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Pack'Em Ladder Rack Bracket Kit for Enclosed Trailers
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Pack'Em Ladder Rack Bracket Kit for Enclosed Trailers
Part Number: PK-28B
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Create your own ladder rack with this specially designed bracket kit. Sturdy aluminum brackets mount to the roof of your enclosed trailer. Standard 2x4 lumber (not included) fits into the brackets to act as crossbars for a customizable ladder rack.
Features:
- Customizable system lets you create your own roof-mounted ladder rack
- Designed to mount to the rain gutters of almost any enclosed trailer
- 4 Aluminum brackets mount to each corner of your trailer's roof
- 2" x 6" or 2" x 4" Pressure treated lumber (not included) easily fits into brackets to create crossbars
- Hardware included
Specs:
- Overall maximum capacity: 200 lbs
- Capacity for each bar: 100 lbs
- Overall bracket height: 22"
- Height from bottom of bracket to top of crossbeam: 18-5/8"
- 1-Year warranty
PK-28B Pack Em Roof Rack Bracket Kit
Video of Pack'Em Ladder Rack Bracket Kit for Enclosed Trailers
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Video Transcript for Checking Out the Pack'Em Ladder Rack Bracket Kit for Enclosed Trailers
Today we're going to take a look at the Packham Ladder Rack Bracket Kit for Enclosed Trailers. This is a customization system that will let you create your own roof-mounted ladder rack. It is designed to mount to rain gutters of almost enclosed trailer. It includes these four sturdy aluminum brackets. These would mount to these aluminium mounting brackets that are all included with the mounting hardware. It helps you design your own ladder rack. Now it is designed to use the standard 2x4 or 2x6 pressure-treated lumber into here and they fit into these brackets to create the crossbars for your ladder rack.
Basically when you go to install these, these mounting brackets would attach to each corner of the roof of your enclosed trailer. Then you just slide down your bracket just like that onto that, and then put your wood in here and attach it to have your crossbar going across the width of your trailer. The capacity on each bar, in other words, when you put this together and a piece of 2x4 or 2x6 in there, the capacity is already about 100 pounds, and the same 100 pounds on this. Overall the whole ladder rack kit is 200 pounds. I do want to give you some dimensions. Basically the height of this when it's installed in the mounting bracket just like that, if we put a ruler on it if we measure from the very bottom all the way to the very top.
We'll set it down this way and you can see it's going to be right at 22 inches. If you measure from the very bottom to the top of the crossbeam, it's going to be right at 18-5/8 inches. Basically what you would do is once these are installed on your enclosed trailer. I have an example. Here's a piece of 2x4 just to show you. You just cut the 2x4 the length you need to go across your trailer.
Insert it into the bracket just like that and then you see the holes on each side. You just use your mounting hardware to install it to there and support it. That should do it for the review of the Packham Ladder Rack Bracket Kit for Enclosed Trailers.
Customer Satisfaction Score:
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Ratings & Reviews
4.5
118 reviews
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Benjamin
08/11/2025
As has often been said in reviews of other products I've read online, I would give zero stars if that was an option. Sure, this kit looks great in the video and when you first put it on your trailer. But it is very poorly designed.
The small lag screws are so insufficient to handle the weight and movement of a trailer that mine broke (in the middle of the work day of course) in less than 2 months and I got to repair them in the Home Depot parking lot. Then 2 weeks later the weld on on of the brackets snapped while I was driving down the highway. What heavy item was I carrying, you ask? Oh you know, a 24' aluminum ladder...just what I thought this thing was made for and all that it has carried since I installed it.
There is too much pressure on each bracket with they way this is designed. It looks good sitting on a table or mounted on a trailer that just sits but within just a few days after installing mine the screws were either loose or had begun to waller out such a large hole that they proved worthless.
If you need this for work as a tradesman, save your money. This design needs serious attention.
I'm not supposed to use "distasteful language" here but nothing would be more appropriate considering the taste that has been left in my mouth after the headache dealing with this ladder rack.
The small lag screws are so insufficient to handle the weight and movement of a trailer that mine broke (in the middle of the work day of course) in less than 2 months and I got to repair them in the Home Depot parking lot. Then 2 weeks later the weld on on of the brackets snapped while I was driving down the highway. What heavy item was I carrying, you ask? Oh you know, a 24' aluminum ladder...just what I thought this thing was made for and all that it has carried since I installed it.
