trailer or on the roof. i don't think they built it around 4x8 sheets.

 

5 -6 pieces of drywall are pretty heavy. I think the max up on the roof is around 150 - 200 pounds. If you decide to, you will need a couple of 2x4's under the drywall as they flex a lot and are not structually stable, they will break on you. I used to transport them on my ex's Subaru, but only about 4 at a time, it was my ex's anyways. Look at renting a U-haul for the day.
Bryan

 

Or rent one of those Home Depot trucks....

 

Yeah it is like 20 bucks for an hour and a half.

 

Be advise, carrying anything on the roof that does not have extreme structural integrity, can flop in the wind and break. I once carried a few sheets of peg board, which I thought was tough, but it did not survive once I got over 25 mph.

I recommend renting a truck or a trailer if you have a hitch.

 

I transported peg board just fine at 40mph...positioned correctly it is fine. The fun part was the wind blowing over the holes made lovely whistling noises:laugh:

 

You need a real roof rack with flat bars to start with. There is the weight limit and the need to stabilize them so the wind will not break the sheets. It comes up the windshield and lifts the front edge and can snap off the first the part that over hangs the front beam of the roof rack. If this is a one shot deal it is better to have it delivered.

 

I can fit up to four sheets inside the back end of my '05 wk. Obviously it looks funny but it works. Also transported 4'x8' plywood without causing any damage to the Jeep. I just use an old bed sheet to eliminate mess and scuffs and tilt the materials a little to fit.

 

Really? How did you do that? I'd really like to take this route.. it's just that the place is 5 min drive from my house.. but a bit too long to walk it over.

 

rent a trailer, you don't want to stuff something as fragile as drywall into an area where you can chip edges and corners. filling that kind of board sucks.

 

I might add... when I decided to sell my Ram 2500 to buy the Grand Cherokee, part of the deal was to buy a 5x8 trailer.

I ended buying an all tubular frame A frame utility trailer, with 24" steel sides and matching gate, 3500lb axles, electric brakes, rear receiver hitch, interchangeable coupler (2 5/16" & Pintle), and SOA (spring over axle) for increased clearance for moderate off-road trailering.

In addition to using the trailer for all of the traditional work chores, I plan to build a slide on Expedition POD for camping.

 

Do you get bad axle wrap with that trailer setup?

:teehee: I couldn't resist.

 

Rent the pickup truck that Home Depot has, it's like $20 for 90 minutes.