just wondering if anyone has made a canoe rack for their bed. i know theres the ones you can buy for 1 or 200 a piece, but ive seen them made out of 2x4s. i go canoeing once a year at a lake so theres no real point in something like that for me

 

this is on a ram with the stake pockets, but its a canoe rack.
somebody told me a dakota doesn't have the pockets. is that true ?

send me a pm if you want more detailed pics of the rack or the tie down straps.
i might not see a post over here.

[IMG]https://dodgeforum.com/forum/50takeout.jpg50takeout.jpg

 

yep dakota got no pockets, its really annoying ive contemplated making some in my bed

not like it would be that hard drill a hole in the bed then cut or grind it out and make smooth

 

We have this for the ram only ours is just like a T very simple to make if you dont want to spend money but we got ours for 45.00 Even better this requires no cutting or drilling.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31LRXyTExxL.jpg

If you want I can get a pic of it for you

 

Really 2nd Gen don't? LOL!

1st Gen does. I wonder if 3rd does?
I personally have bed rails with tie downs on top.
I never really seen the pockets used for anything, besides as a tie down. But using it is a slick way to mount up the canoe holder. Easily removable.

 

I'm betting 3rd Gen does Dodge got a little retarded with the 2nd Gen they removed the third door and brought it back for third gen

 

actually that wont work, since i tow a boat also at the same time

 

Well do you have a aftermarket hitch or do you use the bumper either way you could still make it work.

 

the bed pockets as in the ones in the bottom of the box? I have two recessed holes with the hooks in the front, the back is just a hook in the side... But, yea Might just be best to make something up using some self tapping screws and be on your way...

 

i never thought of that but
wouldnt the bar prevent me hooking the boat up to the bumper?