PAW Boxes by Rack-it Are Bear-Proof Trash Receptacles

Gary Kank, Sales Manager of Rack-it Truck Racks gives an impromptu presentation of the Rack-it Aluminum Truck Rack to Terry Minion of Commercial Truck Success. Aluminum racks are gaining in popularity to save weight and increase payloads and also for their corrosion resistance. The Aluminum version is the same design as the famous Rack-it Steel Truck Racks. Contact Rack-it at 800-445-7666 and visit their website at www.rackitinc.com

Rack-it Truck Racks Aluminum Rack

Gary Kank, Sales Manager of Rack-it Truck Racks gives an impromptu presentation of the Rack-it Aluminum Truck Rack. Aluminum racks are gaining in popularity to save weight and increase payloads and also for their corrosion resistance. The Aluminum version is the same design as the famous Rack-it Steel Truck Racks.

Contact Rack-it at 800-445-7666 and visit their website at www.rackitinc.com

Rack-it Truck Rack Accessories Make It Easy

Gary Kank of Rack-it Truck Racks, shows off a truck with most of the options that Rack-it and SureFit Racks sells. These include the water jug holder, rack holder, rack straps, window protector, load locks/dividers, cross bar and more.

This presentation was done at a Nor Cal Ford Truck Club event held at the Woodbridge Country Club in Woodbridge CA next to Lodi. See more about the Nor Cal Ford Truck Club at www.norcalfordtruckclub.com.

See more from Rack-it Truck Racks at www.rackitinc.com and SureFit Truck Racks at www.surefitracks.com.

Merry Christmas From Rack-it Truck Racks

Happy Holidays from "Team Rack-it"

As we near the Christmas holiday, all of us at Rack-it Truck Racks would like to extend our heartfelt thanks and gratitude for a wonderful 2011. It is working in partnership with people like you who make what we do such a pleasure all year long. We'd like to wish you and your families a safe and joyous Christmas Holiday and a very Happy New Year.

A Show Us Your Rack-it Testimonial With Some Photos

"Hi Rack-it,

Please pass along to the guys how much my crew and I appreciate our newly outfitted rack. It will hopefully make their lives easier while saving me money in unnecessary repair bills due to items being piled up on one another. Now everything has a place.

Your team was helpful as well as knowledgeable about Rack-it products. I have had a few Rack-it racks and I look forward to many dutiful years of service with this one.

Sincerely,

Kevin Massey

Olympus Pointe Landscape & Lawn Care

1911 Douglas Blvd., Ste. 85-162

Roseville, CA 95661

916-782-5296"

Before we got the rack. . .

After we got the rack!

Rack-it Yard Tour

Gary Kank, Sales Manager for Rack-it Truck Racks gives us a brief tour of Rack-it's storage and shipping yard to give you an idea of the selection of pre-built truck racks that can be shipped immediately.

Angle Iron Foundation

Angle Iron

Our formed angle found on 1000, 2000 and 4000 series racks, provides you with a continuous mounting surface and unmatched top rail protection. The angle runs the length of the bed rails, insuring a strong and sturdy connection to your truck.

Tie Downs Welded On

Welded On Tie Downs

Our rope rooks are a standard feature in each of our racks. Providing a
dual purpose, these tie downs not only offer the function of a cleat,
but the hook serves as a great fastening point for tying knots.

New Universal Headache Racks

We introduced our new line of universal headache racks back in July, but I thought this article was worth reposting in case some of you forgot about them.

Yep, that's right, it's not only the best Universal Headboard system on the planet, solar system and galaxy; it's the best in the entire Universe (so we say). Built on the same design platform as our fully-welded / make and model specific headache racks, these new Series 5000 and 6000 Universal Headboards are designed to fit multiple vehicles.

The adjustment is found via a 3 inch slotted channel which we've welded onto the angle iron mounting foot. This allows fitment onto multiple vehicle applications by stocking just one part! Finished with a textured black powder coat.

Our Newest Accessory: Trimmer Rack

Our newest accessory product is designed for landscapers looking to transport their trimmer tools efficiently to the jobsite. These racks are constructed of aluminum and feature a built in clamp system that attaches the rack to the trucks bed rail. Heavy duty rubber straps secure the trimmer into place and a sliding rod design allows for any padlock to be used to secure your investment safely. These units come stock with a black or silver powder coat finish and include all the installation hardware to get up and running right out of the box.

"Show Us Your Rack-it" Results

The fellas at Trucksmart are at it again. Check out this cool custom headache rack we built for John and Andy over at the Rocklin, CA store. Their customer, Mike Patten from MJP Productions, requested a custom application for his outdoor media company's rig and we were up to the challenge.

