Is this right for you? Product Expert Matthew S says:
Yes, if you:
Plan on carrying a lot of wide gear
Want to avoid having bolts sticking up from the bedrails
No, if you:
Are going to be transporting heavy gear
Are easily distracted by noise - rack tends to whistle while driving
Park your truck outside - this rack is prone to corroding when left in the elements
This sturdy, lightweight aluminum rack clamps securely onto your truck bed side rails and lets you carry ladders, lumber, supplies, and equipment. Adjustable load stops included. Fastest Shipping and Guaranteed Lowest Prices for MaxxTow Truck Bed Ladder Rack w/ Load Stops - Aluminum - 400 lbs. Read our customer reviews of MaxxTow ladder racks. Call 800-298-8924 for expert service or order your ladder racks part number MT70423 by MaxxTow online at etrailer.com.
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MaxxTow Ladder Racks
- MT70423
MaxxTow
Truck Bed
Fixed Rack
Aluminum
No-Drill Application
Over the Bed
Fixed Height
2 Bar
Standard Duty
This sturdy, lightweight aluminum rack clamps securely onto your truck bed side rails and lets you carry ladders, lumber, supplies, and equipment. Adjustable load stops included.
Features:
Economical, lightweight rack lets you carry ladders, lumber, and more with ease
Crossbars adjust to fit most truck bed widths
Aerodynamic crossbar design reduces drag and noise
Elliptical crossbars are streamlined to minimize wind resistance
Included load stops keep ladders, lumber, and other cargo in place
Slide within slots to adjust for differently sized loads
Twist to lock into place
Extruded aluminum with internal reinforcement for increased strength and rigidity
Durable, rustproof powder coat finish
Quick, easy clamp-on installation - no drilling required
Padded clamps will not damage your truck's rails
Specs:
Capacity: 400 lbs
Crossbar dimensions: up to 70" long x 3-3/8" wide x 1-5/8" tall
Upright bar height: 26"
90-Day warranty
Notes: This rack cannot be used with tonneau covers. If the truck has an over-the-rail liner or OEM sliding tie-down anchor tracks, modifications will need to be made.
This truck bed ladder rack offers 400 lbs of raised, cargo-hauling capacity. This workhorse ladder rack hauls ladders, lumber, pipe, and rebar, freeing up your truck bed for other equipment.
The aerodynamic design of the crossbars creates less wind drag and helps to promote fuel efficiency. The included load stops can be loosened and changed to the desired position by sliding them along a channel. Then simply retighten them to lock them into position.
Sturdy, Rustproof Construction
The MaxxTow rack system is constructed of durable, lightweight aluminum with a powder coat finish.
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.
Simple, Clamp-On Installation
This ladder rack installs quickly and easily on your truck bed side rails. Simply position the bases of the rack where indicated in the included instructions and secure them with the provided clamps. The clamps are padded to protect your truck's side rails from scratches and scuffs.
Average Customer Rating: 4.4 out of 5 stars (97 Customer Reviews)
This sturdy, lightweight aluminum rack clamps securely onto your truck bed side rails and lets you carry ladders, lumber, supplies, and equipment. Adjustable load stops included.
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by: Jim g07/03/2016
2015 Ram 1500
Very happy with this sturdy rack to carry my kayaks while towing a travel trailer. A small park was missing when received, but the folks at etrailer handled the problem and shipped the missing part. Have bought several times from etrailer and will continue to use them.
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Great product but why don't us have parts for this. The load stops fall off and you don't have replacements. What a joke either make them that they don't come off or supply the parts.
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We cannot obtain replacement load stops from MaxxTow, but the Rola # 59794 Load Stops for Rola Haul-Your-Might Truck Bed Ladder Rack - Aluminum - Qty 4 $83.64 load stops sold in a quantity of 4 would be compatible.
Fits great on my 2014 Ram 1500 quad cab 6.4 bed very easy to install and comes apart very easy when not in use , It can of hums a little bit when on highway when driving ..Over all I like this ladder rack and for the price it's a great buy .
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Great product but even better customer service.
