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TracRac provides the ultimate in versatility with this sliding ladder rack. Rack adjusts along the length of your truck bed and easily removes from the T-track base rails. Durable aluminum is lightweight and rustproof. Multiple tie-downs included.
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The TracRac base rails provide the foundation for this unique, customizable system. No-drill, stake-pocket installation yields securely mounted rails that sit atop your factory side rails. Each rail has 2 tracks for maximum adjustability.
Because the rack section at the front of your truck bed mounts to a different T-track than the one in the rear, the sections can be moved so that they are right next to each other. The result is unobstructed access to your truck bed and improved aerodynamics when you are not using the rack.
TracRac offers accessories that are designed to mount in these tracks. Base rail tie-downs (sold separately) give you additional cargo-management options. These rustproof, aluminum tie-downs slide across the rails for optimal placement and are secured in place with the turn of a knob.
The sturdy aluminum crossbars on all TracRac truck racks feature integrated slots for mounting and easily adjusting accessories, such as the included load stops. These slots appear on both the top and bottom of the bars for the ultimate in mounting versatility. Like the pieces that mount in the base rails, these accessories also have quick-release knobs that let you loosen and tighten them with a mere twist of a knob so that they can be positioned as needed along the bars.
A built-in trip strip at the front of each crossbar shields the slots from wind, maintaining the aerodynamic quality of the bars and preventing that annoying whistle you often find with slotted bars.
Included with your TracRac SR are 8 tie-down accessories. The 4 load stops are designed to mount in the slots of the crossbars and slide along them for quick, easy adjustment. These bookend-style pieces help to hold ladders and lumber in place on the crossbars. They also have built-in loops for securing tie-down straps.
The 4 cleats attach at any of the provided mounting points along the outsides of the upright supports so that you can tie down items that require additional anchoring or that sit in your truck bed.
The TracRac base rails and rack system, as well as most TracRac accessories, are constructed of durable, lightweight aluminum. Because aluminum is lighter than steel - the material most often used for truck racks - only a small percentage of your truck's cargo capacity is taken up by the rack itself, enabling you to pack on more weight than you could with a steel system.
Even though aluminum is already rustproof in itself, TracRac has taken the extra step of adding a dual powder coat finish to further protect your rack. The electrostatic powder coat (e-coat) clings to the metal surface better than traditional paint finishes for a more durable covering. The second coat is a clear finish that adds extra shine and protection from scuffs and scratches.
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Average Customer Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars (148 Customer Reviews)
TracRac provides the ultimate in versatility with this sliding ladder rack. Rack adjusts along the length of your truck bed and easily removes from the T-track base rails. Durable aluminum is lightweight and rustproof. Multiple tie-downs included.
The rack it self has been useful. As for the quality of the product my fears of the powder coating starting to bubble and flake has happened and isn't stopping. This started about month four of owning the Thule product. There are no scratches just corrosion under the powder coat and the cause of the flaking finish. It hauls well no doubt. If you are looking for it to hold up to the elements and look tasteful mine has not. Honestly I had expected the finish to let go but not so soon. powder coating aluminum and doing it correctly is hard to do. I would order a cheaper option next time as price did not dictate quality with this product. The rack is used to carry a kayak. It has done that very well.
I did install the Thule TracRac SR. I did it on my own and it went well.
I'm really pleased with it.
As for the photo, I will send you one, once I've washed my truck.
Can't make a photo with a dirty truck.
I will leave feedback later after some time with the rack.
Excellent rack. I've using these racks for about 15 years.
James D.
7/2/2024
The bolts that keep the uprights from sliding seized on both sides. Had to cut off the plastic hand knobs to access the head of the bolts and use a pipe wrench to get the bolts out. Less than one year old. Other than that, happy with the rack.
holding up great. does its job...
Perfect for transporting our tandem kayak along with bikes while pulling a travel trailer. I do miss my tonneau cover and wish there was a way to incorporate both
Andrew N.
10/11/2022
You are in luck, because there are a few inside-bed-rail tonneau covers that fit your truck bed with the TracRac ladder rack. I would look at the Leer Soft Tonneau Cover - Roll Up - Vinyl and Aluminum # LE78VR which fits the 6-12 bed.
Great customer service
These racks are simple to install and perform as expected. Pros are that they can slide all the way to the cab to get out of the way while not in use. Or can be totally removed if you need to park in a low clearance garage or want to go through the car wash. Cons are they can and will break if you back up against a tree limb or basketball hoop but that’s not really the racks fault now is it. The silver paint will inevitably start to chip off once the cast aluminum starts to oxidize after a few years. Kind of a bummer since otherwise they look nice.
Sierra K.
5/26/2022
In the instructions, it mentions removing the rack when not in use to keep it looking new longer. Using graphite or a dry lubricant around the locks and turning the locks periodically, so they will not get stuck, is also recommended.
Easy install, great directions, awesome product. This is a well made product as reflected in the price. I would not recommend anything but this system. Including locking slide knobs would have earned it 5 stars.
The rack was sent incomplete but the follow up from e-trailer was excellent.
They responded quickly to questions and concerns an solved the problem in good time.
