Propickup Digital Magazine
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PRODUCT SHOWCASE BackRack Agri-Cover The Adarac truck bed rack system from Agri-Cover offers a 500-pound load capacity to handle all the pipe, lumber and other materials you need to haul to the jobsite, while being compatible with the company's ACCESS roll-up covers and other inside-the-rail tonneau covers. All Adarac racks are made model-specific to fit most Ford, GM and Dodge pickups; and attach with bed-stake pocket inserts for easy installation and removal. agri-cover.com; (701) 253-6141 BackRack makes a slick-looking and functional system that combines an industrial-grade headache rack and a rear bar that slips into the stake pockets to create a ladder rack requiring no drilling to install. Tie-down loops on the 2-inch tube rear bar provide secure attachment points. The low-profile design provides an alternative to large fourpost ladder racks that can be parked inside a standard garage while still providing a safe and secure platform for cargo. backrack.ca; (800) 265-8137 Ryder Racks System One be directly loaded by forklift, quickly install or un-install, carry integral tool bins/boxes, or even convert to carry boats, bikes and recreational equipment. Invis-A-Rack FIT & FINISH Another trend to hit the bed rack industry over the past couple of years is improved finishing. It used to be that most racks came painted with a thin coat of semi-gloss black to protect the steel conduit construction – a finish that almost never looked good for more than a few short months before the unit started to rust. Today, many steel and aluminum racks come with a durable powder-coat finish, and some LADDER RACKS Christensen's System One Tradesman Packageprovides an impressive range of cargo handling capabilities and storage options. It uses strong, lightweight aluminum components and stainless steel fasteners resulting in a flexible, easy-to-use system. The company's ladder racks start with the Pick-up Trak that is fastened to the inside lip of the bedrail and forms a structural foundation distributing the weight of the ladder rack and cargo while protecting the bedrail. System One racks can accommodate toolboxes, stowage bins and drawers, plus built-in winches for securing overhead cargo. ladderracks.com; (800-627-9783) Custom built with features such as side panels for company decals, extra bars for increased strength, removable bars, window guards and ratchet straps, Ryder Racks are made of anodized aluminum for lightweight strength and every joint is welded for durability. The company can also build racks to fit special vehicles such as the new Toyota Tacoma and Ram trucks with the locking RamBox bed feature. It also builds its Half Racks without the 4-foot, over-cab cantilever feature of the regular Ryder Rack that are handy for carrying self-sustaining cargo such as kayaks, canoes and ladders. Half Racks are built to customer specifications. ryderracks.com; (910) 213-9353 TracRac TracRac offers the T-Rac G2, a fixed rack built with professionals and sports enthusiasts in mind. With its rust-free powder coated 6000 Series aluminum construction and 800-pound capacity, it offers the functionality you need to protect your valuable load. The company also offers the TracRac G2 that can carry up to 1,200 pounds and is the second generation of the company's original aluminum sliding bed rack system. This sliding rack adjusts to the full length of the bed to carry different size loads. TracRac.com; (800) 501-1587 The Invis-A-Rack no-drill rack can be installed by one person in about 10 minutes. The unit clamps under the bed rails and the company's design allows you to convert your truck from no-rack to a bed rack that will carry 500 pounds in just a couple of minutes, making it the most fuel efficient rack on the market. It is only used when you need it. The rest of the time the rack is tucked out of the way under the bed rails, allowing you to maintain the uncluttered look of your original truck. Additionally, the fold-a-way design means that when not in use and properly stowed, owners will experience a fuel savings when compared with similar vehicles carrying a standard bed rack. The powder-coated unit comes with a limited lifetime warranty and is constructed from 6000-Series structural aluminum. (800) 844-5310 propickupmag.com PROPICKUP 57 ProPickup_2013BB_Ladder Racks.indd 57 8/6/13 10:11 AM