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TracRac UtilityRac Utility Truck Racks

by rackdawg on August 1, 2011

Picture of the premium tracRac Utility Rac truck rack system for mounting to any utility vehicle truck boxes. Features the proprietary Trac Rac Truck Racks sliding track rack technology. Weighs just 65 lbs and handles up to 1,250 lbs of cargo.

Picture of the premium TracRac Utility Rac truck rack system for mounting to any utility vehicle truck boxes. Features the proprietary Trac Rac Truck Racks sliding track rack technology. Weighs just 65 lbs and handles up to 1,250 lbs of cargo.

Now available from select TracRac Truck Racks dealers in the United States and Canada is the all-new TracRac Utility Rac truck rack system, designed specifically for mounting to any utility truck cargo bed boxes. The Trac Rac Utility Rac is a fully-featured super duty, professional work rack designed with the same innovative technology found on the popular TracRac G2 sliding truck rack system, now an icon in the commercial work truck rack-ladder rack industry. The UtilityRac system includes four 24 inch base rails that allow the rack towers and cross bars to be positioned anywhere along the 24 inch base rails. However, also available as an optional accessory is a pair of 4 foot extension base rails that mount in between the front and rear 24 inch base rails for a seamed up, continuous sliding track base rail system. This allows the TracRac Utility Rac to slide and position anywhere along the entire base rails length, providing a very versatile solution for transporing all kinds of cargo loads, both long and short, as well as storing the towers and crossbars all the way up front of the utility truck bed when not needed. The 4 foot extension base rails also enable several TracRac truck rack accessories to mount to the base rails, including base rail tie-downs, TracRac TracTonneau tonneau cover, sliding cargo divider, sliding TracRac tool box and more. Other accessories are also available for attaching to the overhead cross bars, such as cantilever extensions for protecting the utility truck cab roof and also supporting long loads, kayak rack, ratcheting cargo buckles etc. Accessories that are included with the TracRac UtilityRac utility truck rack system are a set of Load Stops and integrated ARC side cleats on each upright tower for additional tie-down points. Built of state-of-the-art 6063 T-6 no rust aluminum so it is super strong, holds up to 1,250 lbs, yet is lightweight at just 65 lbs. Dual powder coated finish prevents dings and scratches, plus it looks great. Features the TracRac Truck Racks lifetime warranty.

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Picture of the TracRac CapRac truck cap rack - tonneau cover rack system, a versatile professional grade work rack for pickup truckbed camper shells, caps, toppers and fiberglass tonneau covers. Also serves as an excellent truck rack for carrying sports gear and equipment.

Picture of the TracRac CapRac truck cap rack - tonneau cover rack system, a versatile professional grade work rack for pickup truckbed camper shells, caps, toppers and fiberglass tonneau covers. Also serves as an excellent truck rack for carrying sports gear and equipment.

Now owned by the Thule Group, parent company of Thule Racks, the TracRac Truck Rack Company is uniquely situated to dominate the commercial work rack market even further. With the backing of Thule Racks engineers, product developers and efficient production and manufacturing systems in the United States, Trac Rac Truck Racks is upgrading and improving their entire product line with even more features and benefits. Witness the release of the TracRac CapRac truck cap rack system, specifically designed for permanently mounting to any pickup truck bed camper shell, topper or cap (alse serves as an excellent fiberglass tonneau cover rack). The TracRac CapRac now uses a very innovative swivel bracket mounting design for a universally perfect fit on virtually all styles and designs of pickup truck caps, camper shells, toppers and fiberglass tonneau covers. All the fastener hardware is also hidden, delivering a very impressive clean and finished look. The included gaskets also ensure the TracRac CapRac truck rack remains 100% waterproof at all times. Also includes a full set of Load Stops that serve as the perfect tie-downs to secure and stabilize a wide variety of gear and equipment such as ladders, lumber and plywood, conduit and piping etc. The premium, universal  Trac Rac cross bars also serve double time for leisure and recreational sport activities. Go ahead and mount a wide selection of roof baskets, cargo boxes, bike racks, kayak racks, canoe carriers, stand-up paddleboard and surfboard racks, ski and snowboard carriers etc.

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Picture of the Whispbar Racks HD Bar combination sport-work rack, the ideal choice for any professional applications, commercial work use as well as playing and having fun. Whispbar is owned by the Yakima Rack Company.

Picture of the Whispbar Racks HD Bar combination sport-work rack, the ideal choice for any professional applications, commercial work use as well as playing and having fun. Whispbar is owned by the Yakima Rack Company.