As you can see we used the base design of our 5000 series headache rack, but added a few options per the customer's request. We welded in an extra cross member that worked to sandwich the dual port hitch receiver, allowing the installation and quick release of two cargo baskets that Mike uses to store his film equipment and field gear. We also built a custom overhang out of ¾" pipe and welded on 4 light tabs to receive some really trick Hella brand lights.

To round off this build we beefed up the support of the rack by eliminating our standard gussets and welding in ¾" pipe braces for the legs and the overhang. John, Andy and most of all; Mike were really pleased with the build. We love working with our dealers on custom jobs like this and creating new solutions for our Rack-it users.

Keep up the good work Trucksmart ... and if any of you are outdoors enthusiasts and are looking for media production of your adventures.

Please check out Mike Patten at http://www.mjpoutdoors.net/

SEMA Show 2011 Notes by Gary Kank

Robert Mutzig, Operations Manager, and I had a chance to get down to Las Vegas a couple weeks back for the 2011 SEMA Show. In years past we have exhibited at this world renowned event, but this year we were down to take in the show as onlookers. The show drew more than 60,000 domestic and international buyers to the 4-day event. We saw the many interesting things on display that peaked our interest and got our wheels turning. One product in particular that we checked out was the Cap-Pack. This unique, elevated storage system is designed to work in conjunction with your camper shell. It provides easy access to your tools and equipment while still allowing use of most of your bed space.

We met with Jake Izydorek, President of Cap-Pack, and discussed the possibility of incorporating the idea on our 1000 Series Truck Racks. Jake was familiar with the Rack-it brand and was interested in exploring this retrofit concept with us. I'm not too sure where this will lead, but we love going down to SEMA for situations like these. Not only do you get to see tons of concepts, custom and new model vehicles, but you also get a chance to brainstorm with fellow manufacturers and get the creative juices flowing. We were also able to meet with many Rack-it dealers while walking the aisles of the show. Great to see so many of you down in Las Vegas.

Check out this YouTube video featuring the 10 Top Vehicles at the 2011 SEMA Show

November 2011 "Rack-t-eer" of the Month

Jorge Garcia - Thank you for 15 years of service

When we first started building racks back in 1986 we had a handful of models we produced. Today there are hundreds of make / model specific part numbers available to our customers and Jorge Garcia is charge of figuring out how all those different shape and sized racks get stacked on our delivery trucks efficiently and safely.

Jorge came to us 15 years ago and has been a tremendous asset to our team. He started his journey at Rack-it working out in the yard helping to get loads tied down. He also helped out in the prep department, cleaning racks before they went to paint. Wanting to learn more, he soon began to practice stacking racks in our "boneyard" to get a sense of how different models nested with one another. Jorge proved to be a quick study and for years now (along with his right hand man, Calvin) he's been our go to guy in the Transportation department.

Jorge remembers the crazy times a few years back when he and his team were building 5-6 loads a day nearly 5 days a week. "That was really fun, we knew what we had to do and we jumped on it and made it happen, "he said. Even though the pace isn't currently quite that busy, Jorge still plays a vital role in managing our yard inventory and building loads week in and week out. He lives with his wife Isabel and their two children, Andrew (16) and Ulises (11) in Placerville, CA.

Ladder Pro Plus Is Quick and Easy



Unit can quickly be broken down
to its simplest form - a Standard or
Deluxe series headboard.



  

Ladder Pro Plus



Side bar easily mounts via
our added strength



By popular demand, Rack-it has expanded on our classic headboard. The Ladder Pro Plus includes both front and rear headboards, and left and right side clamp-on side rails to create a sturdy, fork lift loadable, cargo area rack with a removable rear bar. Side bars and rear headboard can be removed when the rack system is not required, leaving the front headboard in place for cab and/or rear window protection. Front headboard can be ordered with or without mesh. Fit is truck specific for most domestic and foreign made trucks. Works with most SureFit accessories. Hardware included.



Gusseted joints for added strength



FEATURES

• Modular design allows for 3 different rack configurations.
• Forklift Loadable.
• Rope hooks allow for quick and easy tie downs.
• Available with headboard mesh behind cab.
• Removable rear bar.
• Black powder coat finish.

Longer Load Solutions

Is your truck's cab constantly taking a beating from loads that don't quite fit in your bed? Still looking for a place to secure your surfboard or bike? Look no further than our Standard and Deluxe headboard racks. These "headache" racks are designed to enhance the overall look of your truck while also adding much needed real cargo protection. For a basic solution, check out the Standard Headboards. However, if you are looking for a more durable headboard, the Deluxe offers a wire mesh screen, welded in to help prevent rear glass damage or breakage.

