Is A Ladder Rack Worth It?

This is a very common question and truthfully the answer depends solely on your needs. If you are someone that goes on off-road adventures and has lots of gear that needs to be carried or you use your vehicle to regularly transport heavy cargo then yes, it is worth it.

How Much Should A Ladder Rack Weigh?

There is honestly no right answer for this. There are so many options to choose from and they all have different features. Some of the bulkier, heavy-duty ladder racks could be more durable and able to withstand more weight. On the other hand, some of the lightweight racks are good because they do not put a lot of additional weight on your vehicle and thus enabling it to move easier however they may not be able to carry as much weight on them.

Are Ladder Racks Universal?

While there are many ladder racks that can fit a variety of vehicles and models there isn’t a single ladder rack that can fit them all. Ladder racks are built for a particular vehicle model however there are some adjustable racks that can be fitted onto a few more models as well.

Are Ladder Racks Just For Working Vehicles?

The answer to that is no. While ladder racks are being used by working vehicles to carry ladders, shovels, and other pieces of equipment they are also being used by outdoor enthusiasts to transport their cargo while on an off-road trip.

What Are Good Ladder Rack Accessories?

Some of the items that could be useful to have on your ladder rack would be; crossbars, mounting brackets, ladder rack straps, ladder rack clamps, PVC conduit carrying kit, and many more.

Does A Ladder Rack Work To Carry Other Things?

As we already mentioned besides being able to carry ladders as the name states it is also being used to carry other things such as logs, pipes, shovels, axes, bikes, kayaks, and other construction equipment, and some can even be mounted with a roof top tent.

Is there a ladder rack compatible with a bed cover?

Not all of them. If you are looking for a ladder rack that works with a bed cover, you must make sure you are buying one that literally says it works with bed covers. We have a few in this collection: the ACS Tonneau, the EGR RollTrac, RCI bed racks with bed cover adaptors, and there are a few others in the market. Most ladder racks aren’t specifically made to use with tonneau or bed covers, therefore do make sure you look for the specific ones.

What is the safest way to carry a ladder with a vehicle?

The safest way is over a ladder rack. There is no safer way of transporting a ladder on a vehicle than over a rack. The rack helps keep the ladder in place, gives you numerous tie down points to secure if with straps, and even protects the roof of your vehicle from getting scratched, dented or damaged. The racks are also designed to handle large weights, so a ladder or multiple ladders shouldn’t be any trouble for a good ladder rack.

Ladder Rack Installation

Installing a ladder rack will depend a lot on the type of ladder rack you get. For example, a truck bed ladder rack will be completely different than a roof rack. A bed rack might require drilling onto the bed of your truck, others don’t and instead use a j-hook mounting system, others slide into the t-rail system in the bed, other just clamp onto it. When it comes to roof racks, you can also find some which drill onto the roof, others which just bolt onto the existing factory mounting points in the roof. As you can see, we can’t really say there is one single way of installing a ladder rack. There are different ways for different racks, so make sure you look at the features of each rack which should specify the installation process and look at the installation manual so you learn if you can do it yourself or not.