Now available at select Yakima Racks dealers thoughout the United States and Canada is the all-new Whispbar HD Bar roof rack system, the ultimate multi-purpose base rack system for anyone seeking to combine work applications with sport and having fun. Whispbar Racks is owned by Yakima, and the product line is a premium high-end option for those seeking the ultimate blend of aesthetics, universal ease of use, durability and whisper quiet cross bars that produce no noise, whistling, humming etc. The cross bars also effectively reduce wind drag and deliver better fuel economy than any other roof rack options on the market today. The Whispbar HD Bar system uses the same SmartFoot engineering as other Whispar rack models. The Smart Foot is a proprietary Yakima innovation that allows the SmartFoot to combine with any number of different Base Fit Kit options to mount to any vehicle rooftop style. Whether you need a roof rack that mounts to a completely naked rooftop, factory side rails (both flush and raised types), fixed-points, roof tracks, raingutters or even a custom permanent rack mounting application, the Whispbar HD Bar SmartFoot and appropriate Base Fit Kit will do the job. The HD Bar roof rack differs from the other Whispbar options (FlushBar, ThroughBar and Rail Bar) because the cross bars are more heavy duty and can handle up to 220 lbs of weight while the crossbars on the Flush Bar, Through Bar and RailBar models hold up to 165 lbs of weight. The HD Bars also have a uni strut T-slot running the length of them to allow for attaching many different work rack accessories such as tie-downs, load stops, ladder holders and ladder rollers, ratcheting cargo buckles, pipe and conduit holders and more. The HD Bars also have integrated tie-down points to secure any gear load. Also has rubber stripping running down the bars to protect the gear load and the crossbars themselves. Also serves to prevent the load from shifting laterally when in transit. 

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TracRac TracONE Truck Rack-Ladder Rack System

by rackdawg on July 2, 2011

Image of the all-new Trac Rac TracONE pickup truckbed ladder rack system, a one-size-fits all solution for virtually all truck bed sizes.

Image of the all-new Trac Rac TracONE pickup truckbed ladder rack system, an economical, one-size-fits all solution for virtually all truck bed sizes.

Now available from the TracRac Truck Rack Company is the TracRac TracONE truck rack-ladder rack, a complete system that fits virtually all makes and models of pickup trucks from Chevy, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Nissan, Toyota etc. Essentially it is a more budget priced version of the TracRac T-Rac G2 model, as the TracONE delivers the same materials constuction, design and installation hardware but does not include some of the upgrades available on the T-Rac G2 such as ARC Side Cleat Tie-Downs, tool box mounting kit, overhead HD Load Stops etc. The TracRac TracONE  is a super-duty commercial work rack that can carry up to 800 lbs of cargo, yet the entire system weighs just 50 lbs. Built of premium aluminum with a double-powder coated finish for protection against corrosion as well as marks and scratches. The TracRac TracONE truck rack features superb styling that looks great on any pickup truck. Very easy to install and requires no drilling. Just use the included clamps to secure onto the pickup truckbed rails. Optional accessories also available for use with the system.

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TracRac T-Rac G2 Truck Rack-Ladder Rack System

by rackdawg on June 30, 2011

Image of the second generation (thus the G2 in the name) TracRac T-Rac G2 truck rack complete system, which replaces the original T-Rac model with advancements in strength, design and included accessories.

Image of the second generation (thus the G2 in the name) TracRac T-Rac G2 truck rack complete system, which replaces the original T-Rac model with advancements in strength, design and included accessories.

Now that TracRac is owned by Thule Racks many new advancements in product design are being released rapidly, whether in the form of completely new truck rack-ladder rack products or improvements on existing models. The TracRac T-Rac G2 truck rack is an example of the latter, called the T-Rac G2 because it is the 2nd generation and improves on the original T-Rac truck rack with the ability to now handle up to 800 lbs. of cargo, and doing so at the lightweight of 55 lbs. The 100% rust free all aluminum construction is super strong and rugged. Plus a double powder coat has been added in the finishing process to provide further weatherproof protection and corrosion resistance. Resists scratches and marks too. Very simple installation process of the Trac Rac TRac G2, no drilling required, just install via the included clamping devices to the pickup truck bed rails. Compatible with virtually all pickup truck makes and models from Chevy, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Nissan, Toyota pickup trucks etc. New included accessories for securing loads ( HD Load Stops and ARC Side Cleats) and also mounting tool boxes (universal toolbox mounting kit) from virtually all tool box manufacturers. Many additional accessories are also available for use with the TracRac T-Rac system.

