{"product_id":"weather-guard-ezglide2-compact-fixed-drop-down-van-ladder-rack-2261-3-01","title":"Weather Guard EZGLIDE2 Compact Fixed Drop-Down Van Ladder Rack, Single Side Aluminum (2261-3-01)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmall cargo vans still have to carry big ladders, and the Weather Guard 2261-3-01 EZGLIDE2 compact drop-down rack makes that safe for one person. Built specifically for compact vans, it uses the same next-generation EZGLIDE2 mechanism as the full-size racks: unlock it, glide the ladder down to about waist height on the side of the van, load it, then raise and lock. Smooth rollers riding on dual hydraulic dampers make the cycle roughly 50 percent easier than a typical drop-down rack, which is the difference between a quick stop and a two-person wrestling match. The single-side rack installs on either the driver or passenger side of a Ford Transit Connect, RAM ProMaster City, Nissan NV200, Chevrolet City Express, or RAM CV, and its lightweight aluminum frame in Brite White ARMOR-TUF keeps roof weight down so your small van keeps more of its rating for the ladder itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEZGLIDE2 compact single-side fixed drop-down ladder rack, aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCross members with interlocking ladder supports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual hydraulic dampers and smooth-roller drop-down mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocking latch for the raised position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClamps to secure a telescoping handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel mounting hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeather Guard installation instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"embed-container\" style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Pki9w674JGQ\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSized For Compact Vans\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the compact-van version of EZGLIDE2, dimensioned for a Transit Connect, ProMaster City, NV200, City Express, or RAM CV so the rack fits the smaller roof cleanly and mounts to the van with the matched channel kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWaist-Height Loading, One Person\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe drop-down brings the ladder down to about waist height at the side of the van, so a single tech loads and unloads without hoisting a ladder over their head. Less overhead lifting means fewer strains across a busy day of stops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth, Damped Motion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDual hydraulic dampers and a smooth-roller design control the drop and the lift so the ladder moves in an easy, predictable arc instead of dropping fast or fighting you on the way up. Interlocking supports then hold the ladder steady for transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriver Or Passenger Side\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMount it on whichever side suits your loading and your parking, and add the matching dual drop-down kit later if you decide to carry ladders on both sides of the van.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Aluminum, Weatherproof Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe aluminum frame keeps the load off your payload and roof rating, and the Brite White ARMOR-TUF powder coat with stainless steel hardware holds up to rain and road salt so the rack keeps working season after season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:8px 0 4px;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"display:table;width:100%;margin:0;border-collapse:separate;border-spacing:0;border:none;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#ba232a;color:#ffffff;text-align:left;padding:12px 14px;font-weight:700;border:none;\"\u003eVan\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#ba232a;color:#ffffff;text-align:left;padding:12px 14px;font-weight:700;border:none;\"\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#ba232a;color:#ffffff;text-align:left;padding:12px 14px;font-weight:700;border:none;\"\u003eFit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:none;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;background:#ffffff;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFord Transit Connect\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:none;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;background:#ffffff;\"\u003eCompact cargo van, with kit 2085-0-01\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:none;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#1a7f37;font-weight:700;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e Fits with the mounting channel kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:none;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;background:#f7f7f7;font-weight:600;\"\u003eRAM ProMaster City\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:none;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003eCompact cargo van, with kit 2085-0-01\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:none;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#1a7f37;font-weight:700;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e Fits with the mounting channel kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:none;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;background:#ffffff;font-weight:600;\"\u003eNissan NV200 \/ Chevrolet City Express\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:none;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;background:#ffffff;\"\u003eCompact cargo van, with kit 2085-0-01\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:none;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#1a7f37;font-weight:700;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e Fits with the mounting channel kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:none;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;background:#f7f7f7;font-weight:600;\"\u003eRAM CV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:none;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003eCompact cargo van, with kit 2085-0-01\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:none;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#1a7f37;font-weight:700;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e Fits with the mounting channel kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:none;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;background:#ffffff;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFull-size cargo