Disclosed are embodiments generally directed to a vehicle component, such as a tailgate or window sill, that includes an accessory locking mechanism to couple a corresponding locking mechanism of an interchangeable member. The interchangeable member is a modular accessory coupled to the vehicle component. The interchangeable member is one interchangeable member of a plurality of interchangeable members that are similarly coupled to the vehicle component. Example interchangeable members include a bike interface to secure a bike to the vehicle, a ski interface to secure skis to the vehicle, or a clamping interface having a plurality of clamps having an adjustable height to secure substantially planar components, such as pieces of wood, to the vehicle. By employing these embodiment, a vehicle can be selectively equipped with at least one interchangeable member, thereby expanding the convenience and utility that the vehicle delivers.

Disclosed are embodiments generally directed to a vehicle component, such as a tailgate or window sill, that includes an accessory locking mechanism to couple a corresponding locking mechanism of an interchangeable member. The interchangeable member is a modular accessory coupled to the vehicle component. The interchangeable member is one interchangeable member of a plurality of interchangeable members that are similarly coupled to the vehicle component. Example interchangeable members include a bike interface to secure a bike to the vehicle, a ski interface to secure skis to the vehicle, or a clamping interface having a plurality of clamps having an adjustable height to secure substantially planar components, such as pieces of wood, to the vehicle. By employing these embodiment, a vehicle can be selectively equipped with at least one interchangeable member, thereby expanding the convenience and utility that the vehicle delivers.

A truck loader is provided which includes a base placeable within a truck bed; a first end of a platform is pivotably connectable to the base proximate to a first end of the base; a support is pivotably secured to the platform and pivotably secured to the base proximate to a second end of the base. The support is moveable from a first position, where a second end of the platform is positioned proximate to the base, to a second position, where the second end of the platform is elevated relative to the base.

A truck loader is provided which includes a base placeable within a truck bed; a first end of a platform is pivotably connectable to the base proximate to a first end of the base; a support is pivotably secured to the platform and pivotably secured to the base proximate to a second end of the base. The support is moveable from a first position, where a second end of the platform is positioned proximate to the base, to a second position, where the second end of the platform is elevated relative to the base.

A vehicle accessory mounting device according to some embodiments of the disclosure is configured to attach accessories to a spare-tire hub assembly of a vehicle. The vehicle accessory mounting device includes a first member attached to the spare-tire hub assembly, a second member which is movable relative to the first member, and a handle which is movably attached to the second member. The second member includes pin ends which are configured to engage within slots in the first member. A locking protrusion is provided to lock the second member into place relative to the first member. A locking assembly is provided to lock the handle into place relative to the second member.

A vehicle accessory mounting device according to some embodiments of the disclosure is configured to attach accessories to a spare-tire hub assembly of a vehicle. The vehicle accessory mounting device includes a first member attached to the spare-tire hub assembly, a second member which is movable relative to the first member, and a handle which is movably attached to the second member. The second member includes pin ends which are configured to engage within slots in the first member. A locking protrusion is provided to lock the second member into place relative to the first member. A locking assembly is provided to lock the handle into place relative to the second member.

A rack system has: a first anchor to connect to a first side wall of a bed of a vehicle below a top of the first side wall and above a floor of the bed; a second anchor to connect to a second side wall of the bed below a top of the second side wall and above the floor; a first angle adjuster rotatably connected to the first anchor and having a first locking mechanism to lock at a first angle and a second angle; a second angle adjuster rotatably connected to the second anchor and having a second locking mechanism to lock at the first angle and the second angle; a first support member connected to the first angle adjuster; a second support member connected to the second angle adjuster; and a cross-member connected between the first support member and the second support member.

A rack system has: a first anchor to connect to a first side wall of a bed of a vehicle below a top of the first side wall and above a floor of the bed; a second anchor to connect to a second side wall of the bed below a top of the second side wall and above the floor; a first angle adjuster rotatably connected to the first anchor and having a first locking mechanism to lock at a first angle and a second angle; a second angle adjuster rotatably connected to the second anchor and having a second locking mechanism to lock at the first angle and the second angle; a first support member connected to the first angle adjuster; a second support member connected to the second angle adjuster; and a cross-member connected between the first support member and the second support member.

An equipment mounting system utilizing sliding mounting brackets attached to siderails or front rails, rotating pivots, and movable bases that allow the mounting system to rotate sideways against the sides of the vehicle bed into a storage position when not in use, allowing the user to have full access to the bed of the vehicle without the need to uninstall the mounting system. The design of the equipment mounting system allows it to be installed, used, and stored above the wheel well of a pickup truck while still allowing for a bed cover or tonneau cover to be used over the equipment mounting system.

An equipment mounting system utilizing sliding mounting brackets attached to siderails or front rails, rotating pivots, and movable bases that allow the mounting system to rotate sideways against the sides of the vehicle bed into a storage position when not in use, allowing the user to have full access to the bed of the vehicle without the need to uninstall the mounting system. The design of the equipment mounting system allows it to be installed, used, and stored above the wheel well of a pickup truck while still allowing for a bed cover or tonneau cover to be used over the equipment mounting system.