Adjustable load extender lets you haul extra-long loads at truck bed or cab height. Extension has 11 levels of adjustment to match the height of your cab. 60" crossbar with integrated tie down points. Includes anchor straps.
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Note: Measurements given in the diagram above are based on the crossbar's minimum height without the extension.
The adjustable Yakima LongArm extends 4' from your 2" hitch to let you transport oversized cargo at either truck bed, bed rail, or cab height. The versatile load extender has a 60" long support bar that's perfect for carrying kayaks, a canoe, ladders, lumber, or any other load that extends past the end of your truck, SUV, or UTV. Constructed out of lightweight aluminum, the LongArm has a durable powder coat finish to ensure that it stands up to whatever your adventures throw at it
The LongArm features 4 adjustable positions, allowing it to be customized to your vehicle as well as the load you're carrying. The included height adapter works in conjunction with a roof rack (sold separately) so you can carry gear at cab height. This configuration also increases your carrying capacity by allowing you to transport gear both in and above your truck bed. The adapter has 11 levels of adjustment, ensuring it'll be the perfect fit for your vehicle and whatever gear you're hauling.
This position also allows the LongArm to be stowed up and out of the way, near your truck's tailgate, when not in use. Be sure to lower the crossbar back to its original position.
In its lowest position (bed extender configuration), the LongArm lets you haul long loads that extend past the bed of your truck.
The two middle positions (rail height configurations) work in conjunction with a truck bed crossbar system (sold separately) so you can carry gear at bed rail height. Similar to the cab height position, you can carry gear both in and above your truck bed. The two available settings allow the LongArm to work with truck beds of different heights.
The LongArm's crossbar extends 60" across and has 3 adjustable height settings, ensuring your cargo stays level with the your truck's tailgate or bed rails. Integrated tie-down points located in the endcaps secure your equipment to the crossbar.
Once you're done with your adventures for the day, kick back and pop open a cold one with the built-in bottle openers on either end of the crossbar.
The available crossbar pad (Y07417 - sold separately) protects your equipment from scrapes and scratches while hauling. Velcro closures hold the pad closed, and it can be positioned in the center of the bar or on either side.
The LongArm installs quickly and easily with a threaded, anti-rattle hitch pin. Simply slide the shank into your 2" hitch receiver, insert the threaded hitch pin, and tighten it down with the included wrench. This not only secures the rack to your vehicle, but also reduces noise and movement while the extender is installed.
For added security you can add a hitchlock (Y07235 - sold separately) to lock the LongArm to your vehicle's hitch receiver. The lock simply attaches over the existing hitch pin and features a Same Key System (SKS) lock core and keys. The lock can also be swapped out to make all of your Yakima products keyed alike.
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (70 Customer Reviews)
Adjustable load extender lets you haul extra-long loads at truck bed or cab height. Extension has 11 levels of adjustment to match the height of your cab. 60" crossbar with integrated tie down points. Includes anchor straps.A great buying experience. Etrailer was the only retailer with the product in stock, and my order was processed and shipped quickly so I received much sooner than expected. You just can't beat that kind of service. Thanks!
I'm giving it 5 stars because I think it's going to work well. It arrived on time, directions were well written and assembly was easy. Attached it to my Ridgeline without any problems. My primary use is for hauling kayaks and occasional longer items like ladder/lumber that don't fit in the bed of the Ridgeline. I picked the Yakima LongArm instead of other brands because it can be folded up when not in use. After unloading the kayaks, I can easily fold it up and park the vehicle without worrying someone accidently hitting it in the parking lot. I'm glad I bought the Roof Load Extender because this allows more adjustments so that the kayak/ladder can sit flat on the bed of the truck. Without the Extender, there aren't enough height adjustments to make it the same height as the truck bed. Overall I think it is a great product.
I have been looking for a way to carry long, relatively light loads above the roof of my Jeep Wrangler while minimizing the load on the plastic roof which has short, weak rain gutters over the doors. I have a "Goal Post" unit that works well in my front hitch receiver but it would not fit behind the spare tire on the rear door. The Yakima Long Arm Load Extender fits nicely in the back and when combined with the Goal Post unit in front and two roof bars, provides a four point support for long loads. The only down side is that it requires a little pre-planning as the rear door can't be opened with the Yakima unit in place. That is OK for me as I will only install it temporarily when carrying a long load. PS I took some photos for you but for some unknown reason your web site says they are "unsuccessful to upload". Maybe you will get them but maybe not.
This thing is exactly what I have been waiting for for many years as a painter I do not like ladder racks that are always on and I do not like 200 lb steel units that I have had in the past I kept asking around for an aluminum one to be invented and WOW here it is the weight is almost nothing and I can not carry my 40 foot extension ladders with ease then take the unit off for the weekends etc I could not be happier plus it is a yakima which have always been one of the best out there for portability and durability
Mike L - 03/01/2018great quality, speedy delivery. was exactly what i expected.
I've used this to haul my canoe on my pickup a few times this summer and found it to be really easy to use. Quality hardware as well.
Review from a similar LongArm in Truck Bed Extender
Just assembled my Yakima Long-Arm for my Tacoma pickup. Easy to assemble and adjust. Love that it’s aluminum and like the flexibility provided by the available adjustments. Wished the height in the upright position was a couple inches taller to better accommodate putting a canoe on the cab roof. Looking forward to giving this a try soon.