There is too much pressure on each bracket with they way this is designed. It looks good sitting on a table or mounted on a trailer that just sits but within just a few days after installing mine the screws were either loose or had begun to waller out such a large hole that they proved worthless.
If you need this for work as a tradesman, save your money. This design needs serious attention.
I'm not supposed to use "distasteful language" here but nothing would be more appropriate considering the taste that has been left in my mouth after the headache dealing with this ladder rack.
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Ken
05/29/2026
Decent quality just like a similar rack I bought from you 10 years ago. I am installing the rack so I can mount my Malone kayak carrier on the rack, it all goes on my little cargo trailer. I got tired of hauling my kayak in the back of my pickup.
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Frank V
08/21/2014
Here's a pick of the racks on my cargo trailer which hauls everything I need to spend the weekend camping. They look and work great for my 14.5ft canoe!
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Mark Hines
02/18/2019
The Pack'Em Ladder Rack Bracket Kit worked out great on my Kayak Carrier Trailer Project... so did the Tires and Wheels... the Spare Tire Carrier... and Spare Tire Lock... I couldn't be more satisfied with my purchases... Thank you etrailer !!!
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Mike H
10/01/2017
Great design that is tough and versatile. I cut the height down 6" which works perfectly for my trailer. You could not ask for a better product - easy to install, solid construction, customizable height. Glad I bought them!
Mike H.
10/1/2018
This rack system is working perfectly with the original treated 2x4’s a year later. I use it every week to haul 16’ long lumber & siding and have never had a problem with any of the hardware. I would not hesitate to recommend this to anyone.
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Bart
09/02/2022
These brackets worked perfectly for my trailer.
Bart
9/3/2023
A year in and very happy with these. Recommend.
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Tyson
07/06/2016
I used these to make a plateform on top of our 20' trailer. They were easy to modify and install. they worked great with the 2x6 we used to prevent sagging.
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Cheryl
06/05/2016
Great product! We use this for our poles to our tents. Very pleased with the customer service and how easy these were to install.
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m lady
06/22/2016
was made for enclosed trailer, but I used it on a open utility trailer. Now able to haul 4 + kayaks.
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Michael D.
09/27/2016
Excellent kit. Easy to customize to fit any trailer. Was a tad to tall for my flat top trailer so I took 8 1/2 inches off of each one.
I highly recommend. Great quality and an even better price.
I highly recommend. Great quality and an even better price.
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Mark
01/29/2019
Delivered very fast, I did shorten them 3.5” but installation was easy. Haven’t used them yet but may get another set for more weight and to have one mounted close to the door for easier loading from behind.
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Joseph
05/13/2022
Shipping was fast. These racks are a great addition to the trailer with a few drawbacks that I did see in other reviews before I purchased.
DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT use the included screws. The self tapping screws are not strong enough and are extremely lacking in strength. I tried them. Two stripped out during installation and the rest have come loose after only a few days. Please if you buy these, go get some quality grade 8 or 10 bolts, nuts and lock washers. Drill out the holes to accept the larger, stronger bolts and you will be good to go. Nobody wants to loose their ladders or hurt someone. The brackets themselves are a great idea. I don't want racks on my pickup and my trailer pretty much goes everywhere with me so it's the perfect solution. I do wish they came in packs of six or at least an add-on two pack. It would help will shorter ladders so I could accommodate long and short. Only other thing I noticed is the welds are not perfectly straight on the brackets. Minor inconvenience but if you like atheistics like I do, it might be slightly bothersome. I only say this because it looks like I installed one rack crooked and it's not. Overall, Ok value for the money.
DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT use the included screws. The self tapping screws are not strong enough and are extremely lacking in strength. I tried them. Two stripped out during installation and the rest have come loose after only a few days. Please if you buy these, go get some quality grade 8 or 10 bolts, nuts and lock washers. Drill out the holes to accept the larger, stronger bolts and you will be good to go. Nobody wants to loose their ladders or hurt someone. The brackets themselves are a great idea. I don't want racks on my pickup and my trailer pretty much goes everywhere with me so it's the perfect solution. I do wish they came in packs of six or at least an add-on two pack. It would help will shorter ladders so I could accommodate long and short. Only other thing I noticed is the welds are not perfectly straight on the brackets. Minor inconvenience but if you like atheistics like I do, it might be slightly bothersome. I only say this because it looks like I installed one rack crooked and it's not. Overall, Ok value for the money.
