Can I Trim The Aluminum Ladder Rack For Enclosed Trailers?
Published 12/02/2025
Question:
Can I trim the PF79VR uprights to make the rack sit lower on my flat-roof Look trailer? It’s sitting a little taller than I expected.
asked by: Mauro
Expert Reply:
Mauro - the P&F Ladder Rack for enclosed trailer roof # PF79VR isn’t designed to be trimmed, especially not at the base. The bottom 6 inch × 2 inch mounting bracket shouldn't be cut, since that’s the structural contact point with your trailer’s rail. If you had to do so, you'd be on your own for a DIY situation.
If you were talking about trimming the top section, I guess you could do that at your own discretion, but it's still not recommended by P&F or us at etrailer. What exactly was your goal? To fit into a garage?
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