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The Thule TracRac SR Sliding Truck Bed Ladder Rack lets you move both racks anywhere along the 77-1/2" T-track base rails so you can handle long, short, and in-between loads. Integrated quick-release clamping knobs loosen to slide the uprights and tighten down to lock them in place. You can even bring the front and rear sections together for full bed access or better aerodynamics when the rack isn’t in use.
Built to handle serious work or weekend hauling, this rack supports up to 1,250 lbs. The wide-base uprights keep everything stable without extra bracing, so you can carry ladders, lumber, or kayaks with confidence. The 65" elliptical crossbars are internally reinforced for extra rigidity while keeping weight low.
Every part of the rack—from the base rails to the crossbars—is made from lightweight aluminum that won’t rust. The dual powder coat adds even more protection, with an e-coat base layer for adhesion and a clear outer coat that resists scratches. Because aluminum is light, more of your truck’s payload goes toward what you’re carrying, not the rack itself.
You get eight tie-down accessories right out of the box—four heavy-duty load stops that mount in the crossbar slots and four side cleats that fasten to the uprights. The load stops slide and lock anywhere along the bars with a twist of a knob, while built-in loops on each piece make it easy to hook tie-down straps. The side cleats give extra anchor points for odd-shaped cargo or gear that sits in your bed.
Installation is straightforward with a true no-drill setup. The base rails drop into your truck’s stake pockets and secure firmly on top of the bed rails. Each rail has two tracks for precise adjustability across the full length of the bed. Once mounted, you can slide or remove the rack sections whenever you need open-bed space—no tools required.
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Ryan: Hey everybody, Ryan here at etrailer. Today, we're going to be taking a look at the line of Thule TracRac SR sliding ladder racks. So when it comes to ladder racks, there's a ton of different options available, and you're going to want to choose the one that's best going to suit your needs. I will say I'm pretty impressed with this one for one big reason. And that reason really separates this rack from many of the others available. And that's the fact that our cross rails here are actually adjustable.So say if you have a small ladder or some pieces of lumber or something like that, can actually push these two closer together and accommodate for that load.
Or if we have larger items, we're able to pull it all the way back and again, accommodate for it. But not only that, you're not always using your ladder rack and sometimes you need to put something tall in the bed of your truck. Well, a lot of times you're going to have to kind of work around these ladder racks and it can kind of be a headache, but these we're actually able to push them both all the way to the front of our truck on the uprights are going to have some knobs. And when you loosen those up, you're able to make those adjustments.So like I said, what's pretty neat about this one is we can pretty much put these right on top of each other. And so by doing that, we freed up all this space in the bed of our truck here, and now we can put tall items in here whenever we need to.
So if I needed a ladder rack for my truck, one of my first questions would be how much can it hold How much can it support, because you're going to want to load this down over time, I am sure. Well, this one's actually at the higher end of what many ladder racks are rated for. This one is good for 1,250 pounds, and that's a pretty high number. It would really take a lot to max this out. What's even more impressive is this is actually made from aluminum, so it's lightweight, easy to handle and you know, it's not going to rust, so it's going to last a long time and we're going to be able to use it, put it to work for whatever we may need to do.What's pretty cool too on top of our crossbars, we're going to have these adjustable load locks.
So these can really come in handy. Say if you have some lumber up here and want to keep it secure, other than your traditional straps, it's going to kind of go the extra mile. We're able to loosen up those knobs, put some pressure against it and tighten on that load lock. So for me, that just gave me a little more peace of mind, knowing all my cargo is secure up here. And since the crossbars have these T-tracks here, what you're able to do is use other different types of accessories in this T-track, so it kind of opens up your options.And let's just say, for example, you don't want to use these load locks.
