Is RackEm Fitz-All Enclosed Trailer Ladder Rack Installed Using Sheet Metal Screws

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Is it installed with sheetmetal screws?

asked by: Paul

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Expert Reply:

This ladder rack comes will full instructions and installation hardware. To install use the provided self tapping stainless steel screws along with the plastic washers. The hardware you may decide to use can vary with the trailer shape and material.

expert reply by: Heather A

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Answer 1

Hardware is included with the Rack'em Fitz-All Enclosed Trailer Ladder Rack #RA-28. I have included a picture of it for you.

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Answer 2

The Rack em Fitz-All Ladder Rack, part #RA-28 is 22-1/8 inches tall. As you mentioned, this rack installs on the rain gutters. To determine the height once installed, measure 22-1/8 inches upward from your rain gutter.

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Answer 3

As long as your stay under the 400 lb capacity of the Rack'em Fitz Enclosed Trailer Ladder Rack part #RA-28 you would not need to install any additional crossbars. Check out the installation video I attached. For load stops you may also be…

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Answer 4

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 5

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 6

The spring hanger placement is going to be determined by your axle spacing. For example, if your axles are spaced 33 inches apart, as shown in the attached diagram, a 7K axle slipper spring, like #e74SR, requires a distance of 28-1/2 inches between…

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Answer 7

Hey Jaime, yes you can replace your 25-1/4 inch 3,500 lb axle leaf springs with a 5k rated axle spring like the part #e44SR. This will increase the suspension's weight capacity and might make the ride quality a little rougher but it would fit and…

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Answer 8

The Replacement Hinge Pin #362TRCHingePin2 is 0.12" in diameter.

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Answer 9

Hey Kevin thanks for your question. There is not much downside to going with the 5,000 lb springs instead of the 3,500 lb. A higher rated spring may make the ride a bit more "chunky" at times, since the spring would not flex as easily.…

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Answer 10

Hey Tanya, it looks like both the Replacement Jack Screw and Nut Kit for Bulldog Topwind Trailer Jacks with 10,000-lb Lift Capacity BD500250 you're looking and the Replacement Jack Screw and Nut Kit for Bulldog Sidewind Trailer Jacks with…

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Answer 11

The weight capacity for the Rackem Trailer Cargo Control, part #RA-28 is listed at 400 lbs. This is the weight capacity for the complete rack, and not just one bar. When installing you need to make sure you have a solid place to secure the mounting…

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Answer 12

I called my contact at RackEm and asked about the Fitz-All Enclosed Trailer Ladder Rack, part #RA-28 and your all aluminum trailer. They told me that two sets would be ideal for your trailer since it is 12-ft long and the load capacity would be…

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