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Ratcheting Cargo bar stops cargo from shifting in trucks, vans and SUVs. No drilling, easy installation and universal fit. Rubber end pads hold securely without scratching vehicle. Ratchet mechanism creates more tension for tighter, stronger hold.
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Hi everyone. It's Evangeline here at etrailer. And today, we are looking at our Erickson cargo control bar on our 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. Now, this is a cargo control bar, which means if you do have like large boxes, your tool boxes, large cargo, this is gonna help to prevent them from rolling around in your truck bed. It helps with organization, as well as keeping things nice and secure. Let's take a look at how this works.
This has a ratchet on this end. So, if you wanna take it off, you're gonna have to hold onto that lever and turn it to one end. See, this now releases your bar, allowing you to slide it in and slide it out. So here, we have our cooler, so we're gonna keep that in place as well as our box. So, I'm gonna set this to a lower setting here on our truck bed.
So, once I have it right where I want it, I then release this bar, and then I use this ratchet to get the best fit. So, we're gonna go one click. There you go, that's as good as we're gonna get. And then secure it into place in the lowest setting. Now, with it here, you can see how this will control our cargo and prevent our cooler from sliding back.
One thing you may notice though, is that it is a little bit wobbly. And it's gonna be okay still since your feet are firmly planted against your truck bed. But if you don't like that wobbliness, you might also be interested in the HitchMate stabilizer bar. That's a little bit of a larger stabilizer bar and won't have that wobble. Other than that though, it stays in place.
And this ratcheting mechanism I like cause it's a lot easier to control and to click for an easy fit. One thing about it though, is that it does extend out. So, depending on your truck bed, as you can see on our Silverado 2500, it's a perfect fit. Now, you don't have to worry about it being too short or too long. This can go from 44 inches long, all the way up to 74 inches long. So, my final thoughts about the Erickson cargo control bar is that it is nice. It is an easy fit. It works well with your truck bed in terms of stabilization and cargo control. It does have a little bit of that wobble, but you know that when cargo does come against that bar, you won't have to worry about it slipping off. So, that was a look at the Erickson cargo control bar with a ratchet here on our 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500..
Customer Satisfaction Score:
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1% of customers were not satisfied
Ratings & Reviews
Susan
2/18/2022
It is wonderful. Rockhounding tools, 2.5 gallon water jugs, all on DHs rollout tray. That bar makes the whole project a success. Took me a few tries to get how it locks and unlocks but now it is a cinch. Note to self: the tray wont want to roll with six bags of gravel on it certainly no fault of the bar!
Richard B.
5/17/2021
Awesome..works great. Holds cargo in place and have not had any issues. Makes things secure in my van.
Dave W.
11/29/2018
The cargo bar hasnt left the bed of the truck since I bought it. It still looks great as it is under the tonno cover and it also works great at holding the load, but I do need to help the ratchet by holding the sliding tab while ratcheting. I dont think it is a design issue, just an issue of being well used.
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Ray B.
7/14/2013
Update: Etrailer noticed my review and promptly shipped me another cargo bar for exchange. First Id like to say I appreciate Etrailer being concerned enough to do that without me requesting it. They are obviously concerned with customer satisfaction. I like that. Second, the newest bar that arrived was indeed somewhat better than the one I returned although, it still isnt anywhere near what I expected in a ratcheting cargo bar. When I do tighten it and lock it, it does stay in place.........until you shake it a little and it slips out of the locked position again, just like the old one. The ratchet mechanism is just not made properly for a lot of tension. I have a bed liner so it needs the extra tension to hold in place. On the Web Page for the bar it says, Ratchet mechanism creates more tension for tighter, stronger hold. Thats just not the case. I believe the cooler thats being secured in the video is empty. My conclusion is that it is just a light duty bar to hold light duty stuff. I suppose if you had light loads you were trying to secure and you didnt tighten the bar very tight, it may do well. In their defense, they never say its heavy duty. Ill keep the bar but, I still dont recommend it for anything other than really light loads. I do recommend Etrailer though. The other items I bought were excellent as well as the shipping and customer service. Dont worry Etrailer, Ill be back, and thanks for your concern and help.