smerchly Posted February 21, 2020 Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 Has anyone used these extenders ? I picked one up today at P.Auto , one sale for $60 . I bought it for my Astro van so that I can easily put my 16' freighter canoe in the van and have about 6 -7' resting on this steel extension . It can also sit upright over the van's roof to carry ladders , boats , etc. .I haven't seen one on the road , but it should be the ticket for me for short runs since I will need to have the back doors slightly open which causes some exhaust to get inside ..... (front windows open) https://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/collapsible-hitch-mount-truck-bed-extender/A-p8540882e?utm_medium=flyertown&utm_source=eflyer&utm_campaign=hosted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonietoon1 Posted February 21, 2020 Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 Smechly, you are only allowed a 4 ft overhang from the rear of your vehicle by law. You would be better to put canoe on the roof with minimum overhang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted February 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2020 1 hour ago, Loonietoon1 said: Smerchly, you are only allowed a 4 ft overhang from the rear of your vehicle by law. You would be better to put canoe on the roof with minimum overhang Thanks for that info LT , I'll have to check into that . One of the pictures shows a load of long lumber well over 4ft. passed the "T" extender which is 5 ft. passed my bumper . If I allow the canoe to sit on the 5'ft. cross member about 3 ft. it would extend passed the cross member and be about 7-8 ft.passed the back doors of the van . A red/orange marker would be added , and I would not use any highways , just local roads to fish Jordan , Martindale or the Rec . If necessary , I'll have to slide it over the 5 ft wide bar and load on top . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonietoon1 Posted February 22, 2020 Report Share Posted February 22, 2020 Check with the MTO on That Smerchly I know after 4ft must be flagged just not to sure on anything longer as I know we had to be permitted after that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jwl1 Posted February 22, 2020 Report Share Posted February 22, 2020 I'm sure if all the recycle bin pillaging e bike tards can pull trailers...double ride....bring kids in tote with a bicycle helmet while spilling beer cans on the road can drive anywhere they want .... a legit cargo carrier and proper precautions will be ok 🤪😯😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonietoon1 Posted February 22, 2020 Report Share Posted February 22, 2020 2 hours ago, Jwl1 said: I'm sure if all the recycle bin pillaging e bike tards can pull trailers...double ride....bring kids in tote with a bicycle helmet while spilling beer cans on the road can drive anywhere they want .... a legit cargo carrier and proper precautions will be ok 🤪😯😂 That falls under a different set of controls that need to be inforced that are not. This falls under the Highway Traffic Act and Police given a chance will enforce it. Fines are Heavy and not worth taking a chance on. Best check with the MTO as they also enforce this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonietoon1 Posted February 22, 2020 Report Share Posted February 22, 2020 Please read Highway Traffic Act 109 for a better clarification to the question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted February 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2020 1 minute ago, Loonietoon1 said: Please read Highway Traffic Act 109 for a better clarification to the question. I found this one ....... just a minute ago ...... Trucks Handbook - Ministry of Transportation The Highway Traffic Act states that any load overhanging the rear of a vehicle by 1.5 metres (5 ft.) or more should be marked by a red light when lights are required (one-half hour before sunset to one-half hour after sunrise or at other times of poor light conditions) and, at all other times, by a red flag or red marker. www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/trucks/handbook/section1-4-4.shtml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonietoon1 Posted February 22, 2020 Report Share Posted February 22, 2020 Smerchly please check with the MTO on the Clarification After Driving Oversized Loads for over 30 yrs Over 5ft we had to have OverSize Permits. This is all l am going to say and hope you at least follow thru with my advise 🤞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Guelph Posted February 23, 2020 Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 Bill I use mine all the time for my kayak and canoe. Red flag during the day and I use a bicycle light (led type) at night. I also have red reflective tape on the bars. Do this and you won’t have an issue. This I know from experience 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted February 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 2 minutes ago, Steve_Guelph said: Bill I use mine all the time for my kayak and canoe. Red flag during the day and I use a bicycle light (led type) at night. I also have red reflective tape on the bars. Do this and you won’t have an issue. This I know from experience 😉 Thanks Steve ....it comes with reflector tape and will only be used in day hours . I have had 16 ft. lumber in my Astro van with 8' beyond the bumper and marked with a bright orange cloth . It sure will make it easier to launch my 90 lb.canoe . I also have a two wheeled dolly to wheel it over land . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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