4x8 sheets transported with a 3rd gen

[jmferg]

I need to get 2, 4x8' sheets of plywood to start my drawer project. I was planning on using the factory crossbars and laying the sheets straight forward. I was going to ratchet strap the panels from side to side to the oem rail eyelets to provide down pressure and make a giant loop front to back, that encircles the panels and the crossbars.

Does anyone have any better ideas?


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[nc-grayson]

um put the rear window down and put them inside...

 

[jmferg]

um put the rear window down and put them inside...

I tires to haul 4x8' sheets of foam board and they didn't fit at the diagonal


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[Mark_BC]

Can you drill holes in them? You could strap them down through the holes.

 

[gmv4k]

I do this on a daily basis with plywood and drywall.

Fold down the rear seats and slide the sheet inside (about 6 ft will fit inside). Now roll down the rear hatch window and strap down the hatch to a hole in the tow hitch. I have a red flag that I hang on the back too.

I think I've put 24 1/2" sheets of drywall in mine.

I move 10 foot 2x4s out the rear window to the front passenger seat.. I built wooden frames so they don't rest on the hatch.

It won't fit through the window as it gets narrower the higher you go.


I'm thinking about getting a gx 470... but the barndoor rear is almost a deal breaker for me.

 

[Myrunr2010]

I've always put them in with the hatch up and then ran a ratchet strap through the handle for the hatch and back down to the tow hitch. Not only does it help hold the hatch shut but also keeps the wood in.

If you don't have a tow hitch you should be able to just hook the ratchet strap either to the bottom of the bumper or something in the under carriage.

 

[TheDurk]

I do this on a daily basis with plywood and drywall.

Fold down the rear seats and slide the sheet inside (about 6 ft will fit inside). Now roll down the rear hatch window and strap down the hatch to a hole in the tow hitch. I have a red flag that I hang on the back too.

I think I've put 24 1/2" sheets of drywall in mine.

I move 10 foot 2x4s out the rear window to the front passenger seat.. I built wooden frames so they don't rest on the hatch.

It won't fit through the window as it gets narrower the higher you go.


I'm thinking about getting a gx 470... but the barndoor rear is almost a deal breaker for me.

What I do, too.

You can do this by yourself. But you have to be Superman to put a 1/2" sheet of plywood or drywall on a roof rack by yourself.

 

[Hepar]

What I do, too.

You can do this by yourself. But you have to be Superman to put a 1/2" sheet of plywood or drywall on a roof rack by yourself.

I use my bars for both and it's not too bad. 3/4" is a completely different story.

*edit* I will say that I think it's a bit easier for me over factory bars. I've got 65" wide Thule bars, so the hangover helps.

 

[phattyduck]

Just put 'em up there and don't drive to fast...

-Charlie