Joseph
5/14/2023
Still using these daily on my 8x5 enclosed trailer. They hold a 30 extension, a 20 extension and a 12and 8 straight ladder these two are stacked on top of each other. I used the setup to travel at highway speeds back and forth to New Jersey and still going strong. Will definitely buy these again for the next trailer. Just make sure you follow my original review ad use grade 8 bolts and nuts with lock washers. The included screws are not sufficient.
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William
09/15/2018
Product is as expected. The quality of the aluminum assemblies, welds, drilled holes and fasteners seems excellent, but it would be a better design if the four mounting holes (to trailer) were staggered, not in a straight line. Including snap-in plastic caps for the tops of the brackets would make for a more finished appearance.
Instructions should include recommended drill sizes for the fasteners supplied. Instructions should discuss the possibility of shortening the brackets for flat-topped trailers. Instructions should address how best to square the brackets when adding the wood cross-members. It is difficult to imagine why 2 X 6 cross-members ever would be necessary. 2 X 4s are perfectly adequate.
Instructions should include recommended drill sizes for the fasteners supplied. Instructions should discuss the possibility of shortening the brackets for flat-topped trailers. Instructions should address how best to square the brackets when adding the wood cross-members. It is difficult to imagine why 2 X 6 cross-members ever would be necessary. 2 X 4s are perfectly adequate.
William
9/15/2019
Still in use exactly the way I installed them except that I added stainless steel eyes to the 2 X 4 cross pieces.
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Brian B.
04/05/2016
Well put together, very good welds. Mounted onto the trailer with only minor foul language used. Painted pressure treated 2x4s black to match trim on trailer. Looks great and solid.
Using it to haul items that are to long for inside trailer.
Using it to haul items that are to long for inside trailer.
Brian B.
4/6/2017
Had to replace the self tapping screws with boltnut. The rack works great, very sturdy.
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Chris A
04/05/2015
bought these for out tramper (not a trailer/not a camper) enclosed trailer. They went on easily. I took me longer to take measurements due to the fact I shortened them to make it easier to load. I plan to replace the pressure treated 2x4's with aluminum when they rot out.
Chris A.
4/12/2016
working great. has held up well with sliding our 17 ft aluminum canoe on and off. the fasteners are still tight and the rubber sealing washers have not dry rotted in the florida weather
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Joseph
10/12/2021
The Pack'em Ladder Rack Bracket is top notch. I was able to trim the height as my trailer does not have a high dome top. Installation was an easy one person job. I use the bracket with 2X4's to span the width of the trailer to carry 10 foot poles poles on long distance trips to camping events. Easy to secure the poles with ratchet straps. No slippage they stay put. The addition of the brackets gives me a height of 8 1/2 feet. After a year and several trips under our belt, we are fully satisfied with their performance.
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Michael T
09/10/2021
It was relatively easy to assemble and install. Took some time because these seem to be designed to fit on normal utility box trailers. But of course, each manufacturer has slightly different materials and dimensions. Again, it went on easily. Then came the matter of adapting it to our use, which was as a kayak carrier. We needed this because we are carrying a truck camper, and using an heavy duty hitch extension. Next concerns. Would we be able to extend the rear slideout? (This is a three slideout camper) We cannot drive that way, trailer or no trailer, but it was good to find that we did not have to take anything apart to stop for the night. The next thing is that we had to adapt kayak carriers to the 2x4 cross beams between the mounts. Most kayak carriers are designed for the cross beams on a cartop built in roof carrier.
For that one, the instructions were baffling. Apparently we shouldda bought them from etrailer. But we got it done. The big thing is that we can take the boat carriers off and put a second set of 2x4s up there and adapt the thing to all sorts of different needs.
For that one, the instructions were baffling. Apparently we shouldda bought them from etrailer. But we got it done. The big thing is that we can take the boat carriers off and put a second set of 2x4s up there and adapt the thing to all sorts of different needs.
