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Putco Venture Tec Truck Bed Racks & Tec Rack Accessories for Chevrolet, Ford & GMC
Putco is one of the established American auto accessory brands we carry at Off Road Tents, and the Venture Tec truck bed rack line is Putco's serious answer to the truck-based overland and utility rack category. Our Putco collection covers the Venture Tec Rack for Chevrolet Silverado, Ford F-150, and GMC Sierra platforms, alongside the full Tec rack accessory ecosystem including Tec Tables, mounting plates, grab handles, crossrails, and tie-downs that turn the base rack into a fully-configured build. Give us a call at 844-200-3979 and we'll help you spec the right Putco Venture Tec setup for your truck.
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Who Is Putco?
Putco is a long-standing American auto accessory manufacturer based in the Midwest with a catalog that spans exterior chrome accessories, LED lighting, running boards, floor liners, and truck-focused hardware. Putco has been building accessories for domestic trucks and SUVs since the mid-1980s, which means the brand has decades of experience with what actually holds up on Chevy, Ford, GMC, and RAM platforms in real long-term use. That heritage is part of the reason the Venture Tec truck bed rack line, which is a newer addition to the Putco catalog, launched with vehicle-specific engineering across the domestic truck platforms rather than universal-fit compromises.
The Venture Tec Rack is Putco's serious truck bed rack product line, engineered specifically for the Chevrolet Silverado, Ford F-150, and GMC Sierra platforms. Vehicle-specific fitment means the rack integrates properly with each truck's bed dimensions, tie-down configurations, and factory mounting geometry rather than being adapted with brackets. The rack functions as a mounting platform for rooftop tents, cargo, awnings, and other overland or utility accessories that need to sit above the truck bed. Around the base rack, the Tec accessory ecosystem covers the practical add-ons that turn the platform into a fully-configured setup: Tec Tables with mounting arms for camp workspace, mounting plates for permanent accessory attachment, grab handles for safe rack access, crossrails for additional lateral mounting real estate, and tie-downs sized specifically to the Tec rack's rail slots.
Featured Putco Products
Putco Venture Tec Rack for Chevrolet
Price: From $2,216.39
Type: Putco Venture Tec / putco venture tec rack / putco bed rack / putco rack | Fits: Chevrolet Silverado
The Venture Tec Rack for Chevrolet is Putco's Silverado-specific truck bed rack, engineered around the Silverado's factory bed dimensions and mounting geometry. Full mounting platform above the bed for rooftop tents, cargo, awnings, and other overland accessories. Best pick for Chevy Silverado owners building around a truck bed rack setup with same-brand accessory integration.
Standout features: Chevrolet Silverado vehicle-specific fitment • Full truck bed rack platform • Aluminum construction • Compatible with Tec accessory ecosystem • Rooftop tent mounting capable
Putco Venture Tec Rack for Ford
Price: From $1,663.99
Type: Putco Venture Tec / putco venture tec rack / putco bed rack / putco rack | Fits: Ford F-150
The Ford Venture Tec Rack fits the Ford F-150 platform with vehicle-specific engineering around the F-150's bed geometry and factory mounting points. Same aluminum construction and full-platform layout as the Chevrolet configuration, dimensioned for the F-150. Best pick for F-150 owners running a truck bed rack build for rooftop tent, overland cargo, or utility applications.
Standout features: Ford F-150 vehicle-specific fitment • Full truck bed rack platform • Aluminum construction • Tec accessory ecosystem compatibility • Rooftop tent and cargo mounting
Putco Tec Table with Mounting Arms
Price: From $404.39
Type: Putco Tec Table / putco tec accessories / venture tec table | Fits: Putco Venture Tec racks
The Tec Table with Mounting Arms deploys off the side of a Venture Tec rack to give you an actual workspace at camp. Mounting arms attach directly to the rack rails, so you're not carrying a separate freestanding table that takes up cargo space. Best pick for camp cooking, gear organization, or general workspace needs when you don't want to haul a separate table setup.
