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Truck Racks Aren’t Just for Contractors: 8 Ways to Use a Truck Rack
When most people think of truck racks, they envision contractor’s trucks -- often beat-up pickups with precariously mounted metal racks in their beds. While truck racks are well suited to a contractor’s needs, they are also very versatile, practical accessories with many different uses.
To give you a taste of why truck racks are so popular among pickup truck owners, here are 8 ways to use a truck rack.
1. Hauling ladders and lumber.
As already noted, truck racks are the perfect solution for a contractor’s needs. Strong ladder racks provide a way to haul ladders and lumber horizontally without hanging them off the end of the bed. Painters, auto glass installers, and similar professionals may also find that truck racks make it easier to haul their equipment and supplies.
When purchased to suit a contractor’s needs, truck racks need to be very sturdy and reliable. Most likely a rack that features a permanent type of installation will work best for these purposes.
2. The cyclist’s best friend.
Cycling is a popular sport in many areas, but unless you have an awesome network of bike routes in your city, you probably have to drive to get to the trailheads. Therefore finding a way to haul bikes is an issue for many people.
Truck racks make a great way to haul bikes -- much more appropriate than some of the other options, such as trunk racks for sedans. While bikes tend to bang around a lot when hung on the end of a trunk, truck racks enable you to secure them better -- often without having to take off the front tire, either.
3. Hitting the slopes.
Skis are another piece of sports equipment that is large and unwieldy, making transportation difficult. Leaving your skis loose in the bed of the truck to rattle and bang around isn’t good for either your skis or your truck, and most sedans don’t have enough room inside to carry skis safely. Truck racks and roof racks for sedans and SUVS solve this problem by enabling you to fasten your skis securely to the rack.
4. Four-wheeling glory.
Four-wheelers and ATVs -- small vehicles that people often drive on trails and across rough terrain in parks and open space -- are another type of sports equipment that must be hauled to your destination. Believe it or not, you can haul ATVs on truck racks and ladder racks -- the racks are made to withstand heavy loads such as an ATV, and keep the vehicle level and steady during transportation. Truck racks also make it fairly easy to load and unload ATVs, giving you more time to have fun when you reach your destination.
5. Carrying kayaks and canoes.
There is seemingly no end to the sports equipment that can be hauled on a truck rack! For obvious reasons, kayaks and canoes need to be transported to your destination, unless of course you live in Venice or happen to have a river running through your backyard. No matter how graceful these boats are in the water, they are heavy and unwieldy out of it. Truck racks provide a strong, secure method of transporting kayaks and canoes from point A to point B!
6. A place to put your luggage.
Whether you are taking your family on a road trip or run a shuttle service, truck racks and roof racks for vans and SUVs provide a great place to stash luggage. If you have four or more people in your family or if you have full occupancy in your shuttle, interior space will be at a premium, so why not move some of the luggage to the exterior? Luggage racks can help cut down on sibling squabbles during road trips -- or, for the shuttle owner, they can help to create a more organized and professional appearance to appeal to riders.
7. Saving space with cargo boxes.
Even when you are not taking a road trip or taking on passengers, space inside a vehicle -- particularly a truck -- is at a premium. Just thing about all the things you take with you when you leave the house -- things that quickly pile up inside the car -- and you will understand what I mean.
A truck rack offers a practical solution to this problem, as it can carry a couple cargo boxes. Instead of keeping things you rarely use inside the truck, you can put them inside the cargo boxes, and save the cab space for more important things -- like your friends and family.
8. Just for looks!
Of course, you really don’t need to have a practical reason to put a truck rack on your truck. Many people buy truck racks just because they like the way they look. Many truck racks -- such as certain models of headache racks -- are compatible with light racks and other truck accessories, making them ideal choices for anyone who wants to improve the appearance of their truck.
Whatever reason you have for wanting a truck rack, you have every reason to be happy with your investment – truck racks are some of the most versatile and useful accessories you can buy!
About the Author
Andy West is a freelance writer for BuyAutoTruckAccessories a website offering a huge selection of Truck Accessories at the lowest prices.