First the product: I received the bed rack. I put it together and installed in just over an hour.
Fit on my truck just perfect. Only two minor adjustments because of my bed liner not the product.
After getting it installed. I did notice that I was missing 2 of the load stops. I installed the two I had and I lost one due to the fact that I did not tighten them in place.
The customer service:
I reached out to etrailer and explained about the missing ones and about the one I lost. I offered to purchase the one I lost. George J. Decided to take my order. He sent me out a new set. Only problem, he forgot to send the screws along with them.
I called etrailer again and explained the issue. Carol C. right away sent me the correct items. Not only did she send out the screws but also a new set of stops and extra parts for the entire rack. All at no cost to me. This to me was above and beyond great customer service.
Because of the outstanding customer service of both George and Carol. I give etrailer 10 stars. A 5 for George and his efforts. A 5 for Carol for her over the top outstanding customer service.
I highly recommend this product and etrailer has won me over as a lifetime customer. Etrailer has convinced me that they are a company that truly cares about the customer. Something very rare this day and age.
Thank you etrailer for hiring the right people to represent your company.
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by: Jerry10/19/2020
2020 Ford Ranger
Excellent product. I was able to install it by myself. This will work just fine.
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by: Peter09/14/2020
2019 Nissan Frontier
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by: Sarah08/26/2020
Just installed, went on easily. Overall seems well made. We'll see how well it travels......
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by: Robert07/09/2020
The ladder rack I ordered was high quality and easy to install. The only thing better than the product that was delivered was the service I received from everyone at etrailer!
Thanks again!
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by: Mike F07/03/2020
2018 Ford F-150
Great racks. Easy to install on 2018 Ford F-150. I’ve used them for ladders, wood, stand up paddle board, kayaks and canoe. They’re lightweight and easy to put on and take off.
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by: Vinnie06/15/2020
Happy with the rack. Sturdy on my vehicle, and the rack goes on and off easy. I use it to hall two kayaks.
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by: David06/10/2020
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
We just mounted this to our new pickup. It took less than thirty minutes and is as solid as the $1200 competition.
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by: Gary B05/21/2020
I purchased these "easy to install ladder racks" about a year ago for the purpose of hauling long tent poles. I am an auctioneer and we occasionally need to set up tents on the location of the auction. I did not want racks on my truck permanently. I wanted some that could be installed quickly when needed. After much research I purchased this set.
The racks arrived quickly. I read the instructions before installing. The first time it took about 15 minutes to install and about 5 minutes to remove. The second time it took less time to install. They are heavy duty and look very nice on the truck.
I am very pleased with the quality and the all around experience with the purchase.
I would recommend etrailer.com and this particular product.
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by: Jon05/18/2020
Paula did an outstanding job. 802791
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by: Jerry W05/17/2020
Shipped very fast and works great. 799321
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by: Gene W11/07/2019
perfect for what i need goes together easy and is solid and hold my ladders great
sorry don't have it on my truck at the moment so i cant supply a pic
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good
Gene W - 11/07/2020
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by: Ken J10/14/2019
positive: easy install, sturdy enough, fits the truck.
Negative: whistles (expected based on other reviews). Surface rust on the welds.
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by: Andres C.09/30/2019
I would not buy it again, The rack looks great in pictures and it works good but It took one rainy night to start rusting and running rusty water down my brand new truck.
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Great product easy to take down and put up
I use I for my two Kayak and works great also used it to haul some long lumber no problems . Great product great price .
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by: Mark S08/18/2019
The rack itself is great but the fixtures are rusting. Little bit disappointed to be honest.
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by: Gary R.08/13/2019
I bought these to carry my kayaks when we go camping. They wok great. I can install them in about 30 minutes and I’m ready to load the kayaks. When we get back from our camping trip I can remove them and put my bed cover back on until next trip.
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Great!!
Gary R - 08/16/2020
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by: Rush D.08/08/2019
It has been great for my purpose. I use it to carry two 10 ft kayaks. When I am pulling a travel trailer, it works as well. I think I can carry another kayak, but have not tried yet.