Standout features: Direct Venture Tec rack mounting • Deployable workspace surface • No separate cargo space required • Camp cooking and organization utility • Integrated with Tec ecosystem
Putco Tec Mounting Plate
Price: $126.99
Type: Putco Tec Mounting Plate / putco tec accessories | Fits: Putco Venture Tec racks
The Tec Mounting Plate is the accessory attachment for buyers adapting non-Tec accessories or custom builds to the Venture Tec rack. Universal mounting plate that gives you a flat attachment surface on the rack for gear that doesn't have Tec-native mounting hardware. Best pick for buyers customizing their Venture Tec setup with third-party accessories or specialty gear.
Standout features: Universal accessory adaptation • Direct Venture Tec rack mount • Third-party gear integration • Low-cost customization • Tec ecosystem compatibility
Putco Tec Grab Handle
Price: $74.99
Type: Putco Tec Grab Handle / putco tec accessories | Fits: Putco Venture Tec racks
The Tec Grab Handle gives you a sturdy handhold on the Venture Tec rack for safe climbing and gear access. Once the rack is loaded with a rooftop tent, cargo, or accessories, getting up there safely matters more than most first-time rack owners expect. Best pick as a small but genuinely useful accessory upgrade for any Venture Tec build.
Standout features: Direct Venture Tec rack mounting • Safe rack access handhold • Low-cost accessory upgrade • Bolt-on installation • Tec ecosystem integration
Putco Tec Mini Tie Downs
Price: $41.99
Type: Putco Tec Mini Tie Downs / putco tec accessories | Fits: Putco Venture Tec racks
The lowest-priced featured product on this page and the accessory every Venture Tec rack owner needs at least a few of. Bolt-on tie-down points that attach to the rack's rail slots to give you proper cargo securing hardware for straps, ratchets, or bungee cords. Best pick as a foundational accessory purchase for any Venture Tec build that hauls unsecured cargo.
Standout features: Bolt-on rail slot mounting • Cargo securing hardware • Compatible with straps and ratchets • Ships with mounting bolts • Most affordable featured Putco product
Full Putco Comparison Table
Compare every featured Putco product side by side to find the right combination for your truck and build.
| Product | Category | Fits | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venture Tec Rack for Chevrolet | Truck bed rack | Chevrolet Silverado | From $2,216.39 |
| Venture Tec Rack for Ford | Truck bed rack | Ford F-150 | From $1,719.99 |
| Tec Table with Mounting Arms | Deployable camp table | Putco Venture Tec racks | From $191.99 |
| Tec Mounting Plate | Accessory adapter plate | Putco Venture Tec racks | $126.99 |
| Tec Grab Handle | Rack access handhold | Putco Venture Tec racks | $74.99 |
| Tec Mini Tie Downs | Cargo securing hardware | Putco Venture Tec racks | $41.99 |
Which Putco Product Is Right for You?
Putco's Venture Tec catalog is organized around one core product (the rack itself) with an accessory ecosystem that expands the base rack's capability. Here's how to think about the buying decision.
Start With the Vehicle-Specific Venture Tec Rack
The Venture Tec Rack is the anchor product. Everything else in the Putco Tec catalog mounts to it. Buy the rack that matches your truck platform first, whether that's the Chevrolet Silverado configuration, the Ford F-150 configuration, or the GMC Sierra configuration. Vehicle-specific fitment means the rack integrates cleanly with your truck's bed dimensions and factory mounting points rather than being universally adapted.
Add Tie Downs as the Foundational Accessory
If you haul cargo on the rack, the Tec Mini Tie Downs are the entry-level accessory that turns rail slots into proper cargo securing points. Cheap enough to buy several and configure the rack for whatever loading pattern makes sense for your typical trips. Foundational accessory for any Venture Tec build.
Add the Grab Handle for Loaded Rack Access
Once the rack is loaded (rooftop tent, cargo, gear), safe access to the top of the rack matters. The Tec Grab Handle bolts to the rack to give you a sturdy handhold for climbing up. Low-cost upgrade that solves a real practical problem for anyone actually using the rack.
