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Rack'em Fitz-All Enclosed Trailer Ladder Rack
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Rackem Trailer Cargo Organizers
- Ladder Rack
- Rackem
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Fitz-All ladder racks do exactly that, they fit most trailer brands 4' to 8-1/2' wide with the telescoping design. Quick, easy assembly in about 5 minutes.
Features:
- Rack'em Fitz-All ladder rack fits most trailer brands 4' to 8-1/2' wide
- Heavy-duty extruded aluminum construction
- Assembles easily in about 5 minutes
- Stainless steel mounting hardware included
- 4 Mounting screw holes per mounting tab
- Ladder rack kit includes 4 uprights and 2 crossbars
Specs:
- Carrying capacity: 400 lbs
- Upright support height:
- Overall: 22"
- Bottom of bracket to top of crossbar: 17"
- Bottom of bracket to lowest point of gusset: 11-1/2"
- Top of bracket to top of crossbar: 15"
- Mounting tab dimensions: 8-1/4" long x 1-5/8" tall
Note: This ladder rack requires that your trailer have rain gutters for proper installation.
RA-28 Rack'em Fitz-All Enclosed Trailer Ladder Rack
Item # RA-28
Customer Reviews
Rack'em Fitz-All Enclosed Trailer Ladder Rack - RA-28
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (260 Customer Reviews)
Fitz-All ladder racks do exactly that, they fit most trailer brands 4' to 8-1/2' wide with the telescoping design. Quick, easy assembly in about 5 minutes.
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by: Corey11/25/2017
I was surprised. I watched video after video to make sure this was going to be a good fit for me. I waited a couple days to install and once I put the bottoms up I quickly realized that I would have to modify the the mounting holes. I had to drill new holes lower on the foot in order to make sure I hit the top rail. With that said the rest of the install went well and looks good. I will be adding 2 more but with the understanding I will have to re-drill holes lower to fit my trailer. 454864
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by: Johnathan09/24/2018
Ok gorge thanks I really like the later raks and Thai wear really easy to instal thank yous .I love them 568425
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by: Jared08/17/2018
Solid product, easy installation, only downfall to me was that there was no protection in the packaging which made for the aluminum to get all scratched up. Other than that it's a great product, already have my ladder on top of the trailer rather than ratchet straps them to my truck 554646
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by: Ron05/13/2018
After installing, I decided to take them back apart and cut about 3 inches off each leg, like the look a lot better closer to trailer roof. Thank you Cathy and Nicole for helping me decide on this ladder rack. Great product. Ron W. 508354
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by: Joe S09/13/2019
Durable and easy to install. I recomend it 703406
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Patrick B - 10/18/2013
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by: Wilson Windows09/11/2012
Great product,well made,easy to install and very fast delivery 54229
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are the bars that the ladder lay on adjustable? I have a 5 x 10 enclosed trailer will it fit correctly? Thanks
-- comment by: Joe L - 09/20/20132093
The cross bars are a telescoping design, so they can fit trailers as narrow as 4 feet and as wide as 8.5 feet. You can set them up at whatever length you need to accomodate the load, so long as you can still properly attach the feet.
-- Patrick B - 10/18/2013Comments
my trailer is 16 similar to yours.I am a roofing contractor and use large 32 extension ladders and 20-24 walk boards. Would you recommend me putting 2 sets on, or do you think one set would be enough for all the equipment I intend to carry? Your input would be appreciated.Thanks
-- comment by: Erich - 06/11/20144824
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It seems if you extend it out to 85 it would make the rack less sturdy. My trailer is 85 wide. What are your thoughts
-- comment by: Vince - 11/17/20147720
The crossbars on this ladder rack are designed to be adjustable from 4 feet to 8-1/2 feet, and will support 400 pounds. As long as you can securely attach this ladder rack to your trailer, and the width of your trailer falls within the adjustable range of the crossbars it will work. When extended closer to 8-1/2 feet you may see more flex and movement in the crossbars, but it is rated to support up to the full 400 pounds.