Works really well and allows me to still have my tonneau cover operational
Jenny N.
9/6/2022
I am sorry to see that this was rated at a one star. I wanted to ask to see how we could have made this a better experience for you.
Perfect, I'm very happy with the produc t.
We've been really happy with the Thule Sliding TracRac, and have made some unusual modifications. We wanted to mount it outside/around a camper shell, so we needed to mount the rails outboard of the truck bed (aluminum "shelves") and figure out how to make the crossbars longer (bought a third crossbar and connected extension sections by making three-holed t-slots nuts and using round aluminum tubes). None of this sanctioned by etrailer or Thule, of course. See photos, which also show an adaptor I made to mount a Thule square bar above the TracRac crossbar to use existing Thule accessories.
Past 20 years I've used Rack-It truck racks. They're solid steel, eventually rust and took two grown men (and an extra set of nuts) to remove them from the truck. Great racks. Just way more than what I need the older I get.
However I wanted something that could easily be removed (by myself), if needed, and was aluminum. I bought these, as well as the extension cantilever, and it serves my needs as a general contractor. It supports my 24' walk plank just fine. The only thing I have to be creative to transport is full length rebar. If I transported rebar all the time, this rack would not be my first choice.
At the time of my purchase, there was not a specific rack for my GMC AT4. So I simply measured the bed of the truck, bought one with a similar measurement, and modified the drilling holes to work.
Lastly, I didn't want a silver color rack on my black truck. While you could get the racks in black. You could not purchase a black cantilever. So I simply had all the pieces powder coated black.
Honestly, I get a lot of compliments on it. Because no one else has one like it.
I'm very happy with it. It's perfect for the occasional ladder, walk plank, or 16' piece of lumber. I've had it mounted for over a year now, with zero problems! I remove it weekly to go through the car wash, and throw it back on in 5 min or less when i get home.
Rack is decent as expected from Thule, but the service from etrailer was subpar. I had some questions about installation and included parts that could not be answered by the customer service rep I spoke with, all she could do was speak from her script and eventually referred me to Thule about the missing parts. I kinda thought that would be her job, but I ended up calling Thule and they were helpful as usual. I have alway had good service from etrailer, so hopefully this was just an isolated incident.
DO NOT TRUST THE ADVICE GIVEN BY THE SO-CALLED EXPERTS AT ETRAILER. This rack WILL NOT fit the Carbon Pro Bed...I was told by 2 different "experts" that this rack would fit my 2023 Sierra w/the Carbon Pro Bed, since this rack mounted to the stakebed pockets and not to the underside of the bedrail. After receiving my order, I prepared to install the rails and cutout the front stakebed pocket covers which is required to do the install (also indicated by Kevin C. from ETrailer). As soon as I got to step 3 of the rail install instructions, I knew there was a problem. The instructions indicated there was a hole on the inside of the bed to secure the rear stakebed pocket adapter to. There is no hole or any other type of access to any of the stakebed pockets on the Carbon Pro Bed. So, now I have altered bedrails and have a rack that does not fit. It is completely irresponsible of the "experts" at Etrailer to provide information or direction that is not true or hasn't been confirmed.
Shipping was a disaster, one box came right away white the second box went all over the us before showing up. But once it did the ladder rack was built incorrectly at the manufacturer and can’t be put together
Couldn't be happier with the Rack, it went together and operates flawlessly. Dealing with e trailer was a snap, I was informed all the way through the buying process of shipping and arrival dates. Will absolutely buy shop again with e trailer.
Very happy with the rack on my 2018 Silverado. I also have the Back flip hard top bed cover. I am able to open all but the very last position. I might still be able to adjust the rails and to get there but it hasn't been an issue. Used it to haul lumber and I made a bicycle rack that works with the racks and the bed cover down. Works great. Was not hard to install.
Just installed this last night sobs true rating is hard to do. With that said it is definitely good quality very tight with no wobble! Hope it works like I want with removal for trips and going through the car wash. Keeps the truck looking pretty sharp compared to the traditional ladder racks!!
etrailer.com is an outstanding company. I purchased a Thule system in January. Due to logistics (my fault) I tried to install the system in April. Three of the attachment arms were incorrect. I contacted Ashley of etrailer, the sales representative who sold me the system, who patiently listened and after receiving the needed photos and explanation, etrailer sent me a replacement system. The new system was installed and the truck is ready to go. Ashley's professionalism, communication skills, product knowledge were excellent. Ashley and etrailers' commitment to solving my issue expeditiously puts etrailer in a class by itself.
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Jeffrey
12/1/2024
he rack it self has been useful. As for the quality of the product my fears of the powder coating starting to bubble and flake has happened and isnt stopping. This started about month four of owning the Thule product. There are no scratches just corrosion under the powder coat and the cause of the flaking finish. It hauls well no doubt. If you are looking for it to hold up to the elements and look tasteful mine has not. Honestly I had expected the finish to let go but not so soon. powder coating aluminum and doing it correctly is hard to do. I would order a cheaper option next time as price did not dictate quality with this product. The rack is used to carry a kayak. It has done that very well.