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About Rack N Road

In 1991, a new type of specialty store was born. The Bauer family business started in a tiny shop in Redwood City, California with only a few dozen products on the shelf. Over the years, the store grew, as did the selection of the merchandise and the involvement of more family members in the business. During the years that followed, Bauer Industries, d.b.a. Sports Rack, experienced tremendous growth as more stores were opened around California and throughout the West. This growth was fueled partly by the American infatuation with a new breed of vehicle - the SUV. In fact, the whole Sports Rack showroom was designed with the road trip enthusiast in mind. Just about all of Sports Racks products are displayed for easy demonstration and every product can be installed right there at the store.

Through constant growth and change, Sports Rack eventually outgrew its name. Over the past 14 years we have become more than just a "Sports Rack" store. While we are still the nation's leader in sports racks and rack accessories, our current enhanced product line includes a wide array of vehicle racks, trailer hitches and hitch accessories, cargo boxes, travel gear, auto accessories and truck accessories for the entire family. We needed to change our name to reflect the growth and changes in our company. Though no name really could capture everything that we offer, Rack N Road became our new moniker to reflect the company’s new direction. Spring 2005 was the perfect time to roll out our new name… since we already had plans to give a few of the stores a facelift and update some signage anyway. Rack N Road is still the same great company with the same cool people, just with a new name and a wider variety of products.

Presently, we have ten Rack N Road stores in California, Washington, and Utah. The original 40 products grew into an inventory of 7,200 products per store. Customers that live outside of the country and those who prefer to shop online can find vehicle outfitting information 24-hours a day at www.RackNRoad.com. RacknRoad.com is the newly updated web site featuring some of the latest e-commerce innovations and educational tips from our outfitting experts! Our company is ready for continued growth as we continue to make a positive contribution in the communities we serve.

 
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Corporate Offices

Internet Offices:

Telephone: 801-352-7333
Fax: (916) 561-1022

Mail: Rack N Road Salt Lake City
6810 S. State St.
Midvale, UT 84047-1260

Corporate Offices:

Telephone: 648-9200
Fax: 916-561-1000

Mail: Bauer Industries
1412 S Street Sacramento, CA 95814

 
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Fast Facts

Fast Facts:
Year founded: 1991
Number of Employees: 80

Company President and CEO Greg Bauer, privately held company, George Bauer, John Bauer and Tom Mollerus make up the complete ownership team 


One of Yakima’s and Thule’s top 5 accounts in the country  

Daily visits: More than 3500 guests visit our stores each week
Web site traffic: More than 45,000 visit racknroad.com each week.
Stores: 10 stores (CA, WA, and UT)
Distinctions: Ranked one of Northern California’s fastest growing companies cited in newspapers and magazines such as: The San Francisco Chronicle, The San Jose Mercury news, The Orange County Register, The Seattle P.I., The Sacramento Bee, Microsoft CarPoint, and Car and Driver.

 
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Online Sales Support

Internet store hours (Mountain Standard time) Salt Lake City, Utah

  • Mon-Wed: 10:00am - 6:00pm
  • Thur-Fri: 10:00am - 7:00pm 
  • Sat: 9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Sun: Closed

 outfit@racknroad.com or call 1-800-722-5872 during business hours 

    

 
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Rack N Road Mission

The fundamental purpose of Rack N Road is to provide outdoor enthusiasts with Cargo Management solutions that promote and ensure a safer and different way to travel. Our goal is to offer high quality and innovative products in a knowledge-based and interactive environment. At Rack N Road, we respect and uphold the road…either one paved smooth by mankind or one intricately carved by nature. We acknowledge the road as a beginning for opportunity, a path for passion, and a playground for families. We are committed to growing and building the business by securing lifetime customers that join our family. We are your Vehicle Cargo Management experts and the place to start before you go… Rack N Road.

 
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Testimonials

From our manufacturing partners...

"Since 1991, Rack N Road has been the nation's leader in selling, renting and installing car racks, hitches and Sport Utility Transportation products. They They have lead the country in innovation as a retailer. Nobody provides better service and product selection."

- Fred Clark, President THULE Inc.

"Eddying out in blue-green water, riding your favorite trail, camping with your family...make Rack N Road the first stop on your adventure, to rack out your vehicle with Yakima.  For nearly two decades, Yakima has proudly referred consumers to Rack N Road for a quality experience.  Whether a strap trunk rack or a complete, drilled installation on your truck cap, the pros at Rack N Road will ensure that you get the right product, installed correctly and serviced flawlessly.  Rack on." 

