2nd Gen Rail System Capacity and Load

Here are the capacity and load limits for the bed rails and cleats (not the mini cleats). There are multiple discussions with guestimates on the limits so I had to find the real numbers in the owners manual.

Bed Rails - CAUTION - Link to Manual

When you secure cargo with the deck rails be sure to follow the instructions below in order to avoid the cargo coming loose.

Do not install accessories (tie-down cleats, storage boxes, etc.) at more than the following number of locations per deck rail.

• Side rail:
  • Short deck—Max. 3 locations
  • Long deck—Max. 4 locations
  • Headboard rail: Max 3 locations

• Spread out tie-down/support locations evenly along the length of the rails.
• Do not exceed a total tensile load of 440 lb. (200 kg) per deck rail.

Tie-down cleat - CAUTION - Link to Manual

• Applying loads at an angle to the tie-down cleat greater than 45° or loads greater than 220 lb. (100 kg) may cause damage to the deck, deck rail system, tie-down cleat and/or the cargo.