I had a difficult time figuring out if these would work on my truck - a 2021 Nissan Frontier with the Utilitrac system in the bed. It did. It was easy to assemble and mount, and it doing a great job hauling my kayaks. I had two things I didn't like: first, the cross bars had minor but noticeable dents, probably from the shipping and handling. It wasn't worth sending them back to try to get undented bars. The second thing is on the stop brackets that slide in the track on top of the cross bars. These brackets have sharp edges that have not been eased or rounded at all. I have to be careful with how I use ropes to tie down my kayaks.

I bought the AA Model APX25 Aluminum ladder rack to mount to the top rail of my 5' x 10' aluminum utility trailer specifically so I could haul kayaks on top and my ATV and camping gear underneath. I purchased this ladder rack along with the AA KX325 J-bar set (includes 4 j-bars to accommodate 2 kayaks). My order was delayed 1 day during shipping due to FEDEX and the box was in rough shape when it arrived. I blame the carrier on that. There were 2 small dings in the cross bar, but I did think it was worth me packaging back up to swap out for that.

The racks are powder coated - I chose the silver color to match my trailer - and they look very sharp. I actually had neighbors complimenting them while I was in the driveway installing them. The hardware is all packaged nicely and the directions are very easy to follow. I did the install myself and took my time...all-in-all I would say it took me about 2 hours of actual work time. All the parts fit well together and I didn't have to manipulate anything to work. They come with aluminum clamps that work perfectly for a truck bed mount.

Where I ran into a problem was that I was trying to install this on my utility trailer which has a 1 1/2" aluminum top rail, so the included clamps were too small for how I was trying to use them. I contacted the company and asked for advice and to see if they carried any larger clamps. I got a quick response via email which included suggestions from their technicians on how to install. I chose to purchase larger clamps from a local truck supplier at a cost of $6.50 each and they work amazingly for my application. One other note is that since I bought the j-bars as a separate item instead of purchasing the bundle that includes a rack and j-bars together, my j-bars didn't have the correct mounting bracket for the wide bars of the APX25 rack. I called customer service and they quickly identified the correct brackets and got them shipped out same day to me at no extra cost. I was very, very pleased with the customer service. They answered the phone quickly, and remedied my problem quickly. What more can you ask for from a customer service center?!

I like everything about this purchase and I'm very pleased with how they look installed. They are very sturdy and the adjustable tie downs are a nice addition, especially for someone looking to tie down ladders or lumber or even kayaks/canoes without a j-bar. I would highly recommend the AA Racks APX25 Aluminum Ladder Rack if you are in the market. You can't go wrong with this purchase.

Note: in the pics I provided, my 2 kayaks are just sitting on top so I could get an idea of length for the install. These are wider fishing kayaks and there is still plenty of room. If I had not purchased the j-bars, I would probably buy some of foam padding that slides over the crossbars and just carry them like this. I mounted d-rings to the deck of my trailer and I use Rhino soft loops on my carry handles to connect ratchet straps to tie down.

Got this the other day and it was super easy to assemble and to install on my truck. Said it didn't fit my ram but it does perfectly. The quality is great and it looks awesome. Time to assemble and install maybe an hour. Everything you need comes with it even with a couple extra piece's in case you need them. Will buy again

This is a very nicely made ladder rack. Definitely the Cadillac of ladder racks. I liked the craftsmanship and the organization with the parts, the way it was all laid out. Seems very sturdy. The instructions included photos which made it much easier to understand so I didn't need to go out and find a Youtube video for this job. I have a number of different ladders the longest when extended is 35 feet and I have to move the ladders between my house and the houses of my two sons to work on home improvement projects. I was so tired to piling a ladder in the bed of the truck and using a sofa cushion on top of the cab to keep from scratching the roof. Plus that puts a lot of weight on the tailgate. So I wanted a ladder rack and went shopping online, this seemed to be the best option and once I took it out of the box and could see and feel the quality I was very happy with this purchase. A lot of thought went into this product, from the assembly instructions to including a few extra nuts and bolts in case you lose one (who does that anymore??). A+++

I've had this for 3years and it gets the job done. I also lost an end cap and customer service said they would send me a new one. Overall a satisfied customer. Good value and sturdy