Add the Mounting Plate for Third-Party Accessories
If you're integrating gear from outside the Tec ecosystem (custom mounts, third-party accessories, specialty equipment), the Tec Mounting Plate gives you a flat attachment surface on the rack for non-Tec-native hardware. Best pick for buyers customizing their setup beyond the standard Tec accessory catalog.
Add the Tec Table for Camp Workspace
If you camp at the rack (cooking, meal prep, gear organization), the Tec Table with Mounting Arms deploys directly off the rack rails to give you an actual workspace at camp without hauling a separate freestanding table. Genuinely useful for buyers who spend time at camp rather than just using the rack for gear transport.
The simple decision rule: Start with the vehicle-specific Venture Tec Rack. Add Tec Mini Tie Downs immediately. Add the Grab Handle for safe rack access. Add the Mounting Plate for third-party gear integration. Add the Tec Table if you actually work at camp rather than just transporting gear.
Putco vs Other Truck Bed Rack Brands
Buyers researching the Putco Venture Tec Rack usually cross-shop the other truck bed rack brands. Here's the honest comparison from our experience selling across the truck bed rack category.
Putco Venture Tec vs Front Runner Slimline II Load Bed Rack: Front Runner is the global reference brand in overland truck bed racks with the largest accessory ecosystem in the category. Front Runner wins on the sheer depth of the Slimline II accessory catalog (hundreds of accessories from Front Runner and third-party brands), on global distribution, and on the overland community brand recognition. Putco wins on the vehicle-specific fitment approach for domestic truck platforms (Chevrolet, Ford, GMC), on the American brand alignment for domestic-truck-focused builds, and on the price point at equivalent capacity. For overland community integration and accessory ecosystem depth, Front Runner. For domestic truck-specific fitment engineering, Putco.
Putco Venture Tec vs Leitner Designs ACS: Leitner is the premium tier competitor with the ACS (Active Cargo System) modular mounting standard. Leitner wins on the forged aluminum construction quality on the ACS Forged tier, on the modular expansion depth (Gear Pods, Hydropod portable shower, roof rack platforms), and on the broader vehicle coverage across Toyota, RAM, Ford, Chevy, GMC, Nissan, Jeep, and Ineos Grenadier. Putco wins on the specific focus on domestic truck platforms and on the simpler accessory ecosystem for buyers who don't need Leitner's modular depth. For maximum ecosystem integration, Leitner. For simpler domestic truck focus, Putco.
Putco Venture Tec vs Kuat Ibex: Kuat's Ibex is the newer premium bed rack entrant, primarily positioned as a bridge for Kuat bike rack owners moving into truck-mounted use. Kuat wins on the aesthetic and finish refinement, on the design-award industrial design pedigree, and on the bike rack ecosystem integration if you already run Kuat bike racks. Putco wins on the vehicle-specific engineering for domestic trucks and on the price point at equivalent capacity. For bike-forward builds, Kuat Ibex. For domestic truck-focused overland builds, Putco.
Putco Venture Tec vs Yakima OutPost HD and Thule Xsporter Pro: Both Yakima and Thule occupy the mainstream premium bed rack tier at similar prices to Putco. Yakima and Thule win on the global distribution, on the broader accessory ecosystems from third-party brands designed to fit their standards, and on the vehicle-agnostic universal-fitment approach. Putco wins on the domestic truck-specific fitment engineering (Chevrolet, Ford, GMC configurations rather than universal adapters), on the American manufacturing heritage, and on the Tec accessory ecosystem designed around the same specific rack rather than universal compromise. For universal fitment flexibility, Yakima or Thule. For domestic truck-specific engineering, Putco.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Putco Venture Tec Rack?