-- Rachael H - 11/18/2014
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by: Kevin L.11/30/2018
Very easy installation on 10x6 flat top enclosed trailer. The only modification was having to cut about 4.5" off of each cross member bracket to get rid of all the excess height. Plan on using for kayaks, canoes, and anything else that may be to long to stuff into this little dry shack. 586492
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by: Dave R. / Boston Construction, LLC05/05/2015
I received ordered and received (2) sets of the RA-28 Trailer Ladder Rack System for our 16' construction trailer. The installation was a snap and the quality superb. I couldn't have been more pleased with the product and service. Thanks for such a great and affordable product. And thank you Niki for the outstanding service. 190558
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Bob F - 10/26/2017
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by: Bob F.09/07/2016
I installed this to hold my luggage carrier on my motorcycle trailer to move from Virginia to California and I left it on my trailer since then. It works great! 292176
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I still have the rack on my trailer, but I cant use my trailer anymore because I converted my motorcycle into a trike and it wont fit in my trailer so Im going to sell it with the rack.
Bob F - 10/26/201730004
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Mike L - 04/24/2019
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by: Janet04/23/2019
This is a very good looking well made rack..BUT IT DOESNT COME WITH INSTRUCTIONS,! So, if you happen to be an engineer like my husband you’re good to go but; the description when ordering also does not indicate how tall the rack is...problem AND e trailer recommended this rack for use with a ROOFTOP TENT on top of a cargo trailer. This rack has uprights because it is a ladder rack so you will have to CUT OFF THE UPRIGHTS. All in all if you don’t have the capacity to BUILD WITHOUT INSTRUCTION( although they are available online) and MODIFY the rack for use with a rooftop tent....it’s a quality product. 2 stars for inefficiency 634392
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Were sorry to hear that the instructions were not included, they should have been. Because this is not a trailer model-specific item, the instructions are by necessity very general in nature. If youd like a copy, please call us at 800-298-8924 and wed be more than happy to get you a .pdf copy. We list all the dimensions of the rack, including the uprights in the product description, which can be easy to miss if you do not scroll down the product page far enough.
-- Mike L - 04/24/201954408
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Art B - 06/17/2016
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by: Art B06/02/2015
This is a well designed, well built product. The craftsmanship and welding details on the aluminum structure are excellent. Although our trailer did not have supports anticipated by the rack design, we drilled a center hole in the 4 lower attachments and bolted each to a metal stud. I am confident the rack can be modified to work with virtually any trailer. 199914
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Trailer and rack are still smitten with each other. The rack has been a useful, durable addition. Thanks and all the best,
Art B - 06/17/201618758
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by: Chris10/11/2018
The rack is nice but it only comes with 2 I called back to see if I could order one more so I could have 3 on my trailer but they said I had to buy 2 more that would leave me with one extra run I am very disappointed that you don’t offer 3 I shouldn’t have to pay extra just to have a spare lying around just so I can get your product to work 573614
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by: Jeff10/25/2020
I wish they would make the height more easily adjustable. I have a flat roof cargo trailer and I needed to do alot cutting on the roof mount brackets to allow the cross member connection to come down far enough to get it to a reasonable height above the roof. 903819
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by: 09/30/2020
Easy to install and easily modified. Used to mount my PV Solar panels. 895152
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by: 08/31/2020
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by: 08/14/2020
I modified it a bit and made a tire rack out of it with a fold-able work table on top. The table held the tires down and the rack held the tires off the floor high enough to put those large black/yellow totes underneath. This was in an enclosed trailer. I sold that trailer and plan to build a second one in my new trailer. 861853
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by: Alex07/27/2020
Fast and easy installation. Took me around 15 mins to install it on my trailer. Definitely recommend this product. 851794
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by: Lorene07/11/2020
Very happy with the ladder rack easy to mount on trailer 831648
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by: Paul06/21/2020
Just what I ordered, down fault is I wish you could get only one ! Only needed one ! 819108
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by: Lamar F.06/16/2020
I used the rack to mount solar panels to my travel trailer. I shortened the legs so that the panels are closer to the roof. It works great for my application. 815951
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by: Excellent06/01/2020
Works great 806529
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by: Nick N05/30/2020
Great product, easy to install, anxious to put to use. Thanks to George and the etrailer family !!! 805492
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by: Casey R05/06/2020
These have been a great addition to my hauling. I have taken them across country and they have been great. 793213
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by: Warren B04/18/2020
Exactly what I expected. Heavy gauge aluminum, rugged. Installation went according to plan, with help from suggested video on web site and others online. Adding before and after pics. 782671
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- How to Acquire Three Rackem Ladder Rack Part # RA-28 CrossbarsIn order to receive three crossbars you would need to purchase two sets of the Rack'em Fitz-All Enclosed Trailer Ladder Rack part # RA-28. We also have the Pack'Em Ladder Rack Bracket Kit for Enclosed Trailers part # PK-28B which will allow you to create your own ladder rack with 2x4's but you would also need to purchase two sets in order to receive three crossbars. This option will however be more economical if that is of a concern to you. I have attached an install and review video...