- Elizabeth Gullam, Western Sales Director, 20-year Yakima veteran

From our customers...

The site was very easy to navigate but, the best thing is the pricing...the lowest around. My products arrived in a timely fashion in a box that was not destroyed. All of the parts and pieces were there along with instructions that made it pretty simple for me to install the rack myself. The guys at the store are so helpful I know that if I have any problems they are always more than willing to help. I have already referred my friends and family to the Rack N Road site.

Thank you,

-Shannon Presson…Oakland Ca.

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"I live in Tuscon, AZ. Last month I decided to outfit my Honda Element for road trips to San Carlos, Mexico. I researched prices on the internet and decide to order from RacknRoad.

I ordered a Yakima base rack system and it arrived in under a week. It fit fine and it was sturdy. I then ordered a Yakima Megawarrior basket system and some basket accessories. One of the accessories was no longer produced by Yakima. I was contacted by RacknRoad almost immediately. The remainder of the order arrived in a few days.

The basket system was missing the attachment hardware. I contacted RacknRoad and they provided the hardware within a few business days. Good job! The people I dealt with were friendly, courteous, and solved the problems.”

-Shaun M., Tucson, AZ.

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I really appreciated the fast and considerate service that I received at RacknRoad.  The merchandise that I purchased was exactly what I expected and was affordable too.  Will always check there first when I am in need of other travel accessories. Thanks! 

-Mike Larson,  Nebraska

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I just wanted to write Rack N Road to tell them how useful they're website was. It was very easy to find the exact system to fit my Land Rover LR3. I didn't know about the setup or attachments until I started piecing it together on the site. I could add racks, bars, kayak mounts and more to see how it would look and it would automatically add up the price of each product. Another very convenient part of buying my rack was how quick it shipped to my house. Just a few days later and it was on my truck and I was headed to the pass to go snowboarding. Overall I saved about $40 compared to going to GI Joe's in Issaquah (sucks for them).

Anyway, just wanted to say you guys rock and I'm passing your address on to my friends. Later - russp

-Russell R. Phillips, Washington

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The service was terrific and the help I received over the phone was great.  I had the option of having my product either shipped from another store or delivered straight to my home.  I chose the later of the two since it was free shipping at the time on the product I purchased. 

I was so glad to find a product that fit my particular vehicle, a 1999 BMW 5 series, since I'm an avid bicyclist and have to travel to join my cycle group as a volunteer coach for Team in Training, 2007 summer cycle team.  We're training for our annual Lake Tahoe ride and it's important to be able to transport my bicycle to the event as well as to practices. 

Thanks again Rack N Road, this was my second bike rack purchase and both were found easily in your stock of options for my vehicles - which now number three that I've had bike racks on. 

Thanks again,

-Lee J. Wiegand, El Dorado Hills, CA 

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As a first time buyer I wasn't quite sure which rack components I needed for my car, so after researching online I thought I knew exactly what I needed.  I ordered the parts a la carte and eagerly waited for my rack to show up.  A day before my rack was scheduled to arrive at my house I received a call from Rack N Road notifying me that I forgot to order a crucial part to my rack.  Not only was this great customer service, it saved me from having to make another order.  The rack and the needed component arrived the next day as scheduled.  Awesome service! 

-Casey Mangold, Seattle, WA

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The service I received from Rack N Road Outfitters was exceptional. The website is user friendly and easy to navigate. I received my shipments only days after the orders were made, and when one of the parts was put on backorder I received an e mailing explaining the situation and then I received a confirmation after the part shipped. Thank You for the great products and service.

-Trask Messinger, Rapid City, SD

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I would recommend Rack N Road to anyone.  Because I like to try to support local businesses, I appreciated that they gave me listings for local stores, but their online prices and service made it preferable for me to just order from them directly.   

Although it had to come through a cargo service, the Yakima Skybox we ordered came promptly and even with the shipping charges was less expensive than I had anticipated.

Installation was easy and the extra room makes it possible for us to carry our snowboards and our baby and our dogs to the mountain.  There is plenty of room up top, which means we can now fit everything we need into the car. The dimension of the rack makes it a perfect fit on our Subaru. 

Overall, every part of our experience with Rack N Road was positive.  It was easy to find what we wanted on their well-organized website, the product came quickly, and we are completely satisfied.  Rack N Road is one of those companies that makes you glad for internet shopping! 

