The Thule TracRac UtilityRac slides easily along its built-in T-track base rails, so you can position the uprights exactly where you need them. Just loosen the integrated quick-release clamping knobs, move the rack, and tighten it back down to lock in place. The four included 24" base rails—two per side—give you 2 feet of travel for shifting between long and short loads. Optional track extensions (sold separately) let the rack slide the full length of your bed when you need more reach.
This rack is rated for a 1,250-lb carrying capacity, giving it the strength for hauling ladders, lumber, pipe, or other heavy gear every day. The wide bases at each upright keep the system stable without extra bracing, and the 17" height provides plenty of clearance above the bed for your cargo. It’s a straightforward bolt-on setup that’s solid once installed.
Four heavy-duty aluminum load stops are included to keep cargo from shifting. They mount right into the slotted crossbars and slide into position with a simple twist of the knob. Each load stop has built-in tie-down loops for straps. You also get four side cleats that attach to the uprights for extra tie-down points when you’re carrying irregular or lower-profile gear.
The elliptical crossbars are shaped to cut down on drag and wind noise. Built-in airfoil trip strips block airflow through the slots to stop that high-pitched whistle that open channels can make. The result is a smoother, quieter ride even when you’re hauling long gear at highway speeds.
The rack and base rails are made from lightweight 6000-series aluminum, so they’re strong without adding unnecessary weight. The metal is naturally rustproof, and the dual-stage powder coat adds even more protection. An e-coat layer bonds tightly to the aluminum, and a clear top coat resists scratches and scuffs to keep the system looking sharp for the long haul.
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Hi, everyone. Steven here with etrailer.com. Today we're looking at our Thule Thule TracRac Utility Rack Sliding Ladder Rack for your utility vehicles. Now this, folks, is considered the short version of this Thule TracRac utility rack. They do make this in different heights. This is the short one.
Now when this is installed, it'll look something like this photo. Keep in mind it's a utility bed that this is going on and bolting in place. Now, I wanna point out as well, from the beginning, I've only got about half of this rack set up here for demo today due to space constraints and those kind of things, and some of it is loose fitting so bear with me today. I do wanna open an image of what you're gonna get in the box. You're gonna get all the hardware, all the uprights, all the support legs, all the knobs, all the L brackets for the ladder rack, tie down points, those kind of things.
Every kind of space you need, everything you're gonna get. So what you're seeing before you, you're basically gonna get this times two. And again, all the hardware has been pretty much used with the exemption of, obviously, this isn't bolted onto a bed yet. Now getting into it, this adjustable ladder rack will slide in unique T-track base rails. So these rails here that you see on the side, if I zoom in here, you can get a better view.
These are a T-track slot. If I loosen this knob here, this could slide forward and back. Now I'm gonna try to do it gently, or at least slide the base here just to kind of show you. Keep in mind I'm not bolting in anything. So that's about as far as I'm gonna be able to go safely today.
But this can slide forward or back about six to eight inches, give or take. You can buy extra rails versus what this comes with, sold separately if you wanna be able to slide the full length of that utility rack. Now I've got it zoomed in here, again, you have nice quick locking knobs. You've got anchor points here. The uprights here are only about 17 inches tall. And on the top here you've got a locking knob, and then you can loosen and slide this anchor point along with the other side. And then, let's see, you have a piece of piping here maybe. You tighten these down, now it's not going anywhere. More importantly, you're probably using it for maybe a ladder or something like that. You tighten it down, move this one to where you need, tighten 'em both down, and then whatever's in here, again, is not going anywhere. So a very simple design, very nice. You got anchor points here and here. And the fact this can slide all the way out to the edge is pretty impressive. Now everything here is a nice aluminum construction. It's not gonna rust or corrode. They've e-coated this followed by a clear coat for improved resistance to scratches. So they've done that. Again, everything's aluminum. It's lightweight, but sturdy. Now the overall length of these upright bars are gonna be pretty long. Let's get a measurement on them. And that's gonna be to hold lots of gear for you. I'm right at about 69 and a half long. So 69 and one half inches long on the overall width of those bars. And again, 17 inches from the base here to the bottom of the support bar. So again, this is a nice option for you if you're looking for a rack for your utility beds. And again, they're gonna be some drilling required to install this. You're gonna get two of these uprights and everything. These can hold 1,250 pounds carrying capacity when you use 'em both together. So they're gonna be very nice. Now you have a wide base option on these bases here. You can flip this sideways if you need to to fit your specific utility bed, and that will give you a wider kind of stability there. And then this slot here, your base would be on that upright versus the other one. So it could drop it potentially a little lower if you need that. Or just depending on your utility bed, how you need to install it. Now this, again, is a 6,000 series aluminum construction. It's very strong and durable. The top here is an airflow design. So air goes right up and over it, which is gonna make 'em quieter. You don't have to worry about vibrations and those kind of things, or whistling. So very nice option. Well folks, I think that's gonna wrap it up for our quick look today. Before we go, one last thing. These knobs up here that you can slide the full length, there's a slot about here on the track. You can actually take them up and out if you need to. And if you want to put something super flat on top and you didn't need these, you can potentially take them out if you need it. So that's another nice feature as well. Again, simply screw 'em in tight and you're good to go. Well that's gonna wrap it up, folks. I'm Steven, thanks for watching.
Ratings & Reviews
great fit. etrailer delivered when nobody else could. Will be coming back if I need anything.
I do really like the versatility of this ladder rack. I have this type of ladder rack on a truck I purchased that was set up for construction and is the main reason I ordered this one. I do suggest the full rail for both sides of the truck for the simple moving of the back rack forward when not in use. Not to mention it does look good on the trucks compared to others.
First of all, the quality of the materials is not in question - this is a good looking, solid rack with excellent functionality. No complaints there. Somebody on e-trailer responded to a question and reported that the height of this rack is 22" to the bottom of the bars and that the bars add an additional 2" - which I took to mean that the top of the bars would be at 24", but that is not the case. The top the bars is 22". That misinformation is frustrating, because I had anticipated that the top of the bars would be *just* over the top of my cab, but instead, they are about an inch below the top of my cab. That was not a fun discovery. Also, the mounting directions for this rack might be the worst I have ever seen. The printed directions do not even match the parts list - meaning that there are numerous parts included that are necessary to install that are not mentioned anywhere in the directions. I studied these instructions for hours trying to figure them out, but due to numerous missing steps and the parts not matching the parts list, I had to piece it together with my own best guesses as to what the parts were intended for. I didn't want to ding this product by lowering the star rating because it looks good and feels secure and strong and well designed, but I just can't gloss over the extremely frustrating installation. I'm very mechanically inclined, so let me just say ... "good luck - you will need it."
Really like the rack. Only short fall is the way it's packed. Came with dent and scratches. Kind of disappointing when it costs around 900.
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