Useful accessory for trailer hitch

[Ultra-HOG]

I stumbled on an interesting accessory that allows long stuff to be carried in a short bed. Check out http://www.accessconnect.com/hitch_hand.htm.

I have been daydreaming about designing a removeable roof / ladder rack for use with the Ridgeline. This may be a much easier, less difficult, and less expensive alternative for those of us that do not need to carry long or very heavy items regularily. Add a light kit and this thing looks like a real winner - at least for my purposes. I thought that other ROC members might like to see it too.
Edit 6/12/06: NOTE, IT APPEARS THAT ACCESSCONNECT HAS CHANGED MANUFACTURERS AND MODELS FOR THIS ITEM. THE LINK ABOVE TAKES YOU TO THAT ITEM. THE FOLLOWING LINK TAKES YOU TO THE "HITCH-HAND", AS PICTURED ABOVE, MANUFACTURERS SITE WHERE THERE IS A DEALER LOCATOR LINK http://www.lundinternational.com/lund_int_truck_product_detail_objectname_Hitch_Han d___truck.aspx .

[laserfan]

Originally Posted by Ultra-HOG

...I thought that other ROC members might like to see it too.

Yes, thanks HOG, this looks like a great thing to have on hand, doesn't it!!!!

[arteegee]

Sold...

[zero]

Very nice find.

[bellteck]

Interesting to say the least, 750Lbs, good workbench, and a Mini field goal for the football tike. Would hate to see a small car try to rear-end that truck with that thing on it. Yikes !!

[mugen1]

Now I know why I bought a hitch.


thanks...........

[steveberger]

Any idea how far it sticks out behind the tail gate? This is intrigueing. Would love to hear first hand account from someone who has one.

[Ultra-HOG]

Bellteck,

Good point, hence the light kit, and a large flag. On the other hand, grind the tips of the field goal to a point, mount them horizontally, then see how impatient those tailgaters are! Just kidding, of course! Then again, with the Ridgeline, we can open the rear window and fire a paintball at the offenders.

[MsRidgeline]

ROFLOL! You have made my day, Ultra-HOG, with yet another great use for that automatic rear window! Commutes could become fun again!

[Doctor Len]

I saw a similar device (somewhere on the internet...but I have forgotten where now) that will extend either straight back at bed level as in the pictures, or it can pivot 90-degrees up to a level even with the roof rack to act as a rear support for such items as long lumber or ladders. As I recall, it was fully height and length adjustable. If I find it again, I will post the link.