Warren, it is easy to haul 16' 2X4's in my truck, and it is not a crew cab, or an 8' bed. As I said, my current truck is an extended cab, short bed (6'8") 2005 F250.
The slider window is 14" wide, and 16" tall. I put a rag or hunk of carpet on the bottom edge of the slider to avoid damage, and slide the 16 footers in from the back, centering them on the dash board, which also has a dash cover for protection. There is 6' from center of dash to window, 6'8" from window to raised tailgate, which leaves me 3 1/2' hanging over the tailgate. If you count the 6" bumper depth, the load is actually hanging out 3' which just happens to be how far CA law allows, without flags. I flag it anyway, no big deal.
The main concern is to keep the lumber from contacting the windshield, which is why I stop several inches away and tighten the load securely. I also only have a couple miles to go, so it is no problem. Theoretically, I could carry 24 16 footers this way, three wide X eight high, but I am just a do it yourselfer, and never had the need. I only carried 9 at a time for my use building stuff at home.
I also carried 16' 2X6's the same way a couple times.
The Maverick offers a small window but it is differently made. I guess it will be ok to carry 10' lengths of PVC pipe though.
Like I said. Different stages of life, geographic locations, and needs. It fits mine. I would bet money they will sell 100,000 of them in the first full year (2022). There is already an online Maverick Truck Club.
PS: About gas mileage. My 1971 F250 (390 engine) got 9 MPG. Empty, loaded with 2 tons of gravel, carrying 11' camper, carrying the camper and pulling an International Scout, IT NEVER CHANGED.....9MPG. That's consistency.
Last edited by Rick Potter; 07-25-2021 at 3:08 PM.
Rick Potter
DIY journeyman,
FWW wannabe.
AKA Village Idiot.