Features:

• Schedule 10 steel pipe construction
• Rope hooks allow for quick and easy tie-downs
• Mini applications mount on 10" bed rails
• Full-size applications mount on 16" bed rails
• Durable powder coat finish

Note: Due to the fully-welded (one-piece) design of our 5000 and 6000 Series Headache Racks, we are not able to ship via UPS or FedEx. All 5000 (as shown) and 6000 (with rear window screen) Series Racks will ship on our own deliver trucks or on common carrie

Happy Thanksgiving From Rack-it Truck Racks

Happy Thanksgiving to all of our friends and customers of Rack-it Truck Racks. It is a continuing pleasure to serve you and we wish a very enjoyable Thanksgiving weekend and safe travel.

The Original Is Still Going Strong

Here's a shot of the original Rack-it truck rack from 1986. Looks great, doesn't it? It's become a timeless design that looks great on older trucks and brand new, fresh-off-the-assembly-lines trucks. It looks great on a Dodge or a Chevrolet (Chevy for most of us. . .), GMC, Ford, Toyota, Nissan, International (remember them?), and whomever else wants to build a pickup. Isn't that great? We think so.

Check out our Rack-it Truck Racks and see our list of dealers and distributors at http://www.rackitinc.com/.

A Strong Foundation Makes All The Difference

Gary Kank, Sales Manager of Rack-it Truck Racks shows us the 9100 Series Angle Pack Bed Protector.

See more at www.rackitinc.com, or call 800-445-7666.

For Landscapers: Add An Accessory Rack

Besides our standard production racks with all the matching fit options, we build a lot of custom racks for specific uses. This is the Trimmer rack with holds weed whackers, and other like tools and fastens easily to the pickup bed using our Mega Clamp system and is removable just as easy as to install, yet it is secure while it is there.

Whatever your need is, just give us a call at 800-445-7666 and let us know what you want and how you want to use it and we can make the perfect rack for your customized needs. Visit http://www.rackitinc.com/.

Weekend Warrior Sporty Rack

SERIES 4000/4100

Designed with the weekend warrior in mind, our Series 4000 racks represent a sporty version of our product for those who don't need a full-size rack. With its diverse and unique design, mountain bikes, surfboards or the occasional light load of lumber are all easily transported with this stylish model.
Features

• Series 4100 comes with an attractive safety mesh screen.
• Series 4000/4100 bed rails run length of bed, offering many areas for securing loads.
• Full-length formed angle mounting.
• Series 4000/4100 is available with an optional removable rear bar equipped with quick release "D-Clip" pins.
• Schedule 10 steel construction.
• Rope hooks allow for quick and easy tie-downs. 

Great Looking and Built To Work!

Because of the all welded design utilizing schedule 10 HD steel pipe, Rack-it Truck Racks are not only strong enough for service and utility bodies, but strong enough for the capacities of the Ford F450/550 and like trucks, just like the one in this photo.

For more information, check out our redesigned and expanded website at http://www.rackitinc.com/, or call us at 800-445-7666.

Add the Wind Deflector Accessory

Add the Wind Deflector Clamp On Accessory to eleviate much of the typical wind noise a rack may experience. See your dealer, or call us at 800-445-7666 and we can ship one to you right away.

Rack-it Series 6000 Headboard

Here is our series 6000 headboard with a wire mesh screen welded in to help prevent rear glass damage or breakage. Besides being sylish, it is functional and allows you to carry items longer than the bed and secure them to the top bar as needed.

Toyota Tacoma Was A Challenge That We Perfected

Our unique mounting system for the composite beds on the Toyota Tacoma pickup gives you the strength that is needed to get the work done. In fact, our Toyota rack is among our most popular models.

Our Standard Rack Is HD Enough For Service Bodies

Because of the all welded design utilizing schedule 40 HD steel pipe, Rack-it Truck Racks are not only strong enough for service and utility bodies, but strong enough for the capacities of the Ford F450/550 and like trucks, just like the one in this photo.

For more information, check out our redesigned and expanded website at http://www.rackitinc.com/, or call us at 800-445-7666.

Conduit Box Is Great Option

Sometimes you need just a little something extra, like this conduit pack. No problem. Just give us a call at 800-445-7666 and we can take care of whatever customizations you might need. For our standardized products, see http://www.rackitinc.com/.

Great Look and Light Weight Rack-it Aluminum HD Rack

Here is a great shot of our aluminum Rack-it rack. It is so lightweight that it adds an insignificant amount of weight to the truck (around 75 lbs approximately). The aluminum rack comes powder coated in silver color to set it apart from the standard black steel racks. But, don't let the lightweight fool you, this is one tough, heavy duty rack that can take what you dish out for years on end and still look great.