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ORS Racks Direct recently launched an exclusive TracRac truck racks interative online fit selection tool to determine which current Trac Rac products are compatible with any specific pickup truck, van or utility vehicle.

ORS Racks Direct recently launched an exclusive TracRac truck racks interative online fit selection tool to determine which current Trac Rac products are compatible with any specific pickup truck, van or utility vehicle.

Interested in TracRac’s new line-up of truck racks, van racks and utility vehicle racks – the TracRac G2, T-Rac G2, TracONE, CabRac, CapRac, TracVan and Utility Rac – and wondering which models fit your specific pickup truck, van or utility vehicle? You can now look to ORS Racks Direct for their all-new exclusive TracRac truck racks online fit selection tool. Simply select your vehicle specifics and you are instantly presented with all the possible Trac Rac rack systems and accessories that are compatible with your vehicle.

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2009 Toyota Tacoma commercial truck rack

by Rack Princess on June 17, 2010

2009 Toyota Tacoma double cab pickup truck commercial truck rack - this is the Thule DeWalt 375 PRO work-commercial truck rack.

2009 Toyota Tacoma double cab pickup truck commercial truck rack. Includes the Thule DeWalt 375 PRO work-commercial truck rack and Thule XK1 Adapter Kit.

An all time favorite picture!  This commercial truck rack for a 2009 Toyota Tacoma pickup truck consists of the Thule DeWalt 375 PRO work-commercial truck rack and the Thule XK1 Adapter Kit (used to mount the 375 Thule to the bed rail track of the 2009 Toyota Tacoma).  A rock solid heavy duty truck rack for a 2009 Toyota Tacoma!

More details and to see what the 2009 Toyota Tacoma commercial truck rack is carrying (hint: this is not from the set of GhostBusters).

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Great shot of a 2010 Toyoto Tundra geared up using the Thule 422XT Xsporter truck rack attached to the bed rails with Thule Atlantis 1800XTB cargo box and Thule 91724 Ski/Snowboard rack.

Great shot of a 2010 Toyoto Tundra truck rack system geared up using the Thule 422XT Xsporter truck rack attached to the Toyota Tundra bed rails with Thule 685BXT Atlantis 1200 cargo box and Thule 91726 Pull Top Ski/Snowboard carrier

There’s a lot going on in this terrific customer install photo of a 2010 Toyota Tundra truck rack system.  Mounted on top of the Toyota Tundra pickup truck bed rails is the awesome Thule 422XT Xsporter truck rack using the Thule XK2 adapter kit which integrates into the 2010 Toyota Tundra Utili-track system.  The Xsporter truck rack has adjustable height, and in this configuration it is in the lowest position for minimal air resistance when driving.  Mounted directly to the Thule Racks 422XT Xsporter truck rack 450 lb capacity load bars are the Thule 91726 PullTop Ski-Snowboard rack capable of carrying up to four pairs of skis or two snowboards and the Thule 685BXT Atlantis 1200 cargo box, capable of carrying all the gear for a great day on the slopes.  This set up allows completely frees up the cargo bed for other use including picking up fellow skiers and riders who are hitching on the mountain road!

All Toyota Tundra truck rack system installaton information.

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1999 Ford F-250 Canoe Truck Rack

by rackdawg on May 10, 2010

Superb photo of a 1999 Ford F-250 Super Duty Super Cab canoe truck rack system using the Yakima Q Towers Half Pack, Yakima Outdoorsman 300 pickup truckbed rack and Gunwale Brackets canoe carrier.
Excellent photo of a 1999 Ford F-250 Super Duty Super Cab canoe truck rack system using the Yakima Q Towers Half Pack, Yakima Outdoorsman 300 pickup truckbed rack and Gunwale Brackets canoe carrier.

The perfect picture to illustrate how to transport a canoe or any long items such as kayaks, ladders, lumber and more on a pickup truck. This customer installation features a 1999 Ford F250 canoe truck rack that is configured using the Yakima Q Tower Half Pack mounted to the Ford F-250 Super Duty cab roof (Q Tower Half Pack includes a pair of Yakima Q58 clips, pair of Q Towers and a single crossbar), full-size model Yakima Outdoorsman 300 truck rack half set mounted to the Ford F-250 pickup truck bed rails (Outdoorsman 300 Half Set includes a pair of upright Towers and also using a single crossbar of the same length as used on the Q Tower Half Pack cab roof rack) and Yakima GunWale Brackets canoe rack mounted to the crossbars.