Say if they're in the way, you can actually loosen it up and pop them out, so really does give you a ton of different options on how you're able to use your roof rack and other accessories. So it's pretty nice to a lot of times, whenever you put these ladder racks on your truck, you lose some of your tie-down points or your anchors. And what's pretty cool is Thule actually decided to put a cleat here on her upright, so it's really solid and gives us that additional tie-down point that really does come in handy. And let's say, for example, you really only plan on hauling or using your ladder rack for very long loads. Like our customer today, they actually on a lumberyard, and so that's really what they plan on doing. Well, if that is the case, you can make life a little bit easier by picking up the cantilever, which is an additional part that'll bolt right up to this, and what that does is actually extend your rack up over the cab of your truck, so definitely gives you a little more room and space to haul more stuff.And you're not going to have to worry about pushing these too far towards the front of the truck and hitting your cab because there are a little bump stops here, so that'll stop you from having an accident. What's really cool about this setup too, is that it's made from aluminum, so it's going to be really lightweight and manageable, and better yet, we're not going to have to worry about it rusting out, so it's really going to last a long time, so you get a lot of use out of it. It's going to have a dual stage powder coat finish, so it's really going to do a great job of keeping everything protected and looking good.And honestly, I think it would take a lot to beat this thing up, so should stay looking good and lasting for a very long time. So one of the big questions we get asked all the time in regards to this ladder rack system is if you're going to be able to use a tonneau over with it. Well, sometime tonneau covers will work and others won't, and the way you can kind of find that out is if the tonneau cover actually gets secured to the inside of your bed, I would say, chances are pretty good. It'll probably work out. Now, I can't be certain for every single one of them, but there is a couple that I do know work for sure. We've had them in the shop with this tonneau cover and this ladder rack combination. And the two that we do know work is the BAK revolver X2 and X4.So if you're looking to keep your stuff inside of your bed protected and still have a ladder rack, that's a great choice to go to. So our base rails here are going to get installed on top of our bed rails, and they're going to utilize the stake pockets to secure them. So what's nice about that is there's no drilling or anything required, but we have had some customers wonder how strong that really is because it's just a rubber block that is attached to a bolt that goes down into that stake pocket. So I can understand that concern, you might think it doesn't do a good job of keeping everything tight, but it actually works out really well. And just to show you I'll grab the end here, right where it is secured. And if I pull up on it, as hard as I can, it doesn't even budge.So with that in mind, I don't see giving me any issues as far as getting loose or having any problems down the road. So at the end of the day, a really nice ladder rack, that's going to get the job done. And because of its design, what's really cool about it is you can kind of grow into it if you need to. You can use it for other accessories. Say, if you want to go on a trip on the weekend, maybe throw some kayaks up here, something like that. And if you have to get that extra cantilever that extends this all the way to the cab of your truck. So it's one you really can't go wrong with. Now, as far as the installation goes, it's really not too bad. There's no crazy modifications or anything like that, so you shouldn't have any trouble getting it done at home and your garage, or maybe even in the driveway. And that'll finish up our look at of the line of Thule TracRac SR sliding ladder racks.
Ratings & Reviews
It was a tight fit with my existing GatorTrax Tonneau Cover but doable. The Bull Ring Pocket Router made cutting of the stake pockets a breeze.
Very well made and easy to install. Hardest part is aligning the rails and not showing any of the stake pocket by the cab. Be sure to have a torque wrench, the rubber block makes your hand tightening deceiving.
After a year of service, it has held up well. Have hauled lumber, ladders, and trim (16' pieces). It is a game changer.
One of the greates pperks is being able to remove the racks when my family and I go on vacation.
I also have the cantilever extension. You will need it to carry 16' material. Just be sure to secure the caps on the extension bar better. They are not metal like the other Trackrac bar caps. They are plastic with 1 screw holding it in place. One cap has dissapeared on me while driving. I cannot find a replacement as the extension bar cap is a different size than the standard TracRac bar caps.
Great rack, use it to haul a couple kay aks.
Beautiful product. Well made. Went together easily. Sturdy and infinitely adjustable. I like that it installs with no drilling. Looks beautiful on my new Platinum F-150. I am happy that If I want I can remove the towers easily. Well worth the money. Great service from eTrailer. Came well packaged and very quickly.
I have had this ladder rack for a while now and have only good things to say about it. Having a short bed truck, this rack offers a great way to haul longer items that would not normally fit well in my bed. The rack works great for hauling long pieces of lumber. When you need your bed space back, it is really easy to slide the rear rack forward. Just loosen the locking knobs on either side of the rack and slide it forward.