-Leah, AZ 

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I had really great service from my orders from Rack N Road. A white water friend gave me the website and I was able to order my Thule roof rack with no trouble. Your website was a breeze to use. I received my rack in four days and was able to track the shipment on-line which was great. On my second order, your customer service guy called me just to confirm a minor detail before he shipped it out, which I thought was great service.

I had ordered a Thule product from a local outdoors store and it took two weeks to arrive, your same day shipment beat their time by more than half.

I plan on ordering a bike rack and cargo carrier from ya'll soon.

-Jerry Latham, AL

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I recently ordered a Thule Terrapin cargo carrier from Rack N Road.

Two days before I was to leave with my wife and three children for our first ski trip to Colorado, I discovered the carrier was shipped to me without the key required to open and lock the carrier. I went back to the web site and found a telephone number and made what I expected would be the first of several calls to try to remedy the situation. To my utter surprise, an actual person answered the phone on the second ring.

That same person listened carefully to my predicament, and then walked me through a thorough search of places the key might have been attached in the shipping process. After that effort failed to produce a key, he asked me for the key code, explaining how and where I would find it.

After a brief wait, he told me they had a replacement key and graciously offered to overnight it to me at no charge. The end result was a marvelous family trip. The Thule Terrapin carrier is a workhorse, and the customer service I received was first class. Rack N Road earned my customer loyalty for years to come.

-Craig,, MO

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The customer service at Rack N Road was very helpful and quick to respond to my questions. We were able to get a Thule rack to fit our Honda at a great price and with the confidence that if anything went wrong we would be able to get help quickly. Our new rack is now installed and has already made our adventures that much easier. Thanks Rack N Road!

-Angel, Olympia, WA

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My experience was very good.  I was looking for a ski rack for a new car I just bought, and your site made browsing for racks easy.  The thing that made the deal for me was that the rack I got had a very good discount compared to other sites.  The shipping was prompt, no problems on delivery, and the rack has already been put to good use.  I have gone up twice to Lake Tahoe, and have carried boards and skis on it, no problem.  So I am very satisfied with the product and with your site.

-Manuel, Davis, CA

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 I am extremely happy with my purchase. I am also extremely happy with the service that I received from your company. The rack fits perfectly on my 2005 Dodge Durango. It hs given use so much extra space on the inside of our vehcile for our lugage and so fourth when we take a trip with all of the kids. Yakima products are made of the highest quality and I am very satisfied with my Load Warrior. I also have Yakima bike rack, which I have had for about 4 years now. I would and already have recommend your company to atleast ten of my co-workers. I looked around for about four months before I finally decide on this rack system and the your company. I am very pleased that I decide to order from Rack n Road and will be a return customer. I have already decided to get the Hi-Lift jack holder and the light holders for my Loaad Warrior and when it is time to add them to my vehicle they will be purchased from Rack n Road. I will, do and would recommend your company as well as Yakima products to anyone whom is in the market for any kind of racking system.

-Shawn Tarkington, NC

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 Noah (Walunt Creek), I just wanted to thank you for your help with getting me  floor mats. I actually LOVE the 3rd row mat you just sent. Had I known it was going to cover the floor underneath the 2nd row buckets, I would have gotten them sooner. I thought they were just going to cover the 3rd row floor area.

Anyhow, I will most definitely continue to recommend your store to anyone else interested in some accessories for their car or truck. It has been a pleasure working with you.

-Earl Apellanes, CA

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I worked with Eric (Seattle) on fitting a 2006 Subaru Legacy with a crossbar and snowboard racks. He was very pleasant to work with over the phone throughout the day as I considered different options and needs. When I came in that evening, he was upfront, honest, and very helpful in what the pros and cons of each system were. He helped me understand the basic installation process and took the time to make sure I was satisfied with the return and warranty policies.

I would like to compliment Eric on his skills and friendly customer service. He was very knowledgeable and his concern was with customer satisfaction and quality service.

Thanks!

-Ben Casler, WA

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I found your company through a link on the Thule website.  Seemingly, everyone is running out of personal storage space, me included.  Moreover, with this in mind and the continuation of getting back to nature, e.g., skiing, hiking, biking, and taking our dogs everywhere we go, it was with great pleasure that I found your website.   Long story short, this winter I was looking for a possible rental or purchase of a roof rack storage system for our skis and snowboard.  Your company and The Hitch Corner in Littleton, CO were the only ones that came up for rentals.  In searching both websites your company seems to be far above theirs and any other site that appeared remotely related to my search.  Although we have REI located in the Denver area, Rack N Road seems to have that family owned customer oriented feel to it.  Maybe this is due to a well-designed website, but my take is that it is how your company truly conducts business.  Your company seems to be one in an industry that promotes good health and family, the two most important things in life.

