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Hey everyone,
Wanted to throw something out there and see what you all think.
I’ve noticed this comes up a lot with bed racks. Most of us don’t buy one thinking “I’m going to max this thing out.” At first it’s usually just hauling a ladder, a few boards, maybe some camping gear. Then over time, more stuff ends up on top. Tools, lumber, gear for trips. You know how it goes.
That’s usually when the difference shows up. On paper, a load rating looks fine. But when everything’s actually loaded and you’re driving, stability matters just as much.
On this adjustable bed rack, we made one small structural change that ended up making a bigger difference than expected. We added a small triangular brace at the base. It doesn’t really change the look, but it stiffens the whole setup. In real-world use, it’s roughly about 100 lbs stronger than a lot of simpler designs.
We also tried something different on the top crossbars. There’s a set of sliding modules that let you lock in things like kayaks, lumber, or ladders. Once they’re set, the load stays centered and quiet. And if you don’t need them, they come off easily.
If you’re curious what that looks like,
click here to take a look 
Honestly, I’m more interested in hearing how you all think about this stuff:
• Do you care more about the rated capacity, or how the truck feels once it’s fully loaded
• Would side bars like this actually get used, or end up sitting in the garage
• Does an extra 100 lbs even matter in real life for what you carry
We’ll randomly pick 3 people from the replies and send each a $100 voucher that can be used toward this rack. Mostly though, just appreciate hearing real experiences and opinions.
Wanted to throw something out there and see what you all think.
I’ve noticed this comes up a lot with bed racks. Most of us don’t buy one thinking “I’m going to max this thing out.” At first it’s usually just hauling a ladder, a few boards, maybe some camping gear. Then over time, more stuff ends up on top. Tools, lumber, gear for trips. You know how it goes.
That’s usually when the difference shows up. On paper, a load rating looks fine. But when everything’s actually loaded and you’re driving, stability matters just as much.
On this adjustable bed rack, we made one small structural change that ended up making a bigger difference than expected. We added a small triangular brace at the base. It doesn’t really change the look, but it stiffens the whole setup. In real-world use, it’s roughly about 100 lbs stronger than a lot of simpler designs.
We also tried something different on the top crossbars. There’s a set of sliding modules that let you lock in things like kayaks, lumber, or ladders. Once they’re set, the load stays centered and quiet. And if you don’t need them, they come off easily.
If you’re curious what that looks like,
click here to take a look Honestly, I’m more interested in hearing how you all think about this stuff:
• Do you care more about the rated capacity, or how the truck feels once it’s fully loaded
• Would side bars like this actually get used, or end up sitting in the garage
• Does an extra 100 lbs even matter in real life for what you carry
We’ll randomly pick 3 people from the replies and send each a $100 voucher that can be used toward this rack. Mostly though, just appreciate hearing real experiences and opinions.
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