Okay, so, let me tell you about this little project I got myself into recently. It all started when I realized I needed a better way to secure stuff in the back of my pickup truck. I mean, I haul all sorts of things – groceries, tools, you name it – and I was tired of everything sliding around back there.
So, I started looking into these things called “load bars” or “cargo bars.” Basically, they’re these bars you put in your truck bed to keep stuff from moving around. I saw a bunch of different kinds online, but I didn’t know which one to pick.
I read a few articles about them. Some mentioned brands like Keeper, Heininger, and Reese. They all seemed pretty good, but I wanted to see them for myself. So, I headed over to my local hardware store.
First, I checked out this Keeper one, the 05059 model. It’s a ratcheting bar, which means you can tighten it easily. Seemed pretty simple to use, and it looked strong enough for most of the stuff I carry.
Then I looked at the Heininger 4016. This one was labeled as “heavy duty,” and it felt really solid. The article I read said it was good for heavier stuff, which made sense. I could see myself using this for bigger loads.
Next up was the Reese Explore 1390600. It looked similar to the Keeper one, but it had a different kind of mechanism. I played around with it a bit, and it seemed to work fine. Honestly, they all started to blur together after a while.
There was another one called the Rapid Ratchet. I didn’t see it at the store, but I remember reading that it’s good for holding stuff at the end of the truck bed. Might be useful for things like storage bins or my dog’s crate.
After looking at all these bars, I decided to go with the Keeper 05059. It seemed like a good balance of strength and ease of use, and it was a reasonable price. Also, It has this ratcheting feature which is a plus for easy setup.
So, I bought the Keeper bar and took it home. Installing it was a breeze. I just had to extend it to the width of my truck bed and ratchet it tight. It fit perfectly.
I’ve been using it for a few weeks now, and it’s been a game-changer. I loaded up my truck with groceries the other day, and nothing moved an inch. I even hauled some tools to a friend’s house, and they stayed put the whole way.
My Experience with Cargo bar
- Researched about cargo bars online and in articles.
- Visited a local hardware store to see different models.
- Compared Keeper 05059, Heininger 4016, and Reese Explore 1390600.
- Considered the Rapid Ratchet based on online information.
- Chose the Keeper 05059 for its balance of strength, ease of use, and price.
- Purchased and easily installed the Keeper bar in my truck.
- Successfully used the bar to secure groceries and tools during transport.
Overall, I’m really happy with my purchase. It’s such a simple thing, but it’s made a big difference in how I use my truck. If you’re like me and you’re tired of stuff sliding around in your truck bed, I definitely recommend checking out these load bars. You won’t regret it!