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!!
I searched many ladder racks I was unsatisfied till I found this one. It’s beautiful it’s light and it’s versatile. I have a X-short bed Toyota Tundra platinum with a top. With this ladder rack I was able to keep my topper.
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.
Great product! Packaging could be better for the larger pieces (rub marks). My 2018 Ram 1500 quad cab came with some small challenges that I had to solve myself. No videos or written words available. Basically if your bed rails are covered with a bed liner you need to remove the plastic sleeve in the rear stake pockets. Otherwise you won’t get an equal spacing from one rail to the other. You will also need to use the provided rubber tape with the wedges in order to make the rails level. Otherwise it went together great.
This is a great product and works really well with the Bak RevolverX2 Tonneau cover.
The only reason I didn't give it a 5 was because the base track has about a 3/4" overhang at the rear of the bed rails. Unfortunately the bed rails of the 2016 Tundra Double Cab are not square. As you can see from my photos, the front fits flush while the rear hangs over. Besides that, they are very sturdy and installation was simple.
Knowing what I know now, I would still buy this product again.
I am very happy with the quick processing and shipping of my TracRac from etrailer. The TracRac is well made and the instructions were good. It fit my 2015 Chevy Silverado 2500HD well. I was able to use it with my bakflip F1 tonneau cover but the seals rub against the rack rails. The only reason I did not rate it at 5 stars was that one of the rack arms had the center pipe in backwards. I had to spend 20 minutes removing it and turning it around to install correctly. It looks great on the truck and is very sturdy. The racks slide easily on the rails so I can adjust them to fit whatever I am carrying. It also allows me to slide the rear rack all the way back so I can open the bacflip tonneau cover without it hitting the rack arms.
Very heavy duty ladder rack that does not "whistle" while you drive down the road. Easy install overall, and it is very easy to install and remove the racks as needed after the original install. At the time of purchase this was not available for my vehicle with a short 5.5' bed, but with very minor fabrication the rails for longer beds fit perfectly. I have recommended this rack to several people since purchased a year ago.
In short: the sliding ladder rack is excellent.
Assembly: Plan on spending a good while assembling it, and make sure you have a decent torque wrench and ALSO a strong set of allen head sockets, so you don't round out cap screws. Be triple sure you have the top and bottom of the crossbars correct before attempting assembly.
Usability: other reviews have spoken to all of this, but for me: the carrying capacity mixed with ease of adjustment and removal. It also happens to look incredibly sexy, when installed on my 2016 Nissan Titan XD (and with the TracRac cantilever extension installed).
Well made product and pretty clear and straight forward install. This was installed on top of a Retrax Pro Bed Cover with stake bed cutouts and no Ram box for a 2018 Dodge Ram 2500.
Only negative comment was the kit was short 2 end bed rail caps.
Just to be clear, this is somewhat uncharted territory as there isn't any info I could find on the compatibility of the Trac Rac with the Retrax Pro bed cover. Worked out very well and no modifications were necessary otjer than cutting out the factory bed pocket cutouts in the RAM truck itself.
Highly recommend the combo!
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.
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.
I bought my first Thule TracRac in 2018 and loved it for its crisp style, robust integrity and ease of removal so in 2025 when I bought my next F-150 Lariat I bought the same Trac Rac again. It's a wonderful design. Pro-tip, get the BAK industries tonneau cover too, they fit together perfectly. Amazing!
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.
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.
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.
I move a lot of material for work. This rack seems very well constructed, very easy to put together and install. Being able to adjust the racks and slide them completely out of the way was reasoning to purchase this exact unit. I also tow a gooseneck trailer and need full access to the bed of my truck. Great product that functions and looks nice on a black truck with chrome trim package.
Ordered this rack for my 2023 Ford F350 super duty long bed, even when being told it was on a 2-3 month backorder the sales team kept me updated throughout the whole process. I actually received this order 1 month ahead of original schedule and it fit perfectly on my truck. Everything lines up perfectly fine minimum tools where required and looks great.
Great product as it was promoted. Also good quality and strong. I’m using it to add to my rack.
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