Ladder Racks for Trucks

Ladder racks for trucks are great accessories to have for your work truck, but they also have various other uses for carrying cargo beyond just work.

Ladder racks make it easier and more convenient to carry heavy equipment in your truck before you head to the job site or the campground for the weekend.

You can carry ladders on them, of course, but you can also use them for things like canoes and camping gear.

Who Needs a Ladder Rack?

Ladder racks mainly function as work truck accessories, but as mentioned above, they can also function for various other things. However, if you’ve ever had to transport a ladder, you know how difficult it can be to stow them safely in your truck bed.

Ladders are awkward pieces of equipment, and ladder racks for pickup trucks can help you avoid accidents, protect your ladder, and avoid legal problems through unsafe transport.

When you place large items on the ladder rack, you leave more room in your truck bed for smaller items, which allows for better organization and protection of these items.

Types of Ladder Racks

There are some different types of ladder racks, including over-cab, over-bed, and side-mount styles. The over-bed type is a rack system that is installed right over your truck bed. The main benefit of this type is that it makes it more convenient to carry larger items on the rack while keeping your truck bed free for smaller items.

The over-cab style sits on the cab roof so that you can carry equipment and cargo that measures the length of your truck.

Most of these types need to be permanently fixed to your truck, so that makes them more difficult to adjust and they are also somewhat limited in their use. Some over-cab styles come with adjustable or removable extensions that make things easier.

Side mount racks install onto the side of your truck and are ideal for carrying long, thin items like rolls of carpet or ladders. These can only carry up to 500 pounds depending on the rack and your vehicle.

H&H Truck Accessories carries a wide variety of top brands of ladder racks for sale. Let’s take a look at a few.

Thule

Thule is a very recognizable brand for truck accessories, including cargo boxes, truck racks, and more. The brand is known for making smart, attractive products that are high quality, easy to use, safe, and good for the environment.

H&H Truck Accessories carries a wide variety of Thule products, including the Thule 500XTB XSporter Pro truck bed rack system. This is an over-bed ladder rack that features an adjustable height system and an aerodynamic design that won’t hamper your fuel economy.

H&H Truck Accessories will install this rack at your convenience, but it only requires limited assembly and should be easy to install for most people.

Kargomaster

Kargomaster is one of the top makers of truck and van productivity accessories, including ladder racks, storage options, and shelving. H&H Truck Accessories carries a full product line from this brand to help you find the best organization for your workspace.

One of the Kargomaster ladder rack options is the 80000 Pro III Rack for full-sized trucks without a truck cap. This rack installs over your bed and also has an extension to cover the cab. This allows you to carry anything that measures the length of your bed and cab put together.

Paramount Automotive

Paramount Automotive has been making high-quality auto accessories since 2008. As one of the leading manufacturers in the industry, Paramount has integrated CNC and Robotic Welding equipment into their product lines.

H&H Truck Accessories carries many products from Paramount, including the 18602 Heavy Duty Contractors Rack. This is a truck rack system that can support loads up to 1,000 pounds. It installs over your truck bed and extends over the cab. The rear cross member can be removed if you need to haul taller items.

J-hooks are supplied to allow for no-drill assembly. H&H Truck Accessories will also install this product for you.

Truck Covers USA

Truck Covers USA is mostly known for its truck covers as the name suggests. However, they do make a nice selection of ladder racks as well. One such product is the American Truck Rack-Cab High Ladder/Contractor Truck Rack.

This rack fits a variety of different trucks and each one is designed for a specific truck. For example, the 15-UP Chevy Colorado/GMC Canyon Longbed rack. For all trucks, this is a multi-purpose rack that can also be used with roll-top truck covers. It’s easy to install and remove, and it can carry loads up to 500 pounds. Once removed, the rack easily disassembles for compact storage.

Westin Automotive

Westin designs a variety of aftermarket automotive accessories, and it is also the parent company of popular brands like Brute, Superwinch, and FEY. All Westin products are designed and engineered in California, so they are totally American-made.

H&H Truck Accessories carries a wide selection of different Westin products, including the HD Overhead Truck Rack. This rack fits over your bed and cab and is adjustable to fit many different cab and bed combinations.

Like most other products on this list, the Westin rack does not require any drilling to install but can also be installed by H&H Truck Accessories at one of our stores.

Dee Zee

Dee Zee is a well-known brand that makes truck accessories like ladder racks. H&H Truck Accessories carries the Dee Zee brand in all stores and can also install most of this equipment for you. One ladder rack option by Dee Zee is the Invis-A-Rack Cargo Management System.

This rack system installs over your truck bed and can carry up to 500 pounds. To make things even more convenient, it can fold down into a sleek profile when it’s not being used. Installation is simple with clamps that secure to the truck bed rail and no drilling required.

For a wide variety of ladder racks from these top brands and more, visit our online shopping portal or go to your local H&H Truck Accessories store for plenty of options and installation services.