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Brad a.
04/07/2016
One year ago I bought the pakem ladder rack system. It is a very good idea. You make your own cross braces out of 2*4 s. It's very cost effective, however does not work well. The brackets themselves are not bad but the mounting hardware is terrible. My racks were wobbly from the start. Within 6 months the screws holding the brackets together all broke and I almost lost a ladder and my racks on the highway. So,in the middle of the winter I had to take my racks apart and rebuild them. My recommendation is to buy the product for the brackets, throw the hardware in the trash cut the brackets down (they sit about a foot above the trailer), and through bolt everything, or don't be cheap, save yourself some aggravation and buy real ladder racks.
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P Hill
09/09/2014
Installation instructions easy to follow. Low cost high quality alternative to local professionally installed racks. Will use them to haul two 12 ft kayaks. Product shipped quickly and in good condition. Recommend these and Company to anyone for up to the recommended load weight. Very sturdy.
Gene
6/16/2015
Can you do hwy speed 65-70 mph with the two kayaks secured?
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Dan D
05/07/2015
This is a good product if your trailer is built to median tolerances. The curvature of the roof on my trailer made it impossible to install this rack according to provided instructions or the "Pack'Em youtube video. My trailer roof bows outward slightly before making the bend over the roof trusses (frame). The struts for the roof rack would have mounted at about a 20 degree outward angle if I had mounted on top of the rain gutter as instructed. I would have put way too much stress on the headers trying to pull the struts to vertical in order to install the wooden cross members. Something would have broken before installation was complete. I ended up building some spacer blocks out of square tubing to go between my outer skin and inner wall just BELOW the headers. Inside the trailer I attached 1/4" thick steel straps to the 2 nearest vertical supports in the trailer frame. I then drilled and bolted (1/4" stainless bolts) through the pre-drilled Pack'Em mounting brackets, the trailer skin, the spacer blocks, wooden inner walls, and steel straps and secured with lock washers and nuts. Some of the materials used probably constituted major over kill but I used what steel and hardware I happened to have on hand. Despite the fact that this project took 2 1/2 days (because I'm a design as I go backyard engineer) I'm quite pleased with the outcome. This bracket kit is well designed and well built but alternative mounting systems might be required on some trailers. I'll try to get some photos in later. I would recommend this product and I definitely recommend the folks at etrailer. I've ordered a lot of stuff from them for this project. Their how to videos have helped immensely and the staff there has gone above and beyond more than once to make sure I was a happy customer. They have earned my business!
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Kris N.
04/15/2016
As usual, another quality product, easy to install and extremely quick shipping!!! And at the best price!! Thanks again!!
Kris N.
4/16/2017
Great
by:
Colin
06/30/2018
Great product! Easy install! Would highly recommend this product.
by:
Rich H
05/10/2017
The rack bracket kit is excellent. I used them to mount an exterior roof-rack on my work trailer and had to reinforce them with aluminum cross-ties to prevent sway. Other than the modification the racks work great.
by:
canyonraven
05/15/2015
Appears to be high quality design and manufacturing. Good seams and depth on welded joints. Immediate shipping and proper packaging.
Canyonraven
5/26/2016
One year later: Having hauled whitewater river raft oar frame rigs up and down steep, rocky, and muddy double tracks, not a squeak from the rack system. Equally secure at 80 mph on freeways. Due to weight of oar frames and wind resistance at speed, 34 tube-braces were added between racks and at leading and trailing ends. Very rigid.
by:
Darren
08/11/2018
Super easy to install. I did have to shorten it, but the total install was under an hour.
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Frank V.
8/21/2015
My girlfriend and I are in the travel nursing industry. We were on assignment in Seattle, WA when I ordered the ladder racks. Originally, I just wanted them to support our canoe which it worked very well from our cross country trip to New Hampshire. Once we were to leave NH, I had acquired some extra gear, so I used them to construct and secure this rather unique storage area above our cargo trailer to haul extra items AND to secure the canoe! We did our spring assignment in NC, a 1,000 mile trip and are now in Alaska which added another 5,000 miles! I havent had any issues with the performance of these racks. I love them! Thanks for following up!