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- Recommended Load Stops for the Rackem Fitz-All Enclosed Trailer Ladder Rack Part # RA-28I am not sure what you mean by a cargo bracket but we do have the Rack'em Load Stop for Ladder Rack part # RA-28-S which is made specifically for the Rack'em Fitz-All Enclosed Trailer Ladder Rack part # RA-28. The CargoBuckle Ladder Rack Tie-Down Straps part # IMF18816 would also work well for you. We have not had any customers report back to us on using this particle tie-down with your ladder rack but we have had them use them on very similar ladder racks and due to its universal designed,...
view full answer... - Is Rack'em Fitz-All Enclosed Trailer Ladder Rack RA-28 Strong Enough to Hold Solar PanelsRack'em Fitz-All Enclosed Trailer Ladder Rack # RA-28 has a 400-lb weight rating so it will absolutely have plenty of capacity to support solar panels. Aluminum construction and stainless steel fasteners (included) mean a corrosion-free setup for solar panels like the Go Power Retreat # 34272635 which uses a panel that measures about 47 x 22-inches and that weighs less than 18-lbs. With this Solar kit you can easily add a second panel with Expansion kit # 34282182. Since solar panels...
view full answer... - Determining if Rack-em Fitz-All Enclosed Trailer Ladder Rack Will Work on Trailer Roof The Rack'em Fitz-All Enclosed Trailer Ladder Rack # RA-28 referenced in your question will work on your enclosed trailer. Rain gutters are essentially a channel along the roof sides of a trailer, but a steel header like what you have pictured on your trailer will also work just fine as an effective mounting point for the ladder rack. If you check out the installation video I have attached, you can see that the trailer we installed the system on features a steel header very similar to...
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- Weight Capacity of Rack'em Fitz-All Enclosed Trailer Ladder Rack RA-28The Rack'em Fitz-All Enclosed Trailer Ladder Rack # RA-28 has a 400-lb total weight rating for its two adjustable crossbars so I would expect that it will be up to the task of handling your extension ladder. As a check I looked into the weight of several extension ladders; a Werner 40-foot fiberglass extension ladder weighs between 89-lbs and 125-lb depending on the specific model. 40-foot aluminum extension ladders tend to weigh about the same. If you plan to use two of the Rack'Em...
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- How Much Can Be Cut to Lower Height of Rack'em Fitz-All Enclosed Trailer Ladder Rack The Rack'em Fitz-All Enclosed Trailer Ladder Rack # RA-28 that you referenced can indeed be cut down a bit to bring the crossbars closer to the roof of the trailer. When we installed the system we cut down the support by about 5 inches and this is pretty much the maximum you will be able to trim down without affecting its integrity. Before any cutting the top of the crossbar measures 17 inches from the bottom of the mounting bracket. I have attached a short installation video that you...
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- Roof Rack Recommendation for a Enclosed Cargo TrailerFor your trailer the best roof rack system we offer that I would recommend would be the Rack'em Fitz-All Enclosed Trailer Ladder Rack # RA-28. If you check out the install video I attached you will see it being installed on a trailer with a curved roof as well.
view full answer... - What is Actual Weight Limit for Rack'em Fitz-All Enclosed Trailer Ladder Rack # RA-28The weight capacity of the Rack'em Fitz-All Enclosed Trailer Ladder Rack # RA-28 is 400-lbs maximum if it is installed on a trailer with rain gutters that also has the same weight capacity. This is the maximum capacity of the entire 2-bar rack. The structure that the rack is mounted on naturally also affects the actual load capacity of the combined trailer roof/rack structure. The rack's capacity remains 400-lbs up to its maximum extension of 8-1/2-feet but the particular trailer it...
