I did a search and looked up what was written about racks and would appreciate your advice on a simple question.
I am getting a new truck and looking at different options
I am seeing a lot of rack systems for OC-1 and trucks where a rack is placed on the cab and then a rack at the rear of the bed of the truck. The purpose obviously is to get as much spread as possible between the two cradles or racks so there is more stability when strapping down the canoes. As I set up my new truck, I am thinking about this idea of a canoe strapped/locked down to the cab and also the bed of the truck. Doesn't that create a problem/torque as the cab and bed shift and move independently when going over bumps and rocks? Wouldn't that stress the canoe? Or am I completely wrong? I am sure this forum will "enlighten" me quickly.
I know trucks are made a lot better than the 74 Chevy that I used to bounce in as a kid in the bed on the back roads of Kona. And for those who don't know you are still allowed to sit in the back of a truck in Hawaii. Makes the thrills of Magic Mountain seem like a joke/wimpy, especially when friends have a few beers and drive and you are in the bed.
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