-Bob Pane, CO

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I finally decided to buy a Yakima roof rack for my car. Rack N Road not only had the best prices that I could find, but they also had a very easy to use website that helped me easily configure my rack system. I will definitely shop with these guys again when I get a new car or if I need any more accessories for my Yakima rack.

-Tandy Nicholson, Decatur, AL

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I am writing to let you know about the exceptional customer service that I received from Noah Larson and his team (Kyle and David) at the Rack n Road retail store located in Walnut Creek, California.

Brief background...I was working with Noah to install a Yakima rack on my Volkswagen New Beetle.  The rack was a replacement for my rack that was previously damaged as a result of the rack falling from my vehicle with bikes attached.  The short story is that Yakima denied any liability for the loss and, as a goodwill gesture, they agreed to provide me with a replacement rack.  When Noah and his team attempted to install the rack, they encountered fit problems, which he attempted to resolve with Yakima personnel to no avail.  Noah was very mindful of my on-going frustration with this situation and, in particular Yakima personnel and its products.  So after many failed attempts to get support from Yakima to assist with this install and my concerns about the improper fit issue, Noah agreed to swap out my Yakima rack with the Thule rack, which is a better fit for my vehicle, at no additional cost to me.

So, with Noah and his team's help, I now have a rack installed on my Beetle...in spite of Yakima's lack of support and responsiveness to this issue.  I am very appreciated of the extra time and effort Noah offered to ensure that I left Rack n Road as a satisfied customer...who is willing to speak well of your company and the service I received.

Kudos to Noah, Kyle and David!

-Sharon Robinson, San Francisco, CA

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We were very pleased with our purchase from Rack N Road. The mounts were shipped ultra fast !!!!  The set up was really quick and easy, very strong for such a small piece of metal. We bought these for our Nissan quick track system but we can also use them on our Dodge truck by bolt on.

Thanks so much for an awesome product.

-Mike & Kim, Sonora, CA

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I had been researching Thule products through various sites, gathering information from reviews, prices, etc. When it came time to purchase, Rack N Road seemed to have the best prices. The buzz around the net was also that they had excellent customer service. I finally placed my order with Rack N Road and was quite happy with the response time and shipping time. I received my purchases in a matter of days and the quality of the items was great. The rest is history. I'll definitely recommend this store to friends. Thanks!

-Marcos Bagby, Reno, NV

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My overall experience with Thule has been great, from order to delivery.

I found your product on Google.

I had just purchased a Mohawk cedar plank canoe from Orvis. I wanted the best rack there is to buy. I have seen Thule rack in the past but did not where to obtain one.

The order process was very helpful in determining which rack I needed that would fit my vehicle. The direction were very helpful in installing the rack. I know where to go when I need more products. I appreciate the catalog that was sent to me.

-Terry L Mosley

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I purchased a Rocky Mount Tandem from Rack N Road. Great Prices, Quick Delivery, everything you want from an on-line buying experience. I highly recommend them and I've told all my friends about them.

 -Steve

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In January I purchased a Yakima Fat Cat Ski Rack from Rack N Road.  I had questions that I emailed and were responded to immediately.  The delivery was fast, the product is great and the price was unbeatable.  I would recommend Rack N Road for anyone who needs some gear and wants great service!

-Connie, Montana

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Your determination on keeping in contact with customers after the sale has been made, truly describes the way Rack N Road operates on a daily basis.

The order was promptly shipped (I guess 2-3 days after placed) and the Thule Cargo Box was received in great condition.

-José Luis Coindreau

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The service was excellent and my interactions with your staff were very efficient and pleasant. Your price was equal to the best I could find anywhere online and you gave me free shipping which made it the best deal I could find. I had expected to have to wait because of the free shipping, but everything (over 50 lbs.) made it all the way across country in less than a week. I was most pleased!

Thanks again,

-Richard Day, Pittsburgh, PA

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Shopping with Rack n Road was a great experience. The staff was knowledgeable about product questions I had. I received the product quickly and even an E-mail with the status of my order. Competitive prices! Very easy website to navigate.

-Brian Grable

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Shopping for a rack for my new Nissan Xterra was really a pain.  Every local store I went to had a different opinion on what would or wouldnt fit on the oversized factory bars.  The guys at Rack N Road made sure they called Yakima directly to ensure proper fit to ease my concern.  They shipped all the necessary components over - I was nervous installing it - and even called to check I was doing it correctly.  The assistance was second to none and I have recommended to anyone looking for any rack or accessory to start at Rack N Road.  You guys are the BEST!

