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The way I understand the law as it applies to me:
My F150 has a 6' bed and a 120" wheelbase
My Malibu Stealth is 14'4"
A load can legally extend from the rear of my truck (not counting the tailgate when its down or a bed extender) no more than a length of 2/3 of my trucks wheelbase.
My wheelbase of 120" divided by 12 equals a 10' wheelbase.
My 10' wheelbase divided by 3 equals 3.33' times 2 equals about 6' 6".
My 6' bed plus the 6' 6" allowable overhang gives me a total length of 12' 6".
My kayak is 14' 4" so it would extend 1'10" past the legal limit.
Ive seen people do it but I dont want a ticket so I dont.
My advice..... check with CHP yourself to be sure.
Mike
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