BuiltRight Industries, the manufacturer behind the versatile and problem-solving Bedside Rack System, has a fascinating video series on its YouTube channel. One of the videos that caught our eye is an inside look at the work involved in creating a Bedside Rack System for the 2023-up Chevy Colorado/GMC Canyon. The video is hosted by BuiltRight founder Matt Beenen. It offers a behind the scenes look at what’s required to take the MOLLE panels from one-off prototype to a production-ready system. It’s a candid overview of the goals, challenges, and technology involved in creating a Bedside Rack System for the Colorado/Canyon.
BuiltRight’s Original Riser Mounts are ideal for mounting two implements like an axe, jack handle, or shovel. Super Clamp Riser Mounts work great for things like a recovery strap, tie-down straps, fire extinguisher, and so on.
What Is The Bedside Rack System?
BuiltRight’s Bedside Rack System allows you to organize your gear and fasten it in place, so it isn’t a hazard. The Bedside Rack System is a MOLLE panel design. MOLLE is the acronym for modular lightweight load-carrying equipment. This system, which has military roots, is used in a wide range of items. Unlike some imitation products, the BuiltRight “Block and Slot” pattern is the real deal. It offers slotted features, designed for use with common 1/4-inch mounting hardware in addition to correct mil-spec MOLLE/PALS features. Additionally, the BuiltRight MOLLE Nuts (sold separately) offer an additional mounting location with a 1/4-20 threaded hole for easy installation.
The video is a candid overview of the goals, challenges, and technology involved in creating the Bedside Rack System for the Colorado/Canyon.
Construction, Testing, And Features
Strength and a perfect fit are some of the key features of BuiltRights’s Bedside Rack System. Each Bedside Rack Panel is manufactured using high-grade 1/8-inch-thick steel plate. The steel plate is CNC cut and formed for a perfect fit. Additionally, parts are tested rigorously utilizing finite element analysis. Furthermore, the parts undergo real-world testing in diverse environments including Baja, ranches, and job sites nationwide. Also, they’re durability tested on the challenging icy and salty roads spanning from the Midwest to the Northeast.
BuiltRight’s Bedside Rack System panels are finished with black powdercoat for durability and a high-grade look and feel. Each system includes a full set of panels along with the most used attachments. The company’s Original Riser Mounts are ideal for mounting two implements like an axe, jack handle, or shovel. Super Clamp Riser Mounts work great for things like a recovery strap, tie-down straps, fire extinguisher, and so on. Additionally, the MOLLE nuts ensure that installation and configuration isn’t a headache.
The video is hosted by BuiltRight founder Matt Beenen. Beenen has always been fascinated by cars. He also has a desire to design and engineer modern solutions to common problems.
Available For A Wide Range Of Vehicles
Of course, BuiltRight’s Bedside Rack Systems are available for a wide range of vehicles. The company offers versions for trucks and SUVs within the Chevrolet, Ford, GMC, Jeep, Ram, Rivian, Tesla, and Toyota brands. Many of the kits are offered in Stage 1, Stage 2, and Pro forms, and each include specific equipment. You can also piece together your own kit using individual panels and attachments.
It is important to note that in many cases bedside racks aren’t compatible with drop-in bedliners. This is because oftentimes the liners don’t follow the contours of the bed closely enough to ensure proper fitment of the Bedside Rack System.
At the time of this writing, the Bedside Rack System for the 2023-up Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon is being developed.
More Videos!
While you’re at BuiltRight’s YouTube channel, check out some of the company’s other videos. At the time of this writing there are videos of the company’s 2024 Ford F-150 Raptor and a comparo of the Raptor to the Tesla Cybertruck. There’s also a cool video showing how the company installed a Power Tank, Maxtrax, and RotopaX to its Raptor using the Bedside Rack System.
About BuiltRight
BuiltRight is an engineering company that’s obsessed with great mechanical design. It was founded by Matt Beenen, a gent that has always been fascinated by cars. He also has a desire to design and engineer modern solutions to common problems. Beenen spent many years in the automotive parts industry prior to creating BuiltRight. His goal with the company is to provide premium, reliable aftermarket parts. His driving force is principles he learned from his father- hard work, ingenuity, and commitment. From its first product to its latest, BuiltRight Industries is built with purpose and built to work. Hence, BuiltRight. The BuiltRight Bedside Rack System is a quality-built, mega-functional line of U.S.-made products that carry a “no questions asked” lifetime warranty. And speaking of quality, the company says it processes one warranty claim for every 9,827 products it ships. That’s impressive.