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Inno Kayak Rack $135.99 Inno Kayak Racks in stock now! Read Inno Kayak Rack customer reviews. AutoAccessoriesGarage.com has the best selection of Inno Cargo Carriers & Roof Racks at the lowest prices around. Inno Kayak Rack are chosen by auto enthusiasts everywhere to personalize their vehicles. Inno Kayak Rack available now at AutoAccessoriesGarage. |
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Yakima LandShark Kayak Rack $71.4 Yakima Kayak Racks in stock now! Read Yakima LandShark Kayak Rack customer reviews. AutoAccessoriesGarage.com has the best selection of Yakima Cargo Carriers & Roof Racks at the lowest prices around. Yakima LandShark Kayak Rack are chosen by auto enthusiasts everywhere to personalize their vehicles. Yakima LandShark Kayak Rack available now at AutoAccessoriesGarage. |
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Inno Kayak Rack INA 444 $195.49 Inno Kayak Racks in stock now! Read Inno Kayak Rack INA 444 customer reviews. AutoAccessoriesGarage.com has the best selection of Inno Cargo Carriers & Roof Racks at the lowest prices around. Inno Kayak Rack INA 444 are chosen by auto enthusiasts everywhere to personalize their vehicles. Inno Kayak Rack available now at AutoAccessoriesGarage. |
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Inno Kayak Rack INA 450 $135.99 Inno Kayak Racks in stock now! Read Inno Kayak Rack INA 450 customer reviews. AutoAccessoriesGarage.com has the best selection of Inno Cargo Carriers & Roof Racks at the lowest prices around. Inno Kayak Rack INA 450 are chosen by auto enthusiasts everywhere to personalize their vehicles. Inno Kayak Rack available now at AutoAccessoriesGarage. |
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Yakima HullRaiser Aero Kayak Rack $125.13 Yakima Kayak Racks in stock now! Read Yakima HullRaiser Aero Kayak Rack customer reviews. AutoAccessoriesGarage.com has the best selection of Yakima Cargo Carriers & Roof Racks at the lowest prices around. Yakima HullRaiser Aero Kayak Rack are chosen by auto enthusiasts everywhere to personalize their vehicles. Yakima HullRaiser Aero Kayak Rack available now at AutoAccessoriesGarage. |
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Yakima LandShark Kayak Rack 8004030 $71.4 Yakima Kayak Racks in stock now! Read Yakima LandShark Kayak Rack 8004030 customer reviews. AutoAccessoriesGarage.com has the best selection of Yakima Cargo Carriers & Roof Racks at the lowest prices around. Yakima LandShark Kayak Rack 8004030 are chosen by auto enthusiasts everywhere to personalize their vehicles. Yakima LandShark Kayak Rack available now at AutoAccessoriesGarage. |
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Yakima HullRaiser Aero Kayak Rack 8004038 $125.13 Yakima Kayak Racks in stock now! Read Yakima HullRaiser Aero Kayak Rack 8004038 customer reviews. AutoAccessoriesGarage.com has the best selection of Yakima Cargo Carriers & Roof Racks at the lowest prices around. Yakima HullRaiser Aero Kayak Rack 8004038 are chosen by auto enthusiasts everywhere to personalize their vehicles. Yakima HullRaiser Aero Kayak Rack available now at AutoAccessoriesGarage. |
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Folding Wall Mount Kayak Rack - by Gear Up $54.99 This wall mounted kayak holder is a great way to protect your kayak, keeping it up and out of the way.  Mounting this kayak hanger is simple; just measure your kayak, position and mount the kayak hooks to the wall of your garage, storage shed, or home's exterior.  The wall hanging kayak mount features heavy duty powder coated steel tube construction with foam rubber pads to gently hold and secure a single kayak.  Kayak cradle arms conveniently fold to the side when not in use. Generous 15.5" depth accomodates most kayak designs.  175 lb. Weight capacity.  All mounting hardware included.   Type: Carriers Color: Grey |
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Attwood Marine / Attwood Kayak Car-Top Carrier Kit / 11438-7 $32.2 Attwood Marine - Attwood Kayak Car-Top Carrier Kit - 11438-7 |