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by: Darryl07/27/2019
2013 Toyota Tundra
Came in two days. Easy to install. Great so far.
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by: Mike J07/22/2019
Still using these frequently, after a year. Other than some rust discoloration around some of the welds, they still look and work great. Only minor annoyance (not a dig on the racks), is if you want to a “j-hook” carriers for your kayaks, you may neeed to get a longer bolt for the j-hook mounts. Seems they are designed for smaller crossbars. It’s minor and I don’t mind having stronger crossbars holding the cargo. Glad I purchased these and if I needed another set, I wouldn’t bother shopping around.
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A year later and this rack is solid. It fit great with my 2018 F-150. I mostly use it fo my paddleboards and surf boards. I've traveled as far as 600-mile trips to races with my boards on top and it's been great.
A few notes: There's some noticeable rust forming on and around the bolts after several months, so keep aware of that. Also, not sure how I lost the plastic end cap on the top tube, but it's not a deal-breaker. And of course, the noticeable 'wind-whistle' when you're driving without music will be present. Otherwise, great product and excellent service from etrailer.
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We have similar ladder racks that fit your 2015 Toyota Tacoma but the MaxxTow part # MT70423 that you referenced is not listed as a fit so we don't have a way to recommend this as a fit for your truck. Instead you'd want the Rola Haul Your Might # 59799 which is a fit. To see how it installs on a similar Tacoma check out the install video that shows it installed on a similar 2018 Tacoma. view full answer...
One of the main reasons the MaxxTow Truck Bed Ladder Rack # MT70423 for your 2019 Ford F-150 is howling is because the T-slot on the crossbars is open. What you can do is use the Top Channel Cover for Thule Xsporter Pro Load Bars # 852-5402-013 and insert that into the T-slot of the MaxxTow bars. Though it was designed for a Thule crossbar, it does fit the MaxxTow rack's T-slot.
This channel cover has what is called a "WindDiffuser textured surface" that is designed to minimize wind... view full answer...
I recommend to use a Thule Top Channel Cover part # 852-5402-013 to insert into the T-channel on the aero bars of the ladder rack part # MT70423. I went to the warehouse and tested the top channel rubber strip and it fits the T-channel on the Maxxtow Aero bars on the top and the bottom channel. The rubber stripping is designed to cut down on wind noise because it blocks the wind from getting into the T-channel and creating a whistling sound. The strip does need to be cut around accessories... view full answer...
The MaxxTow Truck Bed Ladder Rack w/ Load Stops - Aluminum - 400 lbs # MT70423 has an overall depth of 1/2 inch and width of 1 inch. I've detailed the measurements in the attached photo. The top slot and bottom slot of the bar are identical. There are not any replacement bars available separately they only come in the kit. view full answer...
We have uprights that can attach to utility trailers like with the part # MPG493 which could be the base you could use for your kayak racks. The bars of this are compatible with standard kayak carriers like it sounds like you have as well. view full answer...
So long as you can tie it down securely (and the included load stops will help with that), then plywood can absolutely be carried by the MaxxTow Truck Bed Ladder Rack with Load Stops # MT70423.
This rack can carry gear up to 400 lbs and will simply clamp onto your 2013 Ford F-150, making it a great choice to haul whatever type of cargo you need, including plywood.
I have added links to some video reviews for you to check out as well of the MaxxTow Truck Bed Ladder Rack with Load Stops... view full answer...
There are ladder racks which fit your 2014 Toyota Tacoma with the Deck Rail System, though the MaxxTow Truck Bed Ladder Rack # MT70423 is not one of them.
Instead, I recommend checking out the Rola Haul-Your-Might T3 Truck Bed Ladder Rack # 59799 which does fit your Tacoma with the Deck Rail System and has an 800 lb carrying capacity. The Rola does not come with load stops like the MaxxTow but are available with part # 59794.
I've added a photo for you a customer submitted that shows... view full answer...
Since the MaxxTow ladder rack has T-slots on the top of it the best solution for a kayak carrier is one that attaches to the bars with those T-slots. For that we have the Inno Surfboard, SUP, Kayak, and Canoe Carrier # INXA445 which will allow you to secure the kayaks directly to them. view full answer...
