I needed a cargo platform or cargo basket for my pickup truck with a cap. I did not want to pay $500 plus for the basket and the accessories to go with it. I plan to put the usual stuff on top, gas and water cans shovel/axe kayak and camping equipment (so a box of some sort for security and weather proof.
I decided to go with a set of 1250 lbs. load capacity aluminum ramps from Lowe's at $150.00 and secure them to my CapRac with stainless hardware. I also used a wood 2x3 (waterproofed) to act as a hold down and also stop stuff from sliding. Each ramp is rated at 625lbs load capacity. They are the Resse Explore straight ramps 13 inch x 77 inch ramps. There are lots of holes and beams to tie boxes and bags to, and also to mount jerry can holders. I went with the two ramps as I have a Kayak to go beside with room for a single bike rack. Rack dimensions are 26x 77 and 62 inches between the wood hold downs. Two sets of ramps would make great platform.


I decided to go with a set of 1250 lbs. load capacity aluminum ramps from Lowe's at $150.00 and secure them to my CapRac with stainless hardware. I also used a wood 2x3 (waterproofed) to act as a hold down and also stop stuff from sliding. Each ramp is rated at 625lbs load capacity. They are the Resse Explore straight ramps 13 inch x 77 inch ramps. There are lots of holes and beams to tie boxes and bags to, and also to mount jerry can holders. I went with the two ramps as I have a Kayak to go beside with room for a single bike rack. Rack dimensions are 26x 77 and 62 inches between the wood hold downs. Two sets of ramps would make great platform.