Check Out Our Dealer In Nevada: Custom Truck Accessories

Our Rack-it dealer in Nevada is Custom Truck Accessories and they have two locations. One at 385 Kietzke Lane in Reno and the other is 3244 S Carson Street in Carson City, Nevada. Check out their comprehensive website at http://www.customtruckaccessories.com/. You can call them in Reno at 775-329-5111 and in Carson City, call them at 775-885-8111.

Rack-it Truck racks are only sold through authorized dealers.

Rack-it and SureFit Rack Accessories

Gary Kank of Rack-it Truck Racks, shows off a truck with most of the options that Rack-it and SureFit Racks sells. These include the water jug holder, rack holder, rack straps, window protector, load locks/dividers, cross bar and more.

This presentation was done at a Nor Cal Ford Truck Club event held at the Woodbridge Country Club in Woodbridge CA next to Lodi. See more about the Nor Cal Ford Truck Club at www.norcalfordtruckclub.com.

See more from Rack-it Truck Racks at www.rackitinc.com and SureFit Truck Racks at www.surefitracks.com.

Rack-it Tour With Gary

An interview with Gary Kank, Sales Manager of Rack-it Truck Racks at Rack-it headquarters in Shingle Springs, CA.

Gary takes us through how they ship many racks all over the western US by creatively assembling and loading their fleet of trucks.

www.rackitinc.com and www.surefittruckracks.com

Series 3000 Racks by Rack-it

SERIES 3000

Whether you're an avid camper or simply looking for a secure area for your tools, camper shells are becoming an increasingly popular truck accessory item. Our series 3000 racks are designed to fit around your shell, allowing you to utilize the benefits of both components with ease.

Features

• Offeset legs allow for installation over a camper shell.
• Removable rear bar equipped with quick release "D-Clip" pins.
• Schedule 10 steel construction.
• Rope hooks allow for quick and easy tie-downs.
• Schedule 10 steel construction.

Paw Boxes Is Unique Product From Rack-it

Gary Kank, Sales Manager of Rack-It Inc, shows off another alternative product they manufacture. This product is a bear-proof trash enclosure. This unit is made of heavy duty 12 guage steel and is powder coated for long lasting protection. Gary shows off two models, one with a slide-out drawer to make it easier to remove and reinstall the trash receptacles. These are called our PAW boxes.

For more information about this product, call 800-445-7666. To see our rack products, go to www.rackitinc.com

Rack-it Thanks Campway's As Valued Rack-it Dealer

Rack-it Truck Racks wants to thank Campway's organization for being valued Rack-it dealers. Campway's has many locations. Thank you to the Campway's dealers in Sacramento, Santa Rosa, Martinez, Hayward, and San Jose as outstanding dealers for our products. We appreciate your support and your business.

See Campway's website at http://www.campway.com/

Attaching Racks Without Drilling Holes In The Bed

Gary Kank, Sales Manager of Rack-it Truck Racks, shows us the Mega Clamp System for attaching truck racks or headboards without drilling holes in the bed of the truck. This system holds the rack securely and is easily removed when needed.

Rack-it Thanks So Cal Truck Accessories and Equipment

Rack-it, Inc. would like to thank our very good Rack-it and SureFit dealer SoCal Truck Accessories and Equipment in Santee CA in the Southern California, San Diego area. SoCal Truck Accessories is located at 10460 Mission Gorge Rd, in Santee. You can reach them at 619-749-0742. Shown above is a screenshot of their fine website, which you can view at http://www.socaltruck.net/.

Rack-it fully welded racks are sold only through dealers and we appreciate each and every one. Thank you So Cal Truck Accessories and Equipment!

Thank You To The Truck Works In Bend, Oregon

Rack-it Truck Racks wants to thank The Truck Works in Bend, Oregon as one our quality Rack-it Stocking Dealers. The Truck Works is located at 20698 Brinson Blvd, in Bend, Oregon. You can reach them at 541-383-3113, and their website is http://www.thetruckworks.com/.

All American Truck & SUV Accessory Centers Is Valued Rack-it Dealer

Rack-it Truck Racks would like to acknowledge one of our great multiple location dealers for Rack-it Truck Racks. All American Truck & SUV Accessory Centers are located in Salem, Springfield, Portland, Redmond, Aloha, and Eugene, Oregon.

A big thank you to All American Truck & SUV Accessory Centers for your enthusiastic support of Rack-it Truck Racks and Rack Products.

See more from All American at http://www.allamericancanopies.com/.