vans\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:none;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;background:#ffffff;\"\u003eTransit, Express, Savana, NV, E-Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:none;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#ba232a;font-weight:700;\"\u003e✗\u003c\/span\u003e Not this model, choose a full-size EZGLIDE2 (2271-3-01)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#faf7f7;border-left:4px solid #ba232a;border-radius:0 8px 8px 0;padding:14px 16px;margin:12px 0;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit guidance:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the compact-van EZGLIDE2 rack. It requires the Weather Guard 2085-0-01 mounting channel kit, sold separately, for the Transit Connect, ProMaster City, NV200, City Express, and RAM CV. Loading happens at the side of the van, so keep that side clear. Confirm your compact van roof load rating before carrying heavy ladders and measure your ladder against the 20' to 40' extension range. Full-size vans should use the full-size EZGLIDE2 rack 2271-3-01.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSeries:\u003c\/b\u003e EZGLIDE2 Compact Fixed Drop-Down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConfiguration:\u003c\/b\u003e Single side, mounts driver or passenger side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFits Vans:\u003c\/b\u003e Compact cargo vans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExtension Ladder Range:\u003c\/b\u003e 20' to 40'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStep Ladder Range:\u003c\/b\u003e 6' to 10'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePodium Ladder Range:\u003c\/b\u003e 3' to 8'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLoad Rating:\u003c\/b\u003e Up to 100 lb per side (check your van roof rating)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMechanism:\u003c\/b\u003e Smooth rollers on dual hydraulic dampers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Brite White ARMOR-TUF powder coat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHardware:\u003c\/b\u003e Stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShipping Dimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e about 74\"L x 20.09\"W x 6.6\"H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShipping Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e About 83 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMounting:\u003c\/b\u003e Requires Weather Guard mounting channel kit 2085-0-01 (sold separately)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProduct Dimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e About 62\"W x 112\"D x 19\"H x 112\"L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProduct Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e About 75 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInstall Time:\u003c\/b\u003e About 1.0 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAssembly Required:\u003c\/b\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/b\u003e Limited Lifetime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMade In:\u003c\/b\u003e China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Roof mount using the 2085-0-01 mounting channel kit  ·  \u003cb\u003eTime:\u003c\/b\u003e About 1.5 to 3 hours  ·  \u003cb\u003eTools:\u003c\/b\u003e Socket and wrench set, tape measure, drill for the channel kit per the van instructions  ·  \u003cb\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/b\u003e Moderate, two people recommended\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFit the 2085-0-01 channel kit to the compact van first, then bolt the EZGLIDE2 rack down and set the supports for your ladder. Cycle the drop-down empty a few times to confirm smooth damper motion and a positive latch before loading. Follow the Weather Guard printed instructions for placement and torque.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch the installation walkthrough:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"embed-container\" style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rszjgryJLro\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty, Shipping \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty.\u003c\/strong\u003e Weather Guard Limited Lifetime Warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree shipping.\u003c\/strong\u003e This item ships free to the lower 48 states. Because it is an oversized item, it ships by freight and typically arrives in 3 to 7 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInspect on delivery.\u003c\/strong\u003e Please inspect the packaging before signing. If you see any damage, note it on the delivery receipt and contact us right away, and we will make it right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Weather Guard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeather Guard has built professional-grade truck and van storage in the USA for decades and is the storage brand tradespeople, contractors, and fleets reach for first. Its steel and aluminum tool boxes, ladder racks, and van-interior systems are engineered to survive daily jobsite abuse and keep expensive tools secure and organized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown for weather-tight seals, patented locking systems, and heavy-gauge construction, Weather Guard products mount cleanly on work trucks and vans and stand up to years of hard use. The lineup spans crossover, low-side, and saddle truck boxes, ladder and van racks, drawer units, and fuel and utility tanks, so an entire work vehicle can be outfitted from one brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBacked by a strong manufacturer warranty and US-based support, Weather Guard is the name pros trust to protect the tools their livelihood depends on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f4f2;border-left:4px solid #ba232a;border-radius:0 8px 8px 0;padding:16px 18px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthorized Weather Guard dealer.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prestige Truck is an authorized dealer of Weather Guard, so every tool box, rack and storage product you buy is 100% genuine and factory-new, covered by the full Weather Guard manufacturer warranty, and backed by our own US-based support team.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Weather Guard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48892079407348,"sku":"2261-3-01","price":2042.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4784\/0244\/files\/weather-guard-2261-3-01-ezglide2-compact-fixed-drop-down-van-ladder-rack-studio-three-quarter.jpg?v=1784818760","url":"https:\/\/prestigetruck.com\/products\/weather-guard-ezglide2-compact-fixed-drop-down-van-ladder-rack-2261-3-01","provider":"Prestige Truck","version":"1.0","type":"link"}