Saturday, July 30, 2011

Sturdy Racks Come From A Sturdy 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.

Thursday, July 28, 2011

Our 3000 Series Rack Designed For Camper Shells or Truck Caps



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 40 steel construction.
  • Rope hooks allow for quick and easy tie-downs.
  • Schedule 40 steel construction.

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

The Standard 1000 Series Rack Is Our Best Seller By Far



Time for a new truck rack? Need something that has minimal flex and will enhance the look of your truck? Look no further than Rack-it's® Series 1000 truck racks. Designed with unmatched strength and stability, our standard rack provides a versatile and efficient solution for your material handling needs.

Features

•Full-length formed angle mounting.
•Removable rear bar equipped with quick release "D-Clip" pins.
•Schedule 10 steel construction
•Rope hooks allow for quick and easy tie-downs.
•Also available for utility body applications ... see your local dealer for more info.

Saturday, July 23, 2011

Series 5000 and 6000 Headboard Racks




SERIES 5000/6000

Is your truck 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 Series 5000 and 6000 racks. These "headache" racks are designed to enhance the overall looks of your truck while also adding much needed rear cargo protection. For a basic solution, check out the Series 5000. However, if you're looking for a more durable headboard, the Series 6000 offers a wire mesh screen, welded in to help prevent rear glass damage or breakage.

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

RIEGL USA VMX-250 (Mobile Mapping System)


Note: Nothing to do with racks, but very interesting stuff!

RIEGL VMX-250
Mobile Laser Scanning System for 3D data acquisition from moving platforms

The new RIEGL VMX-250 is an extremely compact and user-friendly Mobile Laser Scanning (MLS) measurement unit. The roof-carrier mounted measuring head integrates two RIEGL VQ-250 scanners, inertial and satellite navigation hardware, and mounting points for digital cameras or video equipment.

Fast 3D data collection, featuring high accuracy and high resolution, provides a basis for a variety of applications, like mapping of roadways and rail corridors (e.g. route inventory, noise protection, clearance gauge), waterways, ports, and harbors (e.g. river banks, jetties, cliffs) as well as extended urban and vacant areas.

Here's a couple of local photos:


Monday, July 11, 2011

Tour of Rack-It Truck Racks with Gary Kank


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

Sunday, July 3, 2011

New 5100 Series Bed Rails


Gary Kank, Sales Manager of SureFit Truck Racks talks about the new 5100 Series Bed Rails that are available in steel or aluminum. These bed rails add a great look and functionality to your truck bed.

Friday, July 1, 2011

Rack-it Universal Truck Rack Headboard System Explained


Gary Kank, Sales Manager for Rack-it Truck Racks shows us the steel universal headboard system and how it works. This product allows dealers and distributors to stock a smaller number of headboards and still satisfy the truck accessories market.