Thanks!!

-John Maggiacomo, New York, NY

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I had been researching Yakima products through various sites, gathering information from reviews, prices, etc. When it came time to purchase, Rack N Road seemed to have the best prices. I also heard from friends that they had excellent customer service. I finally placed my order with Rack N Road and was quite happy with the customer service and the shipping time. I received my purchases in a matter of days and the quality of the items was great. The rest is history. I'll definitely recommend this store to my friends. When are you going to open a store in Minnesota?

Thank you.

-Steve Kunzman 

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Rack N Road had the best price I found anywhere, a quick and easy checkout process, and prompt shipping. I'm very satisfied w/ the rack I ordered, and would definitely recommend Rack N Road to my friends.

-Chris

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The service provided by Racknroad was first rate... The price was good, the order was shipped promptly and received within a few days and in perfect condition. The information provided was also excellent. I highly recommend doing business with Racknroad.

-Martin Gauthier

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I did not have any idea about what rack system could fit my SUV, their internet fitting tool made it as easy as 1,2,3. They contacted me via email all the way, from the moment I placed the order to the follow up about delivery. I'm very happy with Rack n Road and I will buy from them again.

-Francisco, Puerto Rico

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On May 19, 2007 I ordered a roof rack carrier to transport my small boat on the top of our Toyota Highlander.

It was very easy to place the order on line and I was easily able to select the correct parts that were needed for my particular automobile.

RacknRoad e-mailed me a confirmation of my order the same day, and apparently also shipped at once since I received the items very shortly thereafter.

I would highly recommend RacknRoad for service and delivery of the Thule products.

-Don Meginley

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The overall experience that I had was a 5. I'm a meticulous shopper and checked out numerous other websites as well as brick and mortar stores. Value was very important to me and I wanted to get high quality for the best price. Rack n Road definitely provided that for me. The product was shipped timely, met all of me expectations, and was much easier to put together than I was anticipating. I've used the Yakima Bighorn and lock several times now and couldn't be happier with it. It's very easy to connect and disconnect from my vehicle and rides easy. Right now, I use the rack for my bike only, but, with a recently growing family, I look forward to using it for everyone's bikes well into the future.

Thanks for the overall experience. I look forward to using your site again and have already made several referrals.

Sincerely,

-Chad Tuttle

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I shopped around locally and online to find the cheapest price and you folks came in with the best price, about $75 less than the closest competitor.

That's even with the shipping clear across the USA. It was delivered in about a week via freight truck. At one point I called and your dispatcher tracked it down and figured it would arrive in two days. He was correct. It was delivered to my place of work and the trucker even helped me get it unloaded and onto my car!

-Tom Wetmore, Hartland Four Corners, Vermont

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I would just like to say I love your service. Your website is of great help for first time buyers. The descriptions of each item and the pros and cons of each equipment are pretty straight forward, really helping the newbie customer like me in selecting the right equipment, instead of just trying to get the customer buy the most expensive stuff.

One of my Sergeants says my car looks "tactical" with the hullraisers, and I love that!

Thank you rack n' road!!

-Cpl. Faz, USMC

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I want to brag about the excellent customer service I received at your store in San Rafael, and especially the expert advice and service I received from Pam DeLuca. All to often management only hears from dissatisfied customers, never the satisfied ones, so I wanted to send you this note.

When I went into the San Rafael store, I was a little apprehensive because I knew what I wanted (duel hitch, trailer & bike rack), but didn't have a clue about what style, brand, or even if it would all work together; And I didn't have a lot of time to spend as I was shopping on my lunch hour. All my concerns melted away instantly when I met with Pam. She was very knowledgeable about the products; described how they would work together; drew up a list of items; and provided a quote all in a few minutes. I felt so confident in what she suggested that I paid for it right there and then, and set up an installation appointment. I don't normally make snap decisions when purchasing a couple thousand dollars worth of merchandise (ask my wife), but in this instance, it was easy to do.

We're recently back from our first trip with the new equipment, and it was a huge success. I can't tell you how many times fellow campers came by to check out my set up (i.e. duel hitch, bike rack, hard shell trailer). They were quite impressed.

Oh - and the installation staff (or person) was great as well. He took the time to explain everything to me, and it seems to have all been installed very well.

I will recommend (actually already have) Rack 'N Road to all my friends and family.

Regards,

-Wayne Guptill

 


 

 

 

 
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