Truck Accessories Tool Box

Work vans, by necessity, have a lot of open cargo space. However, if this space isn’t managed well, it can become disorderly, inefficient, and even unsafe. You can change all this with a few choice accessories specifically designed for a work truck’s exterior and interior. Check out Amer-Rac’s Van Ladder Rack. Made specifically for vans, this ladder rack features heavy-duty steel side plates that mount to your van’s rain gutters for a no-drill installation. Each upright is 8-inches wide, which provides better weight distribution. These racks come in two or three piece sets, with the third rack being recommended when extra support is necessary. With all three crossrails in place, 1,000 lbs. of cargo can be safely transported and adjustable tie-down loops are also provided to keep cargo securely in place.

The inside of your van can also be readied for storing necessary work equipment or cargo. Amer-Rac’s Vistas line is a complete line of storage solutions for work vans. Their Van Interior Shelving is made of 16-gauge steel with a tough, gray powdercoat finish. The shelves come in a variety of lengths, widths, and heights, so they can be configured for a customized set-up. Assembly is required, but is fairly easy with instructions and hardware included. An assortment of shelf accessories like dividers and bin boxes are also available to complete your arrangement.

Vistas also makes Tank Holders designed to safely store and transport any commercial tank, from a small fire extinguisher to a 50-lb tank of Freon. These holders are constructed from 11-gauge steel with gray powdercoat finish and come in a range of sizes. The holders protect the tank, gauges, and hoses from damage and keep the tanks stored in an upright position. Each holder comes fully assembled and ready to install into your van. So determine what you need to maximize the efficiency of your vehicle. A few simple add-ons can keep you well-organized, saving space and time.

Amer-Rac Heavy-Duty Sprinter Van Racks

Lately, in the news, there has been talk of a second stimulus that would include more money for highway and bridge construction. Add this to the previous stimulus that focused heavily on “shovel ready” construction projects, and it’s clear that the construction industry and its contractors need to be ready for new projects. That means contractors’ vehicles need to be ready too. Are you prepared? One essential for construction contractors is a cab guard to keep your truck cab safe from the materials you haul in your truck bed. Backrack, a Canadian company, manufactures a line of cab guards that are suitable for your needs.

Backrack’s classic model, the Back Rack, has two thick vertical bars and two intersecting flat bars. It is made of oiled steel for a smooth, sturdy look and finished in a black powdercoat. The Back Rack is designed to fit with many different accessories including light kits, toolboxes, and bed liners. Its design also makes it easy to secure cargo.

Another Headache Truck Rack option is the Safety Rack. This product differs from the cab guard in a few key ways. It offers more protection by having a sturdy, metal grid cover the entire rear cab window. A smaller piece of cargo, such as a 2×4, may still be able to crack or break a rear window even with a cab guard in place. However, the Safety Rack’s design leaves no large spaces of uncovered glass, eliminating this possibility. However, it offers less versatility, as it does not fit as many kinds of accessory light brackets. It also is more difficult to secure cargo to. Be sure you weigh these advantages and disadvantages when choosing between the Safety Rack and the Back Rack.

An additional Backrack accessory that can make hauling ladders, posts, or other long loads easier is the Rear Bar. This is a bar that attaches to the rear of your truck, by dropping into the rear stake pockets. It can easily be removed and will not interfere with the use of your truck’s tailgate. So take a look at these great Contractor Racks and make your truck “shovel ready” or at least ready to haul shovels.

Backrack Safety Rack Cab Guard

They may be called Ladder Racks, but they can carry so much more than ladders. Lumber, beams, even kayaks can be stored and carried on ladder racks. The Christmas season is fast approaching, so keep in mind that ladder racks can be used to bring home your Christmas tree!

Amer-Rac’s ladder rack features full-length siderails with angled tips to increase aerodynamics. The siderails extend over the cab, which maximizes cargo space and is more protective of your cab’s roof. A rear crossrail also comes standard, but it can be removed to accommodate tall cargo. This ladder rack fits trucks with bedliners, tool boxes, or other accessories already installed, and can hold between 1000 and 2000 lbs depending on the style.

Cross Tread manufactures a great heavy-duty Truck Rack. It’s called “The Aluminator” because it’s made of marine-grade aluminum tubing, which is hot water sealed to protect against all types of weather. It’s also brushed and polished, so it looks good too! Its design consists of three cross rails that can be adjusted anywhere from 55 to 78-inches. Standard leg height is 36-inches, and leg placement is adjustable. If you have a camper shell or tonneau cover you can still use The Aluminator, you just need to get an adapter kit. The Aluminator holds 1000 lbs. when mounted to bedrails, and 750 lbs. when mounted to camper shell adapter plates. That’s quite a load!

Go Rhino makes a Truck Ladder Rack called “The Quick Rack System.” The Quick Rack is a patented system that allows rack sections to be positioned anywhere along the bed rail. It includes three rails and two 14-ft. ratchet tiedowns. It’s easy to install and remove and requires no holes to be drilled into your truck. The uprights are made of polypropylene and the top portion is made of aluminum, with a high-strength, ribbed design. It fits most pickup trucks and can carry 300 lbs.

Go Rhino Quick Rack System

There is no reason why you can’t have a van that looks good and one that has a high degree of usability as well. Something as simple as a ladder rack sounds like a luxury, but it may save you time and aggravation, which will make you much more efficient and happy. When you have that kind of thing taken care of, then it’s time to look at the fun stuff that will really trick out your vehicle, like chrome accessories. One thing at a time.

You can get a ladder rack for almost any type of vehicle. They come in handy too, because trying to get a ladder out of the back of a van that is full of stuff can be very difficult and cause lots of cursing. You know what I’m talking about, so do yourself a favor and stop skimping on what you need or putting it off. You will be glad you took care of this one little detail. And then you can reward yourself by putting a sharp billet grille on your vehicle.

For truck accessories like ladder racks, BuyAutoTruckAccessories.com just can’t be beat. The size of the vehicle doesn’t matter much, either. You can get what you need for the vehicle you have. You can find Amer-Rac Aero Heavy-Duty Compact Truck Racks and Full-Size Truck Racks of the same brand, not to mention Heavy-Duty Utility Body Racks. You can have your choice of van racks also, like the Amer-Rac Heavy-Duty Mini-Van Racks and Sprinter Van Racks.