The MaxxTow Truck Bed Ladder Rack w/ Load Stops # MT70423 that you referenced includes two uprights for a complete ladder rack. I attached a picture that shows this rack installed on a truck and you can see that both uprights are included. view full answer...
MaxxTow Truck Bed Ladder Rack w/ Load Stops - Aluminum - 400 lbs # MT70423 will fit ONLY if you don't have the Deck Rail System. There is not an adapter kit available for this product to be used with the Deck Rail System.
If you have the Deck Rail System, I recommend the Rola Haul-Your-Might T3 Truck Bed Ladder Rack - Aluminum - 800 lbs # 59799 as well as the Eye Bolt Tie-Down Kit for Rola Haul-Your-Might Truck Bed Ladder Rack - Steel - Qty 4 # 59796 or the Load Stops for Rola Haul-Your-Might... view full answer...
I do have similar ladder racks for your 2008 Nissan Frontier but the MaxxTow Truck Bed Ladder Rack part # MT70423 will NOT work with the Utili-Track System. Instead, you will want to take a look at the MaxxHaul Truck Bed Ladder Rack part # MT70386 which is compatible with the Utili-Track System. This ladder rack actually has a higher weight capacity of 500 lbs compared to 400 lbs. The next most cost effective no-drill option we have for you is the Erickson Truck Bed Ladder Rack w/ Load... view full answer...
I'm sure you could find a way to mount a toolbox on the MaxxTow Truck Bed Ladder Rack # MT70423 for your 2019 Chevrolet Colorado but this rack isn't designed for that.
For a ladder rack that does have a toolbox mounting option you'd instead need the Thule TracRac TracONE which comes in Silver # TH27000XT and Matte Black # TH27000XTB. Then all you need is the Toolbox Mount Kit # TH41000 and you can mount your crossover toolbox! The biggest advantage of using the Thule system over the... view full answer...
Yes we do have some pads that will fit the crossbars on the MaxxTow ladder rack # MT70423. They are from Thule, # TH802. This pads will fit the large bars on Thule ladder racks that are nearly identical to the MaxxTow bars. Each pad is 24 inches long. I also recommend the Thule Express Surf Strap # TH531 to secure the SUPs to the ladder rack. The Express straps come in quantities of 2. view full answer...
The MaxxTow Truck Bed Ladder Rack w/ Load Stops - Aluminum - 400 lbs # MT70423 is a confirmed fit for your 2016 Ford F-150 Super Crew with 5-1/2 foot bed. You can purchase additional load stops like the Load Stops for Thule Ladder Rack and Aeroblade Load Bars - Qty 4 # 753-3761. You can also use T-bar eyelets like # TAPI-11019, but you may also want to consider using a carrier for your kayaks. We have a customer that used the Yakima EvenKeel Flexible Boat Saddles for Roof-Rack Crossbars... view full answer...
The MaxxTow Truck Bed Ladder Rack part # MT70423 can be mounted in front of your crossover style toolbox but the toolbox cannot be mounted on top of the mounting feet of the ladder rack. view full answer...
The T-slot in the MaxxTow ladder rack # MT70423 will accept accessories from any manufacturer that uses T-slots for mounting. That includes the Thule load stops # 753-3761. If you can tell me what accessories you are interested in I can make specific recommendations. view full answer...
I do have a solution for your 2017 Toyota Tacoma with the Deck Rail system, but unfortunately the MaxxTow Truck Bed Ladder Rack # MT70423 that you referenced is not confirmed to fit your Tacoma.
For a ladder rack that will fit your Tacoma and has mounting points for a crossover-style toolbox you will need to go with the TracRac TracONE Ladder Rack. This is rated for 800 lbs and comes in Silver # TH27000XT-XK4 or Matte # TH27000XTB-XK4B.
It features the same type of aero style crossbars... view full answer...
I pulled up the install instructions and attached the assembly instructions pages from them to this page for you to check out.
