy to haul regardless of your truck.

What's your zip code? I'm happy to give it a go, they don't call me Chief of Logistics for nothing 🫡

 

[Eeyore]

I have the roof racks but they seem rather useless for practical purposes. Has anyone figured out how to haul 12’ lumber with the R1T? What’s your hack for securing things to the racks?

Lay it flat, strap it down, and put a flag on it. Yep, those are 12 ft. 2x4's

 

[jb0063]

I have the roof racks but they seem rather useless for practical purposes. Has anyone figured out how to haul 12’ lumber with the R1T? What’s your hack for securing things to the racks?

I use this hitch mount rack combined with the roof crossbars, but it can also be inverted as a bed extender. Very versatile, and you can't beat the price. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BNBRDSSG/

 

[trez63]

I use this hitch mount rack combined with the roof crossbars, but it can also be inverted as a bed extender. Very versatile, and you can't beat the price. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BNBRDSSG/

I like this a lot. Is this the exact one you have? How's the overall quality? Seem brilliant and looks like it won't take up much room when not being used.

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