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Marsh Trappers and Truck - How do you do it? #6489227
03/12/19 10:02 PM
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Guys and Gals,

I'm shopping for a different trapping truck. Much to my chagrin, the 8 foot full size box seems nearly extinct, especially in a 1/2 ton truck. Over the years I've grown to LOVE 8ft. box,

How do you trapper's efficiently and effectively /haul large loads of long stakes, drown rods, etc. on the line using these smaller box pick-ups? What's your system? Are there any good options or "work arounds"?

For instance my most common stake lengths, while rat trapping, are 7, 8, and 10 foot, respectively.

Any experience is appreciated.

Thanks,

Teal

Re: Marsh Trappers and Truck - How do you do it? [Re: teal] #6489288
03/12/19 11:24 PM
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the 8 ft box is the best part about my truck. Not giving it up, but easier to find in the heavier trucks.
I thought the Tundra (1/2 ton) made an 8ft box?

Re: Marsh Trappers and Truck - How do you do it? [Re: teal] #6489309
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Put a pipe rack on top.


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Re: Marsh Trappers and Truck - How do you do it? [Re: teal] #6489360
03/13/19 05:34 AM
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Try going with the HAGZ's Clips goes on 3/8 smooth rod. 3/8 Rod hardly take up any room. I can carry over 2 dozen rod in a handful when meadow hoping, but i'm only using 4&6 footers also.

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Re: Marsh Trappers and Truck - How do you do it? [Re: teal] #6489378
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Drag gear out a little at a time. Bring a big trailer when you leave:)

Re: Marsh Trappers and Truck - How do you do it? [Re: teal] #6489388
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I have a ram with regular cab and 8 foot box in a half ton, but I had to special order it. They are hard to come by second hand.

Re: Marsh Trappers and Truck - How do you do it? [Re: teal] #6489390
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I ran an extended cab, 8 foot box half ton for more than ten years, I loved that truck. This year I replaced it with a regular cab 8 foot box 1/2 ton. I miss the extended cab, but would not give up the 8 foot box. It took a while to find a decent used one.

Re: Marsh Trappers and Truck - How do you do it? [Re: teal] #6489480
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It's time for a 3/4 ton, Buddy!

Re: Marsh Trappers and Truck - How do you do it? [Re: teal] #6489606
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We can get 8 ft. bed trucks @ an auction in Richmond,VA for a reasonable price. They are 2 wheel drive.


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Re: Marsh Trappers and Truck - How do you do it? [Re: teal] #6489621
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You must mean used right? If I were going for a new 1/2 ton work truck I'd look at a Dodge with the diesel motor and 8' bed.

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Re: Marsh Trappers and Truck - How do you do it? [Re: teal] #6490055
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Yes, I meant used.


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Re: Marsh Trappers and Truck - How do you do it? [Re: teal] #6490261
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Thanks for the replies!

Nimzy...I try to avoid bringing a little out at a time. Occasionally, this turns out to be a BIG mistake.

Kre, I like the way you think! Just wish I was efficient enough to fill it fur.

Re: Marsh Trappers and Truck - How do you do it? [Re: teal] #6490264
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To save space , drowner cable and chains work great.


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Re: Marsh Trappers and Truck - How do you do it? [Re: teal] #6491439
03/15/19 08:45 AM
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a lot of the heavier trucks have short boxes too. I bought mine 7 years ago, looked all over and drove 2 hours to find a long box. the salesman was more than happy to get rid of it since most want a short bed and don't use their truck as a truck anymore

Re: Marsh Trappers and Truck - How do you do it? [Re: teal] #6491471
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I use a taller commercial wedge topper on my Tacoma that has a rack on top of that. I'm partial to a 7ft 3/8 in fiberglass rod and can haul all I want to set in a day up there.

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