It looks like step 5 of the attached picture is the step you are looking for. view full answer...
There isn't an ideal option for your specific tonneau cover. Because the Tonneau overlaps the bed rails, the best option to keep it in place is to use the Saris Traps Fork-Block Bike Carrier Base - Single Track - 47" Long # SATRK14 and then the Saris Fork Mount Bike Carrier for Truck Beds or Traps Track System - Bolt On - 9 mm Skewer # SATR1BLK. or the Saris Traps Fork-Block Bike Carrier Base - Triple Track - 47" Long # SATRK34. This would allow you to secure the track and then remove... view full answer...
The MaxxTow truck bed ladder rack, # MT70423, will fit your 2014 Ford F-150 with 5-1/2 foot bed. I have also included a link to all of the other ladder racks that will fit your truck. Please note that the MaxxTow ladder rack cannot be used with tonneau covers. view full answer...
The uprights and crossbar portion of the MaxxTow # MT70423 can be removed independently of the brackets that bolt to the top and inside of the bed rail. The uprights are held on by two Allen bolts per upright, for a total of 8.
The uprights are a total of 26 inches tall. You could add that amount to the height of your truck bed sides to determine if the rack will clear the ceiling of the garage you mentioned. view full answer...
The MaxxTow Truck Bed Ladder Rack # MT70423 has crossbars that are 1-5/8 inches tall by 3-3/8 inches wide. We had a customer use the Yakima EvenKeep, # Y04052, on this ladder rack and it worked great.
There is another option. The ladder rack crossbars have T-slots on the tops of the bars that allow roof accessories designed for T-slot installation to fit.
I recommend the Inno Surfboard, SUP, Kayak, and Canoe Carrier for Aero Bars, part # INXA445. This carrier is designed to fit crossbars... view full answer...
I do have a solution for you, but unfortunately the MaxxTow Truck Bed Ladder Rack # MT70423 is not compatible with a 2017 Nissan Titan that has the Utili-Track System.
For a similar ladder rack I recommend going with the Rola Haul-Your-Might T3 # 59799 which is an aluminum ladder rack that has a weight capacity of 800 lbs. This system adjusts just like the MaxxTow system plus it has aero style crossbars with the T slots for the Eye Bolt Kit # 59796 or the Load Stops # 59794 to help secure... view full answer...
Yes, the MaxxTow Truck Bed Ladder Rack with Load Stops, # MT70423, has been confirmed to fit the 2005 Toyota Tacoma. This sturdy, lightweight aluminum rack clamps securely onto your truck bed side rails to allow you to carry up to 400 lbs of additional cargo. view full answer...
We have ladder racks that are a fit for your 2011 Ford Ranger like the MaxxTow part # MT70423 but we do not have anything from Adarac. view full answer...
The MaxxTow ladder rack # MT70423 is a fit for your 2017 Ford F-150 with 5-1/2 foot bed. The aluminum bed will not be a problem provided you stay within the capacity of the ladder rack which is 400 pounds.
The ladder rack is also aluminum so you would not have to worry about dissimilar metals causing corrosion. view full answer...
I have a really great idea that will allow your truck to easily fit in your garage without requiring you to disassembly a ladder rack. What your best solution would be is a ladder rack that has an adjustable height like the Thule Xsporter part # TH500XTB which would allow you to lower the bars in a matter of seconds to fit in your garage and then raise them back up when outside of the garage. Just be sure to remember to lower them always so you don't hit the bars on anything!
The # MT70423... view full answer...
The MaxxTow Truck Bed Ladder Rack part # MT70423 is a confirmed fit for your 2004 Toyota Tacoma 6 foot bed. For a set of foam blocks that you can use as a kayak carrier on these bars you'd want the part # MPG159. view full answer...
The MaxxTow Truck Bed Ladder Rack # MT70423 will fit your 2016 Toyota Tacoma if it does not have the deck rail system. It's uprights have a height of 26-inches so this should allow plenty of room for a canoe's bow and stern taper.
I linked our main page for ratcheting tie down products like # EM34415 that you can use to secure your canoe. view full answer...
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