view full answer... - Roof Rack Recommendation for Roof of Enclosed Cargo TrailerFor an enclosed cargo trailer the Rack Em Ladder Rack part # RA-28 would be a great option. It has a 400 lb capacity and can telescope to fit roofs that are between 4 feet and 8-1/2 feet wide.
view full answer... - Is Rackem Fitz-All Enclosed Trailer Ladder Rack Sold SinglyThe Rack'em Fitz-All Enclosed Trailer Ladder Rack, part # RA-28, comes only in pairs and is not available as single racks.
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view full answer... - Roof Rack Recommendation for Enclosed Trailer for Mounting Solar PanelsThe best option we have for you would be the Rack'Em part # RA-28 which is designed to fit the roof of enclosed trailer and provides crossbars that are up to 8-1/2 feet in length but can adjust down to 4 feet.
view full answer... - Ladder Rack for a 5 x 8 Round Top Carry On Patriot Enclosed TrailerThe best option is the Rack'em Fitz-All Enclosed Ladder Rack, part # RA-28. This rack installs to the top of your trailer's side walls and telescopes to fit up to an 8-1/2 foot trailer with its telescoping design. The kit is capable of holding up to 400 pounds, and is a relatively quick install. The only downside is that the kit is sold in sets of two, and single racks aren't available. I've included a video that details the rack's installation onto a trailer so you can get familiar...
view full answer... - Roof Racks Recommended for Use on Motor Home Roof to Hold Kayaks and SurfboardsWe offer several types of water-sport carriers for kayaks and surfboards including both rack-mount types and foam block designs that require no roof rack at all. These are quite lightweight and cost-effective; this type can be seen on the link provided. Of course we also offer a range of rack-mount water-sport carriers as well. These rack-mount carriers are generally chosen based on the shape of the roof rack crossbars employed. I have linked two pages on our site, one for kayak carriers...
view full answer... - Ladder Racks For Trailers and Trailers with CrossbarsThe Rack'em Fitz-All Enclosed Trailer Ladder Rack # RA-28 has the versatility to fit many of our trailers even though they are not enclosed. The Pack'Em Ladder Rack Bracket Kit for Enclosed Trailers # PK-28B would also work, but the sides are not as sturdy as if there were an enclosed roof frame already in place, so using these systems will have weight limits that aren't accurate for that custom application. I've attached a link to our trailers for you. If you don't specifically...
view full answer... - Padded Kayak Carrier for Use on Ladder Rack BarsThe Yakima Crossbar Pads # Y07415 would be a pretty tight fit on the crossbars of the Rack'em Fitz-All Ladder Rack # RA-28 (since the pads are made for round and square crossbars) but I do have another option I can offer, one that will actually provide more protection for your kayaks while being transported. And your pool noodle idea is not far from it! We offer foam blocks for kayaks that can be used on bars or on a vehicle with a bare roof. They come in many sizes and unlike a pool...
view full answer... - Will The Rackem Fitz-All Enclosed Trailer Ladder Rack Be Able To Carry 2 Loading RampsThe weight capacity of the Rackem Fitz-All Enclosed Trailer Ladder Rack, part # RA-28 has a weight capacity of 400 pounds. You would need to weigh the loading ramps to determine if they weigh less than the 400 pound capacity of part # RA-28. In addition to part # RA-28, I would also recommend Rackem Load Stop for Ladder Rack, part # RA-28-S, which is designed to keep the cargo on the Rackem Trailer Ladder Rack stabilized.
view full answer... - How to Determine if a Trailer has Rain Gutters to Install a Ladder Rack on the RoofRain gutters are a channel along the roof sides of a vehicle or trailer like in the picture I have included. You can still install the ladder rack # RA-28 provided that you have rain gutters or metal supports at the roof like the trailer in the video I have linked. The other option is to bolt a rack like # S80510 on the flat part of the roof. You would have to drill through the roof and use some silicone sealant to keep out water.
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