1999 Ford F-250 canoe truck rack install details

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Thule 480 Traverse Half Pack Roof Rack

by rackdawg on April 22, 2010

Image of the all-new Thule Racks 480 Traverse Half pack roof rack, ideal for pickup truck cab roof tops.

Image of the all-new Thule Racks 480 Traverse Half pack roof rack, ideal for pickup truck cab roof tops.

Now available is the Thule 480 Traverse Half Pack roof rack system. Includes a pair of Thule 480 Traverse Feet, two Thule Traverse Fit Kit clips and a single Thule square load bar. The Half Pack is a superb option for car roof tops and pickup truck cabs when only a single cross bar is required, instead of the usual two cross bars on a typical roof rack system. The Thule 480 Traverse Half Pack is most often used in a configuration that includes the Half Pack installed on a truck cab roof and a T-mast style rack mounteed to the rear trailer hitch reciever or used along with a pickup truck bed rack. Ideal for hauling long items such as canoes, kayaks, lumber, ladders etc.

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2005 Toyota Tacoma Truck Rack with Thule 422XT

by rackdawg on April 19, 2010

Features in the photo above is a 2005 Toyota Tacoma X-Runner truck rack system that has the Thule 422XT Xsporter mounted to the pickup truck bed track system using the Thule XK1 Adapter Kit.

Featured in the photo above is a 2005 Toyota Tacoma X-Runner truck rack system that has the Thule 422XT Xsporter mounted to the pickup truck bed track system using the Thule XK1 Adapter Kit.

Looking for a general purpose heavy-duty combination work and sport truck rack system? Check out the Thule 422XT Xsporter pickup truck rack. The image above shows it being used as a 2005 Toyota Tacoma X-Runner truck rack. It mounts to the pickup truck bed rail track system using the Thule XK1 Adapter Kit. It also locks to the Toyota Tacoma using the included set of locks. No need to buy extra load stops either if you plan to haul ladders, lumber, a canoe and other items because the 422XT includes a set of all-purpose XStops load stops.

2005 Toyota Tacoma truck rack install details

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2008 Ford F450 Front Hitch Bike Rack

by rackdawg on April 17, 2010

A fabulous customer install photo of a 2008 Ford F450 truck rack for bikes using the Thule Racks 916XT T2 mounted to the front hitch receiver on the Ford F-450.

A fabulous customer install photo of a 2008 Ford F450 truck rack for bikes using the Thule Racks 916XT T2 mounted to the front hitch receiver on the Ford F-450.

A dynamite example of how to bring those bicycles along when hitting the road towing a camper. This 2008 Ford F450 front hitch bike rack is using the Thule 916XT T2 platform bike rack for 2 inch hitch receivers. You won’t find a better hitch bike rack than the Thule T2 916 XT bicycle carrier. It includes many premium features such as all locks for locking the T2 to the pickup truck and the bicycles to the rack, convenient low level height for easy loading and unloading of bikes, compatible with all styles and sizes of bicycles, folds up when not needed, and many more cool features.

2008 Ford F450 front hitch bike rack install details

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2006 Dodge Ram A.R.E. Camper Shell Roof Rack

by rackdawg on April 14, 2010

A very slick 2006 Dodge Ram A.R.E. truck cap roof rack photo that shows the Yakima Tracks mounted tothe A.R.E. camper shell and Yakima Control Towers system attached to the Tracks.

A very slick 2006 Dodge Ram A.R.E. truck cap roof rack photo that shows the Yakima Tracks mounted to the A.R.E. camper shell and Yakima Control Towers system attached to the Tracks.

This 2006 Dodge Ram ARE camper shell rack system is configured using the 60 inch Yakima Tracks, which are installed onto the A.R.E. truck cap roof top. The Tracks can be quickly cut to any shorter length for a nice and custom fit for any gear equipment transport needs or camper shell roof top.  The Yakima Control Towers roof rack is then attached to the Tracks via the included Yakima LP1 Landing Pads (also included are the set of four Control Towers and pair of Yakima cross bars, the 58″ length bars are ideal for this set up). The LP1 Yakima # 1 Landing Pads mount right onto the Tracks and then the Control Towers snap onto the Lp1 Landing Pads. Just a super, simple to install and use camper shell rack that also provides a very premium, integrated look.

