Best Truck Bed Racks Ranked

The value pick for a pickup owner who needs to carry ladders or lumber over the cab. It is a work rack, not an overland platform.

A well priced aluminum work rack for pickup owners who haul ladders or boats over the cab. Overlanders wanting a low tent platform should look at lower racks.

A work rack for full size pickups hauling long, heavy loads over the cab. Weekend overlanders will pay for capacity they may not use.

A contractor rack for full size pickups that carry long, heavy loads above the cab. Clamp on racks suit occasional use better.

A light, mid height clamp on rack for a rooftop tent or bikes on a compact or full size pickup. Pick an adjustable rack if you also haul ladders over the cab.

The cheapest way to carry ladders and lumber over a pickup bed. Spend more for aluminum and a warranty if it will stay on the truck.

For pickup owners who want one rack that can sit low for a tent or rise over the cab for ladders and kayaks. Budget for the crossbars on top of the tower price.

A low cost overland rack for a 5 ft Tacoma carrying a rooftop tent or kayaks. Check the install guide for drilling first.

For pickup owners who want Leitner’s heavy ratings for a rooftop tent without drilling the bed. Choose the standard Forged only if you need the sliding bar.

For overlanders putting a heavy rooftop tent and gear on a pickup who want the highest ratings and a sliding bar for loading. The No Drill version costs less and skips the drilling.

A good value overland rack for 2005 to 2023 Tacoma owners carrying a rooftop tent. Pick the height carefully, since it cannot be changed later.

For a mid size pickup carrying a light rooftop tent or bikes at bed rail height. Heavier loads need a stronger rack.

For Tacoma owners already in the Front Runner accessory system who want a full tray over the bed. Anyone needing a stated rating for a rooftop tent should look elsewhere.