Does Pack'em Ladder Rack Bracket Kit PK-28B Require A Standard 2 x 4 Or True 2 x 4?

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Do the cross bar receivers require standard or TRUE 2inch lumber? It makes a difference when we order it from the lumber yard. Thank you.

asked by: Pat

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Helpful Expert Reply:

You can use a standard 2 x 4 in the Pack'em Ladder Rack Bracket Kit for Enclosed Trailers # PK-28B you were looking at.

Typically a 2 x 4 is actually closer to 1-3/4" x 3-3/4" and the # PK-28B is tapered where the top is 2" wide and the bottom is 1-13/16" wide as shown in the included diagram. When mounting the upper portion of the bracket to the 2 x 4 it will pull in snug for a nice secure fit.

I included a video of the # PK-28B for you to take a look at.

expert reply by: Samuel C

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Width Of Bracket On Pack'em # PK-28B
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Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

The weight capacity of the Rack'em Fitz-All Enclosed Trailer Ladder Rack #RA-28 is 400-lbs maximum if it is installed on a trailer with rain gutters that also has the same weight capacity. This is the maximum capacity of the entire 2-bar rack.…

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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