All About Truck Ladder Racks

When you need a way to carry ladders, pipe, lumber and all types of other equipment to the job site, truck ladder racks are your best option for doing so. Here's a look at some of your options.

The uses for these types of ladder racks for pickups and vans are basically limitless. As mentioned above they work out great for contractors and others who need to haul oversize loads, but they also work for those who enjoy camping and boating. Canoe ladder racks make transporting a canoe or kayak effortless.

Truck ladder racks come in several different styles such as a top mounted rack, side mount and even a vertical mount. A side mount is ideal for those who need a way to attach loads of fewer than 250 pounds or so. They are made of steel or aluminum and most are fully adjustable to fit any size of truck.

For vans or pickup trucks, a standard ladder rack is another choice. They can handle heavy loads of up to 500 or more pounds and many are designed to mount and dismount easily. Ladders can quickly be tied down, as well as pipe and lumber. Again, you can find this style of rack available for all makes and models of trucks and vans.

All of these racks are equipped with numerous tie down points so that you can secure any load with rope or straps with ease. Hold down arms can make it possible to handle 1-3 ladders if you need to carry them.

Many of today's truck ladder racks attach to the bed of your truck with an integrated clamping system that avoids scraping and tearing up your truck's bed. They come with all hardware and mounting accessories to make the task a lot easier.

These are only a few of the options and reasons for using ladder racks on your truck or van.