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Malibu Plus Dual Kayak Storage Rack $481.21 Make plenty of room for all your boats with this Malibu Plus dual kayak storage rack. This rack easily fits two boats, but can also be modified to store up to five.Double side kayak storage rack systemThis rack has larger and deeper base and kayak can be stored on both side (with additional K-1 cradles sold separately)This storage system comes with two sets of cradles for storing two kayaksAnd additional cradles can be added to store 3, 4, or 5 boats depending on the size and weight of your boatUpper level limit: 12 feet and 50 pounds maxLower level limit: 20 feet and 65 pounds maxAssembled dimension: 32 inches long x 48 inches wide x 78.5 inches highModel: KC-422 |
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Car with a Kayak on Top Speeds down a Two-Lane Highway $39.99 Stephen Alvarez Car with a Kayak on Top Speeds down a Two-Lane Highway - Photographic Print |
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Close-up of a Kayak on a Car Roof at Sunset, San Francisco, California, USA $29.99 Panoramic Images Close-up of a Kayak on a Car Roof at Sunset, San Francisco, California, USA - Photographic Print |
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A Car with a Kayak on Top Speeds Down a Two-Lane Highway $39.99 Stephen Alvarez A Car with a Kayak on Top Speeds Down a Two-Lane Highway - Photographic Print |
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Jeep Kayak Rack: Warrior Watercraft Rack; Jeep TJ Wrangler 1997-2006 $443.99 1997-06 Jeep TJ Wrangler, Rubicon and Unlimited;Black powder coated;1 in. square tubing;175 lb. carrying capacity JEEP WRANGLER (97-06LJ) WRANGLER (97-06TJ) 65TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION RUBICON SAHARA SE SPORT UNLIMITED UNLIMITED RUBICON X 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2.4L Power-Tech (148) 2.5L (150) 4L Power Tech (242) GAS Jeep Kayak Rack: Warrior Watercraft Rack; Jeep TJ Wrangler 1997-2006 |
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Jeep Kayak Rack: Warrior Watercraft Rack; Jeep JK Wrangler 2007-2012 $465.99 2007-12 Jeep JK Wrangler, Rubicon and Unlimited;2 and 4-door models;Black powder coated;1 in. square tubing;175 lb. carrying capacity JEEP WRANGLER (07-12JK) ISLANDER MOUNTAIN RUBICON SAHARA SPORT UNLIMITED ISLANDER UNLIMITED MOUNTAIN UNLIMITED RUBICON UNLIMITED SAHARA UNLIMITED SPORT UNLIMITED X X 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 3.6L (220) 3.8L (231) GAS Jeep Kayak Rack: Warrior Watercraft Rack; Jeep JK Wrangler 2007-2012 |
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Jeep Kayak Rack: Warrior Watercraft Rack; Jeep YJ Wrangler 1976-1995 $405.99 1976-95 Jeep YJ Wrangler and CJ7;Black powder coated;1 in. square tubing;175 lb. carrying capacity JEEP CJ7 WRANGLER (87-95YJ) ISLANDER LAREDO RENEGADE RIO GRANDE S SAHARA SE SPORT 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 2.5L (150) 2.5L Iron Duke LX8 (151) 3.8L (232) 4.2L (258) 4L Power Tech (242) 5L (304) GAS Jeep Kayak Rack: Warrior Watercraft Rack; Jeep YJ Wrangler 1976-1995 |
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Glacik G-100 Ground-level 2-boat 'C-Deck' Kayak Rack $302.98 This Glacik 'C-Deck' rack is a multi-purpose rack for your paddle sport equipment like canoes and kayaks. This rack holds two paddleboats just off the ground and is perfect for storage, displays, or repair shops. Top level capacity: 160 pounds/up to 20-foot kayakLower level capacity: 200 pounds/up to 20-foot kayakLow center of gravity makes for a stable rackKeeps kayaks off the groundTreated with a multi-stage rust prevention treatment Intended for floor useEasy assemblyEasy to move Dimensions: 48 inches long x 29.5 inches wide x 30 inches highTop level will be 28.5 inches, lower level will be 2.75 inches above groundMaterial: SteelAssembly required. |
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Gear Up Deluxe Wall Mount Folding Kayak Rack $57.69 The Gear Up Deluxe Folding Kayak Storage Wall Hook Set is a step up from our basic kayak wall storage hook set. The unique design allows you to fold the storage arms against the wall when not in use and weve even included an accesory bar below the main storage hook for storing a paddle or hanging other accessories from it. We utilize the same durable rubber boots that we use on our kayak carts to ensure a soft contact point between the storage hooks and your boat and you can adjust the boots as needed to fit your specific boat. 200 lb weight capacity. Each Hook is approximately 17 x 15 x 2. 5lbs weight. Type: Carriers & Racks Color: Black |
