{"product_id":"weather-guard-ezglide2-dual-drop-down-ladder-kit-cross-member-full-size-2277-3-01","title":"Weather Guard EZGLIDE2 Dual Drop-Down Ladder Kit With Cross Member for Full-Size Vans (2277-3-01)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Weather Guard 2277-3-01 does the same job as the plain full-size dual kit, adding a second drop-down side to a Weather Guard EZGLIDE2 full-size rack (Model 2271-3-01), but it comes with a center cross member so you can carry mixed and shorter ladder lengths on that second side. That cross member gives a stable middle support, which matters when the second ladder is a 14' to 18' extension, a 5' to 8' step, or a podium ladder rather than a long 40' stick. It is an add-on kit, not a standalone rack, and it keeps the EZGLIDE2 feel on both sides: smooth rollers on dual hydraulic dampers, interlocking supports, and roughly 50 percent easier loading than a typical drop-down. Lightweight aluminum with a Brite White ARMOR-TUF finish matches the base rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEZGLIDE2 dual drop-down conversion kit for the second side of a full-size rack, aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCenter cross member for carrying different ladder lengths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth-roller drop-down mechanism with dual hydraulic dampers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterlocking ladder supports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocking latch for the raised position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel mounting hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeather Guard installation instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: requires the base rack Model 2271-3-01, sold separately\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\u003eSecond Side Plus A Cross Member\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis kit adds a drop-down to the open side of a full-size EZGLIDE2 rack and includes a center cross member, so the second side supports shorter and mixed-length ladders steadily instead of leaving them to hang between the end supports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSized For Shorter Ladders\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe included cross member suits extension ladders from 14' to 18', step ladders from 5' to 8', and podium ladders from 3' to 8', a common second-ladder mix for trades that run one long ladder and one short one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSame Easy EZGLIDE2 Motion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmooth rollers on dual hydraulic dampers and interlocking supports carry over from the base rack, so the second side drops down to waist height and locks up the same easy way, about 50 percent easier than a typical drop-down rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd-On Kit, Not A Standalone Rack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt mounts to an installed Weather Guard EZGLIDE2 full-size rack (2271-3-01). It does not bolt to a bare van by itself, so the base rack needs to be in place first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Aluminum, Weatherproof Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAluminum keeps the added roof weight low, and the Brite White ARMOR-TUF powder coat with stainless steel hardware matches the base rack and stands up to weather and road salt.\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;\"\u003eWorks With\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;\"\u003eWeather Guard EZGLIDE2 full-size rack 2271-3-01\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:none;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;background:#ffffff;\"\u003eExisting single-side drop-down rack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:none;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#b25e00;font-weight:700;\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e Required base rack, sold separately\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;\"\u003eBoth sides of the van\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:none;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003eAdds a second drop-down with a center cross member\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 Yes, provided by this 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;\"\u003eUse on its own without a base rack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:none;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;background:#ffffff;\"\u003eNo EZGLIDE2 rack installed\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 a standalone rack\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 an add-on kit with a center cross member, not a complete rack. It converts an installed Weather Guard EZGLIDE2 full-size rack (Model 2271-3-01) to dual-side and adds middle support for shorter and mixed ladders. Vehicle fit is set by the base rack and its mounting channel kit, so confirm the base rack is installed and rated for your van first. This kit is sized for 14' to 18' extension ladders on the second side. Confirm your van roof load rating before running both sides loaded.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Dual drop-down conversion kit with center cross member (second side)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWorks With:\u003c\/b\u003e Weather Guard EZGLIDE2 full-size rack Model 2271-3-01\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStandalone Rack:\u003c\/b\u003e No, requires the base rack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExtension Ladder Range:\u003c\/b\u003e 14' to 18'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStep Ladder Range:\u003c\/b\u003e 5' to 8'\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 (check your van roof rating)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMechanism:\u003c\/b\u003e Smooth rollers on dual hydraulic dampers, interlocking supports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/b\u003e Center cross member for different ladder lengths\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 20.9\"W x 6.6\"H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShipping Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e About 59 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProduct Dimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e About 71.6\"W x 77.2\"D x 19\"H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProduct Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e About 50.5 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInstall Time:\u003c\/b\u003e About 0.8 hours\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 Bolts to the open side of an installed EZGLIDE2 full-size rack  ·  \u003cb\u003eTime:\u003c\/b\u003e About 1.5 to 2.5 hours  ·  \u003cb\u003eTools:\u003c\/b\u003e Socket and wrench set, tape measure  ·  \u003cb\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/b\u003e Moderate, two people recommended\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the base 2271-3-01 rack mounted, install the second-side drop-down and the center cross member per the printed Weather Guard instructions, then set the supports for your second ladder. Cycle the new side empty to confirm smooth damper motion and a positive latch before loading.\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":48892079603956,"sku":"2277-3-01","price":1616.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4784\/0244\/files\/weather-guard-2277-3-01-ezglide2-dual-drop-down-ladder-kit-with-cross-member-studio-three-quarter.jpg?v=1784818783","url":"https:\/\/prestigetruck.com\/products\/weather-guard-ezglide2-dual-drop-down-ladder-kit-cross-member-full-size-2277-3-01","provider":"Prestige Truck","version":"1.0","type":"link"}