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Robert Allison

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In article . com,
wrote:

I need to get 10 sheets of 4x12 1/2" drywall home. I have an F150 full
bed pickup truck. With the tailgate down, I would have 10ft of
carrying surface. How bad it is to leave 2ft of the drywall (10
sheets) hanging out the back? Also, I think a sheet would weigh about
80lbs...is that right?

Short distance, smooth road, low speed, no problem.

Longer distance, bumpy roads, high speed, buy a few 2X4s to put under
the DW. Don't forget to rig something to keep them from sliding out
the back. DAMHIKT.

My thoughts exactly. I would worry more about them sliding
out the back than anything else. Many, many years ago, I
drove out from under 30 sheets, which landed in the middle of
a busy intersection. Only broke the corner of the bottom two
sheets, and landed as if they had been stacked there. I
blocked traffic in both directions while I reloaded them into
the truck (and NOONE stopped to help). Now I tie them in even
if I am just going across the street.

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Robert Allison
Rimshot, Inc.
Georgetown, TX