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Since this forum seems to be full of chickens and excuse makers about how "hauling 4x8 plywood is a silly question." I thought I would go ahead and prod the fire a bit, because this is actually a feature that is critically important to me, and I suspect others. And before you all spam me, I am an Architect/Developer/Builder who's job and life touches alot of "REAL MAN WORK WITH TOOLS HAMMERS, LOOK AT ME ARRGG" and alot of real time sensitive emergencies fixing and opening properties. But I also live in a townhouse, like a good drive, and often have to almost be as impressive as a realtor.
Below are the 2 images I've been able to find detailing how hauling a 4x8 sheet is done. One details the molded cut outs, and the other is rendering. Still haven't found a reviewer or owner brave enough to try it and show the world though. Looks pretty good though, I'd guess 30" of overhang past the tailgate? Not sure I would strap it that way. But works. I'd guess you could maybe get 10 sheets of 3/4"? Maybe similar of drwall. But I'd use a 3/4" or 1/2" plywood deck to support the drywall so it doesn't break on that gate edge. Hauling drywall is a PIA. I'd also probably consider tying down to a roof rack for studs longer than 8'. Similar to Kayak hauling. But studs are easier as you can place the vertically and they will not deflect as much.
Below are the 2 images I've been able to find detailing how hauling a 4x8 sheet is done. One details the molded cut outs, and the other is rendering. Still haven't found a reviewer or owner brave enough to try it and show the world though. Looks pretty good though, I'd guess 30" of overhang past the tailgate? Not sure I would strap it that way. But works. I'd guess you could maybe get 10 sheets of 3/4"? Maybe similar of drwall. But I'd use a 3/4" or 1/2" plywood deck to support the drywall so it doesn't break on that gate edge. Hauling drywall is a PIA. I'd also probably consider tying down to a roof rack for studs longer than 8'. Similar to Kayak hauling. But studs are easier as you can place the vertically and they will not deflect as much.