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HandiRack Inflatable Car Roof Rack. $61.99 This multi-purpose inflatable car roof rack is great for transporting items safely and securely. Black.Size H10, W33cm.Weight 2.5kg.EAN/MPN/UPC/ISBN: 5060158520039. |
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Folding Deluxe Kayak Cart - by Gear Up $90.99 This folding kayak dolly features a powder-coated aluminum tube frame with ribbed rubber cradles to gently secure a single kayak. Wide heavy duty pneumatic tires handle most any terrain. This heavy duty kayak trolley offers maximum load capacity, and great ground clearance.  A combination of aluminum tubing and injection molded tire rims provides lightweight but durable performance and rust resistance for these kayak dollies. Plus, the kayak rack folds flat for easy storage when not in use or when transporting.  Easy to use kick bar makes loading and unloading your boat a breeze!  175-lb. Weight capacity.   Type: Carriers Color: Grey |
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My Other Car Is a Kayak Family Women's Light T-Shirt by CafePress $22 A fun kayak design then check out : http://www.cafepress.com/moonwink for more kayaking designs and then get off the computer and GET IN THE WATERwhoo hoo : Family Women's Light T-Shirt Tee, TShirt, Shirt Our 100% cotton women's tee is preshrunk, durable and guaranteed.5.6 oz. 100% cotton. Standard fit. |
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My Other Car is a Kayak Sports Bumper Sticker by CafePress $5 love your kayak Sports Bumper Sticker Tell the world how you feel Our bumper stickers are perfect for expressing yourself while cruising down the highway or just for posting on the wall. Measures 10 x 3. Printed on 4mil vinyl using water and UV resistant inks - |
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Sit-On Kayak and Canoe Trolley - by Gear Up $89.99 This canoe and kayak dolly is designed to be extremely flexible. You can adjust the upright bars to fit most scupper (drainage) holes on sit-top kayaks for quick and easy portage, or you can adjust the upright bars out to the side and use in conjunction with tie-down straps (not included) to assist in the portage of any kayak or canoe.  This kayak trolley features heavy duty powder coated aluminum tube construction with ribbed rubber padded cradles to gently hold and secure a single canoe or kayak. Wide heavy duty pneumatic tires handle most any terrain. Injection molded tire rims and aluminum construction resist rust. 175 lb. Weight capacity. Arms are removable for compact storage when not in use. This kayak cart is great for getting that canoe or kayak from car top to lake, ocean, or river!   Type: Carriers Color: Grey |
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SpareHand VR-861 Foldable Roof Mount Kayak Carrier $197.47 The Sparhand VR-861 Foldable Roof-Mount Kayak Carrier is a universal mounting system to safely transport your boat. Constructed of durable powder-coated steel, this foldable, vertical single-kayak carrier features a rotating mechanism that can be adjusted to fit most kayaks.Sparehand VR-861 Foldable Roof-Mount Kayak Rack Padded cradle to protect your boatsAdjustable rotating mechanism Collapsible when not in useSet includes two (2) mounting strapsUniversal mounting hardware fits round, square, oval and factory cross barsColor: Metallic Thunder greyFolds flat for storage during off-seasonNo assembly required |
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My Other Car Is a Kayak Sticker Oval Family Oval Sticker by CafePress $5 A fun kayak design then check out : http://www.cafepress.com/moonwink for more kayaking designs and then get off the computer and GET IN THE WATERwhoo hoo : Family Oval Sticker Our stickers are printed on 4mil vinyl using water and UV resistant inks 150; meaning no fading in the sun or bleeding in the rain. Measures 3 x 5 oval. Printed on durable 4mil vinyl. |
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My Other Car is a Kayak Hobbies Bumper Sticker by CafePress $5 A fun kayak design then check out : http://www.cafepress.com/moonwink for more kayaking designs and then get off the computer and GET IN THE WATERwhoo hoo : Hobbies Bumper Sticker Tell the world how you feel Our bumper stickers are perfect for expressing yourself while cruising down the highway or just for posting on the wall. Measures 10 x 3. Printed on 4mil vinyl using water and UV resistant inks - |
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