The Venture Tec Rack is Putco's truck bed rack platform, engineered specifically for Chevrolet Silverado, Ford F-150, and GMC Sierra configurations. It's a full-platform rack that sits above the truck bed to provide mounting real estate for rooftop tents, overland cargo, awnings, and other accessories. The Venture Tec is the foundation product in Putco's Tec ecosystem, and the surrounding accessory catalog (Tec Tables, mounting plates, grab handles, crossrails, tie-downs) all mount to the same rack rail standard.
Which trucks does the Venture Tec Rack fit?
The Putco Venture Tec Rack lineup covers the Chevrolet Silverado, Ford F-150, and GMC Sierra platforms with vehicle-specific configurations for each. Each rack is engineered around the specific truck's bed dimensions and factory mounting geometry rather than being universally adapted. If you have a specific truck year, model, and bed length, call us at 844-200-3979 and we'll confirm the right Venture Tec configuration before you order.
Can I mount a rooftop tent on the Putco Venture Tec Rack?
Yes. Rooftop tent mounting is one of the primary use cases the Venture Tec Rack is designed for. The rack rail slots accept standard rooftop tent mounting hardware from most major RTT brands, and the aluminum platform construction handles the loaded weight of soft-shell and hardshell RTTs without issue. If you're pairing a Venture Tec Rack with a specific RTT from our catalog, call us at 844-200-3979 with the tent model and we'll confirm the mounting hardware compatibility before you order.
What's the difference between the Tec Mounting Plate and the Tec Mini Tie Downs?
Different accessories solving different problems. The Tec Mounting Plate is a flat attachment surface that mounts to the rack, letting you attach third-party accessories or custom builds that don't have Tec-native mounting hardware. The Tec Mini Tie Downs are cargo securing hardware that bolt into rail slots to give you tie-down points for straps and ratchets. If you're adapting non-Tec gear to the rack, you want the Mounting Plate. If you're securing cargo on top of the rack, you want the Tie Downs. Most Venture Tec builds end up with both over time.
Do I need the Tec Grab Handle if I already have a ladder?
The Tec Grab Handle and a rear-mounted ladder solve slightly different problems. A ladder gives you a climbing structure to get up to the roof or rack. The Grab Handle gives you a sturdy handhold once you're up there or transitioning up, so you have something solid to grab beyond just the rack itself. If you're loading and unloading a heavy rooftop tent, both are useful. If you have a ladder and only occasionally access the rack, the Grab Handle is optional. Most serious Venture Tec builds run both because the practical use cases are different.
Why Buy Putco from Off Road Tents
We're an authorized Putco dealer, which means every Venture Tec rack and Tec accessory we sell carries the full Putco manufacturer warranty. You're getting a genuine product with genuine support, not a gray-market unit from a random online seller.
We ship every Putco product for free, which matters on the larger Venture Tec racks where shipping charges from other retailers can add real cost. Beyond shipping, we help with the questions that come up before and after the purchase. Which Venture Tec configuration fits your specific Silverado, F-150, or Sierra year and bed length? Which Tec accessories should you add first and which can wait? How do you pair a Venture Tec Rack with a specific rooftop tent from our catalog? Call us. These are questions we answer every day.
We carry the full Putco Venture Tec catalog alongside every other major truck bed rack brand at Off Road Tents. If you're weighing Putco against Front Runner Slimline II, Leitner Designs, Kuat Ibex, Yakima OutPost HD, or Thule Xsporter Pro for a specific use case, we can give you an honest recommendation based on selling all of them. We're not pushing one brand over another. We're pushing the right rack for your specific truck and build.
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All Roof Top Tents
The full rooftop tent catalog for buyers pairing a Putco Venture Tec Rack with an RTT setup, including iKamper, Roofnest, Alu-Cab, 23Zero, Guana, and other premium and mid-tier RTT brands.
Need Help Picking the Right Putco Venture Tec Setup?
Tell us your truck (Chevrolet Silverado, Ford F-150, or GMC Sierra), your bed length, and whether you're planning to mount a rooftop tent or just haul cargo. We'll help you pick the right Venture Tec configuration and spec out the Tec accessories that make sense for your specific build.