2006 Dodge Ram A.R.E. camper shell roof rack install details

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2009 GMC Sierra Extended Cab Truck Roof Rack

by rackdawg on April 9, 2010

Picture of a 2009 GMC Sierra extended cab roof rack using the Yakima Q Towers, Q118 Clips and 58 inch crossbars as the base system with a Yakima fairing attached to the front crossbar.

Picture of a 2009 GMC Sierra extended cab roof rack using the Yakima Q Towers, Q118 Clips and 58 inch crossbars as the base system with a Yakima fairing attached to the front crossbar.

Thought your only option for a truck rack was a system for the pickup truckbed, check out this sweet customer installation of a 2009 GMC Sierra cab roof rack with wind fairing. The system is configured using the Yakima Q Tower roof rack system that includes a set of four Q Towers,  four Yakima Q118 clips and a pair of 58 inch length Yakima round cross bars. An extra-large 50 inch Yakima fairing is connected to the front crossbar.

2009 GMC Sierra pickup truck roof rack install details

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2003 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Truck Rack

by rackdawg on March 14, 2010

A super-duty, commercial work truck rack solution, this customer installation photo illustrates how the Thule 376 Pro Series truck rack is used as a 2003 Chevy Silverado 3500 truck rack. The Tule 376 is mounted to a set of custom truck bed rails.

A super-duty, commercial work truck rack solution, this customer installation photo illustrates how the Thule 376 Pro Series truck rack is used as a 2003 Chevy Silverado 3500 truck rack. The Tule 376 is mounted to a set of custom truck bed rails.

If your pickup truck has custom truck bed rails and you are looking for a truck rack to mount to them, chances are the Thule 376 Pro commercial truck rack is the choice for you. Check out this ORS Racks Direct customer install picture of a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 truck rack using the Tule 376 work rack mounted to custom bed rails on the pickup truck.

2003 Chevy Silverado 3500 truck rack install details

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2004 Ford F250 Kayak Truck Rack Install

by rackdawg on March 12, 2010

Customer install photo of a 2004 Ford F250 truck rack with 2 kayak racks attached. System includes the Thule 376 Pro truck rack, Thule 881 Top Deck kayak racks and Thule Xadapt3 kit.

Customer install photo of a 2004 Ford F250 truck rack with 2 kayak racks attached. System includes the Thule 376 Pro truck rack, Thule 881 Top Deck kayak racks and Thule Xadapt3 kit.

Looking to work hard during the week at the construction site but want to still have some fun playing on the weekends? Check out the Thule 376 Pro Series truck rack system then. This sweet customer installation picture is a great example of how it’s done. The 2004 Ford F250 truck rack with kayaks racks configuration includes the Thule 376 work truck rack mounted to the Ford F250 crew cab pickup truckbed, and 2 sets of Thule 881 Top Deck kayak racks are mounted to the truck rack cross bars using 2 sets of Thule Xadapt3 Kits. This heavy-duty, industrial, commercial truck rack will still serve you well carrying construction equipment, ladders, lumber etc. Work hard and play hard with this set up!

2004 Ford F250 truck rack & kayak racks install details

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Thule 480 Traverse roof rack system review by 'Andrea". She is using it as a 2003 Chevy Silverado pickup truck rack.

Thule 480 Traverse roof rack system review by 'Andrea". She is using it as a 2003 Chevy Silverado pickup truck rack.

Overall Rating: 5 Stars (out of 5)

“I ordered the Thule 480 Traverse roof rack system for my husbands 2003 Chevy Silverado pickup truck and he was able to install the system and found it fairly easy to do. I also ordered the fairing because I think it makes the overall system look better and sportier. I am overall happy with my purchase, although I cannot compare it to the Yakima Racks system because I have never owned one but many canoeing enthusists tell me the Thule system is better than Yakima. The only suggestion I would make is that on the fairing they suggested that his truck would need the size Large and to me the fairing doesn’t look quite wide enough for his truck. After measuring it and looking at the meausurements for the xlarge I think the xlarge would have been the better choice because I think the fairings should go across the whole vehicle.”

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An admittedly poor quality photo of Mr. LeRose standing next to his good lookin' Toyota Tacoma truck rack setup that includes the Yakima Frontloader bike rack and Yakima Mako Saddles - HullyRoller kayak rack combination.
An admittedly poor quality photo of Mr. LeRose standing next to his good lookin’ Toyota Tacoma truck rack setup that includes the Yakima Frontloader bike rack and Yakima Mako Saddles – HullyRoller kayak rack combination.