Victoria B - 10/04/2020Review from a similar LongArm in Truck Bed Extender
The LongArm arrived well packaged and without damage. When I unpackaged it to begin the installation on our 2020 Toyota Tacoma (5 ft. bed) the question foremost on my mind was “what tools will I need for assembly?” Yakima took care of that for us — all necessary tools are included! And now those tools have been added to my kit bag stowed under the rear seat, ready if I should need them. The material and craftsmanship of the product is excellent. As this was my first Yakima product it would be fair to say that it exceeded my expectations. By the build quality this company seems to mean what it says about a lifetime warranty. Assembly was very easy because the assembly and installation instructions were clear and concise. And it fit our vehicle as indicated in etrailer’s very helpful product video. One question I had was whether or not the product, while in the upright position, would interfere with the view offered by the tailgate backup camera. It does not (see photo). The LongArm, used in conjunction with the BedRock HD bed rail racks, will provide us with the carrying configuration we wanted, making it both easier for us to load/unload our watercraft, and provide storage space in the bed. Note: We were looking for a way to carry my wife’s SUP and my kayak in the bed of our 2020 Toyota Tacoma (5 ft. bed) without them sticking up in the air or hanging off the back unsupported. We also wanted both watercraft to lay flat. And, we needed space to haul other gear. Because of the width of the bed we were not able to achieve that, though the SUP would lay flat. I was able to cushion the kayak against the SUP sufficiently and attach both to the LongArm. To achieve our desire for both craft to lay flat and have room for additional gear we purchased the BedRock HD Bed Rail Rack.
Review from a similar LongArm in Truck Bed Extender
Shipped and received quickly and assembly was easy. However, order received short one black #8 metric nut. Bought one at local hardware, but not black. Used product already carrying 2 kayaks. Very sturdy. Just ordered 2 pads. Very satisfied .
Jeffrey - 05/28/2021
Review from a similar LongArm in Truck Bed Extender
I have the a new GMC truck with the new MultiPRO tailgate, which doesn't lay as flat a the tailgates I've seen on most trucks. (It has a slight upward tilt) The Yakima Extender has several adjustment holes, to change the elevation of the crossbar, but the lowest adjustment hole was below the level of the tailgate and the next adjustment was too high above the level of the tailgate. I tried contacting Yakima, to talk to their Engineering Department about adding a set of holes between the two lowest adjustment holes, but I was informed their Engineering Department wasn't working due to COVID and if I made any modifications on my own the warranty would be voided. I ended up Ty-rapping a set of padded kayak holders, designed for an aerodynamic style roof rack, to the top of the crossbars to fill the gap, which also added padding between the crossbar and the kayaks. I can't fault Yakama for their Engineering department being out due to the pandemic, but I also didn't want to void the warranty of the $[xxx] Extender or my new $65,000 truck. That being said, I like having the padding between the crossbar and kayaks and I love the Yakama LongArm Extender and would highly recommend it to anyone. The multi-position LongArm also gives me the ability to change the position of the Extender from the full down position to the full up position, so that once I get my kayaks unloaded, I can change the position of the extender and park in a standard parking space, versus taking up two parking spaces with my old truck and trailer combo.
Review from a similar LongArm in Truck Bed Extender
I will give Yakima Products an "A+' rating. I own several of their racks and accessories and they never disappoint me. However, I give eTrailer.com a "C" rating. On the website they indicated the product was in stock, however it took eTrailer more than two weeks to ship it out. If a product is in stock it should not take that long to ship it out. Once shipped it arrived quickly via UPS.
Review from a similar LongArm in Truck Bed Extender
Sturdy and light. Went together easily. Gonna make life easy for sure
Review from a similar LongArm in Truck Bed Extender
Well made. I use on my Dodge Ram 5'6" bed pickup for my 14' paddleboards. Wish there was a quick pin option for flipping it up and down. As well as one for taking it in and out of the receiver. The screw holds it tight, but for going around the corner to the put in, it is a bit of a pain.
Review from a similar LongArm in Truck Bed Extender
The hitch mounted truck bed/tailgate extender works perfect for transporting our 14’ Hobie tandem mirage drive Kayak. Its very durable yet light enough to remove and store easily. Its the perfect solution for getting our kayak to nearby lakes with minimal effort and no hassle. Great product
Review from a similar LongArm in Truck Bed Extender
we are older and the extender makes it so much easier to load our hobie kayaks in bed of truck and on top of the truck when needed.
Review from a similar LongArm in Truck Bed Extender
I have used this product for a year now and had no issues whatsoever! I use it to transport stand up paddle boards and kayaks. If i'm Kayaking locally, I can fit 4! See Image
Review from a similar LongArm in Truck Bed Extender
The Yakima truck bed extender was shipped on time according to etrailers estimate. It came in great shape and was easy to assemble with the provided tools. I think this extender outshines the rest due to the multiple height adjustments and anti-rattle hitch pin. Look forward to hauling my kayak with it.
Review from a similar LongArm in Truck Bed Extender
Excellent service and excellent product! It worked great for out 10.5 kayaks!
Review from a similar LongArm in Truck Bed Extender
Super Fast shipping. Item arrived in perfect condition and we put it to use the next day. This made it so easy to haul our kayaks in my Tacoma with a short bed.
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