Take Your Rack to the Next Level: Heavy Duty Ladder Rack Rubber from Complete Vehicle Designs

Take Your Rack to the Next Level: Heavy Duty Ladder Rack Rubber from Complete Vehicle Designs

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If you’re hauling ladders, pipes, conduit or gear on your work ute, van or light commercial rig, you know the rack gets thrown around. That’s why the new heavy-duty ladder rack rubber from Complete Vehicle Designs is such a smart upgrade. This isn’t just any strip of rubber—it’s an industrial-grade, 75 mm wide, 3M self-adhesive, flexible EPDM/EDPM rubber solution designed for serious trade use. Complete Vehicle Designs+1

Why you’ll want it

1. Premium material for real use

This rubber protector is made from UV-rated EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer) rubber—designed to resist weathering, sun exposure and heavy use. Complete Vehicle Designs+1
That means: fewer cracks, less hardening, longer life.

2. Big protection margin

With a 75 mm width you’re covering more surface—so your ladders or gear aren't scraping bare metal or aluminium. It protects both your load and your rack/tray from damage. Complete Vehicle Designs+1

3. Secure adhesion – no fuss

It has high-quality 3M self-adhesive backing—making installation fast and reliable. No messy glue or bolts required. Just measure, cut, peel and stick. Complete Vehicle Designs+1

4. Built for trade & heavy use

Complete Vehicle Designs mention that this rubber is what full-time courier vehicles and tray builders rely on—vehicles that carry up to 600 kg on the rack day-in, day-out. Complete Vehicle Designs
So if you’re a tradie, fleet operator or heavy user—not just weekend DIY—this delivers.

5. Customisable fit

Since it’s sold by the metre, you can cut it down to fit exactly your rack’s shape. Shorter run? Cut narrower. Long bar? Use longer lengths. Complete Vehicle Designs+1

Ideal applications

  • Utes/trucks with ladder racks or pipe carriers

  • Aluminium or steel trays where you want to protect the surface

  • Vans with roof racks carrying AC, plumbing or electrical gear

  • Trade vehicles which regularly load/unload and want to reduce wear

  • Any load-bearing rack where gear contact or wind vibration is a concern

How to install

  1. Clean the surface of your rack or bar—remove dirt, oil, grease so the adhesive sticks properly.

  2. Measure the length you need; remember you can cut narrower if required (the whole strip is 75 mm wide but you could trim). Complete Vehicle Designs

  3. Peel back the protective liner from the 3M adhesive.

  4. Stick the rubber strip onto the bar/rack firmly, pressing along the full length.

  5. Load your gear and enjoy the improved protection, quieter ride (less metal-on-metal contact) and a smart finish.

Buying considerations

  • Confirm you need 75 mm width; this is the standard for this product line.

  • Understand that you’re buying by the metre—so calculate your total required length before ordering. Complete Vehicle Designs

  • Ensure your rack surface is in decent condition—if it’s heavily corroded, painted in poor condition, the adhesive might not grip as well.

  • If you have an unusual rack cross-section (rounded tubing, very small bars) ensure the rubber will seat properly and not bunch up.

  • Since it’s aftermarket protective rubber, if you ever revert to bare bar you can peel it off—but it’s designed to stay put under tough conditions.

Why this matters for your online store (and why you should promote it)

  • Strong visual & functional appeal: Tradespeople want gear that works and lasts. This product answers that explicitly.

  • Clear value proposition: Protect load, protect rack, reduce noise/vibration, show professionalism.

  • Great upsell/cross-sell: Could be paired with ladder racks, roof racks, van fit-outs, tie-downs etc.

  • SEO friendly: Keywords like “ladder rack rubber 3M self-adhesive”, “heavy duty ladder rack protection”, “EPDM rubber rack strip” will draw in the right audience.

  • Trust-building: Emphasise “industrial trade quality”, “used by courier fleets”, “UV-rated EPDM” to show this isn’t cheap afterthought gear.

Sample Blog Post Structure (for your Shopify blog)

  1. Headline – “Upgrade Your Rack: Heavy-Duty 3M Self-Adhesive EPDM Rubber for Ladder Racks”

  2. Lead paragraph – Set the scene (“On site, day one you load up your van…”).

  3. Problem statement – Metal bars scratching ladders, gear sliding, rack paint chipped, noise.

  4. Introduce solution – The Complete Vehicle Designs heavy duty ladder rack rubber, what it is.

  5. Key features & benefits – Use sections as above (material, width, adhesion, trade use, custom fit).

  6. Applications – Real-world trade/vehicle scenarios.

  7. Installation guide – Simple steps.

  8. Buying tips – What to check before ordering.

  9. Call to action – Link to product page (e.g., “Click here to shop by the metre”).

  10. FAQ / reassurance – “Will it work on aluminum? Yes. Can I cut it? Yes. Is it genuinely trade-quality? Yes.”

Final Thought

If you’re serious about your vehicle gear—whether for trades, fleet or professional-use—then every detail counts. The bars you mount your ladders on, the strip you protect them with, the finish you leave every day… It all communicates your standard. This ladder rack rubber from Complete Vehicle Designs gives you that premium level of protection and professionalism.

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