ORS Racks Direct enjoyed a great day hanging out with Mr. LeRose, Yakima Racks Eastern Regional Sales Director, going over the new 2010 Yakima Racks product lineup. Looking great indeed, with new products such as the Yakima Frontloader bike rack, Yakima EvenKeel kayak carrier, Yakima SpareTime spare tire mount bike rack and more! Of course we just had to snap a quick pic of his Toyota Tacoma truck rack setup (apologies for the terrible picture quality, combination of blackberry camera and a foggy day!) He is using the Yakima Control Tower roof rack system mounted to permanently installed Yakima Tracks on his Toyota Tacoma cab roof. Connected to the roof rack crossbars is the Yakima Frontloader bike rack and the Yakima Mako Saddles - HullyRoller kayak rack combination. See you soon Dan and thanks for lunch!

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GMC Sierra Truck Rack For Carrying Kayaks, etc

by Rack James on September 24, 2009

gmc sierra truck rack with thule 375 Professional truck rack system with thule 883 glide and set kayak rack

gmc sierra truck rack using thule 375 Professional truck rack system with thule 883 glide and set kayak rack

Here is a good example of how a commercial truck rack can do light duty work on its days off from hauling up to 750 pounds of contracter supplies.  The Thule 883 Glide and Set kayak rack mounts directly to the crossbars of this Thule 375 Professional truck rack.  Shown also are a set of Thule 344 Load Stops which come free with the Thule 375.

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Nissan Frontier Truck Rack with TracRac Truck Rack System

by Rack James on September 23, 2009

Nissan Frontier with TracRac Truck System

Nissan Frontier Truck Rack with TracRac Truck Rack System

This Nissan Frontier has the slick TracRac sliding pickup truck rack system in “outta the way” mode.  This is the beauty of the TracRac sytem–when you don’t need the services of the crossbars, you can slide them together to maximize the carrying capacity of your truck bed.  This also keeps the noise down.

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2009 Toyota Highlander Kayak Rack for Bell Northstar Canoe

Q: I watched the Malone BigFoot Pro canoe rack video and it looks like a great solution as a factory rack mount canoe rack for that particular Old Towne canoe. I’m concerned with my canoe (32″ wide) there won’t be enough room between the L brackets on my 2009 Toyota Highlander factory rack for my canoe( Bell Northstar 32″)?

A: Yes that is a concern. You do need to measure how wide your factory bars are and compare that to the width of your canoe. Some configurations that have very wide canoes will be too wide , as the L-Brackets widest setting will be limited to the width of your factory crossbars. In your case you would need to install a base rack system such as the Inno INFR roof rack or Thule 450 Crossroad carrack to your 2009 Toyota Highlander roof rack side rails. You can then attach a canoe rack to the base rack crossbars.

http://www.orsracksdirect.com/malone-bigfoot-pro-canoe-rack-mpg112md.html

http://www.orsracksdirect.com/inno-in-fr-car-rack-system.html

http://www.orsracksdirect.com/thule-450-complete-car-roof-rack.html

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2002 Nissan Maxima Roof Rack using Yakima Q Tower Car Rack System

Q: I want to now use my Yakima Q Towers system for a 2002 Nissan Maxima roof rack (I have Q Towers from another vehicle). What Q clips do I need?

A: For a 2002 Nissan Maxima you will need 2 pairs of Q106 clips. You can select them from the dropdown menu on the Yakima Q Clips product page here…

http://www.orsracksdirect.com/yakima-qclips.html

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Yakima Racks Work on Thule 422XT Xsporter Truck Rack

We have tested and verified that the Yakima universal mounts, that come with Yakima kayak racks and upright mount bike racks, will fit nicely to the Thule Xsporter bars. Great news for anyone with Yakima carriers currently or interested in purchasing these carriers for use on this truck rack.

http://www.orsracksdirect.com/thule-422xt-xsporter-truck-rack.html

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Installing a Custom Kayak Trailer on Current Cargo Trailer

Q: I already have a multi-purpose cargo trailer (not a kayak specific trailer like the Malone or RackandRoll trailers). My trailer has steel side rails and wondering if I can attach a truck rack or something to these trailer side rails. This would allow me to carry kayaks, canoe, bikes etc. over top of the trailer and free up space for my other gear on the floor of the trailer. Any advice?

A: You can absolutely add truck rack towers to your trailer. Check out this custom kayak trailer setup. This guy simply mounted 2 pairs of Yakima Outdoorsman Towers to his trailer side rails and used a pair of Yakima crossbars. You can then mount any gear carriers to the crossbars!

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