Jump Into Spring with the Swagman Sale!

With the winter finally falling away behind us, it's time to get ready for spring and summer. How do you spend your summers? Here in Calgary, it's often said that we spend more of our free time leaving the city for the wilderness than anything else. It's incredibly easy with the vast Rocky Mountains a mere hour away, and such a wide variety of beautiful landscapes to traverse.

Let Auto Truck Depot help you explore wherever you may go, whether it's in a city park or out in the country, by hooking you up with a high quality Swagman Rack for a great price. For a limited time only, we are offering 15% off all Swagman products, so you can get your vehicle outfitted for your next summer adventure!

Watercraft Racks

Swagman doesn't just make bike racks. If you're looking to head out to the lake or river, check out the Folding Contour Roof Mount Kayak Carrier. Designed to accommodate most standard racks, it even comes with additional 10mm bolts for over-sized crossbars. It can hold 1 kayak, and comes with 2 tie down straps, bow and stern straps, and padded cam buckles. When you're not hauling a kayak, the racks even fold down to reduce wind resistance.

If you're looking for something a little bit larger, we've got several other kayak racks, like the Contour Roof Mount Kayak Holder, and the Coronado Roof Mount Kayak Holder.

Swagman Roamer LT Pop-Up Trailer Rack

Heading out camping with your pop-up tent trailer? Don't have a truck, or just need some extra storage space? Swagman makes a rack designed to mount to the top of your trailer to give you that extra storage boost. They can also be installed on truck canopies on tonneau covers and truck canopies!

Bike Racks

Where Swagman really shines is their prolific range of bike racks. From the Swagman SEMI 2.0 2 Bike Rack to the Swagman QUAD 2 to 4 Bike Rack and the Swagman XTC4, Swagman's racks are designed to mount to the hitch of your vehicle. Built from high quality materials, they are made to last, and they will securely get your bikes wherever they need to go.

For more information, to find out about the other racks we carry, or to order your discounted Swagman today, check out our website, give us a call, or visit our Calgary location!

Auto Truck Depot

107, 42 Ave SW, Calgary Alberta

Toll Free: 1-855-253-4330

Local: 1-403-253-4330

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10 Ways to Improve Vehicle Storage Space

1. Tonneau Cover

A tonneau cover can turn the truck bed of your pickup truck into a safe and secure place to store your extra cargo. As well as letting you lock your truck bed, most tonneau covers are also weather resistant, so you don’t have to worry about your belongings being subject to moisture damage. There are various styles, such as Roll-Up, Tri-Fold, Retractable and Hard tonneau covers, so you can be sure to find one suited to your lifestyle and specific requirements.

2. Cargo Box

Cargo boxes mount on top of roof racks to provide additional cargo space on top of your vehicle. Cargo boxes work with any kind of vehicle, but are especially useful for small cars that don’t offer a lot of space. The solid construction and integrated lock systems ensure that your items remain safe and secure inside your cargo box at all times, so you never have to worry.

3. Roof Rack

Roof racks consist of cross bars, which are held on top of the vehicle by feet or towers to provide a base for carrying large or oversized items. Roof racks are suitable for any type of vehicle of any size, and they provide a foundation for additional carriers and mounts.

4. Cargo Basket

Cargo Baskets can help you secure items for transport on top of your vehicle. The open platform provides easy access to tie down your cargo, and added flexibility with items that wouldn’t normally fit inside your vehicle. They mount to roof rack systems to keep them elevated to prevent damage to your roof.

5. Bike Rack

Bikes can be hard to transport, especially if you don’t have a truck bed to carry them in. Luckily there are many types of hitch or roof mount bike racks available to help you take your bikes on any adventure. Hitch mount bike racks attach to your hitch to carry bikes on the back of your vehicle. There are also roof mounts available to carry bikes on top of your car. If you are looking to carry your bikes on your RV, products like the RV Bike Ladder rack provide an excellent solution that let you carry bikes on your RV ladder. There are many types of bike racks and mounts available for any type of vehicle, and some models can even carry up to 5 bikes securely. 

6. Cargo Bag

Cargo bags provide a reliable and compact storage solution for the top of your vehicle. Most cargo bags are designed to be durable and water tight, so you don’t have to worry about your belongings during transport. These bags simply attach to your roof rack to provide additional storage, and when not in use, they fold up nicely and take up little space.

7. Water Sport Carrier

If you love spending time in the water, there are various solutions to help you transport your kayak, paddleboard or canoe that are compatible with any size vehicle. These mounting systems attach to the roof of your vehicle to provide a sturdy and secure mount to get your gear to the water.

8. Truck Bed Storage Case

There are various products available to help you utilize your truck bed space. The DU-HA Humpstor truck bed storage case and UnderCover SwingCase provide secure storage without taking up your entire bed. These products are designed to make use of the space above and around the wheel wells, which are normally not used.

9. Truck Bed Tool Box

Tool boxes fit in your truck bed to provide secure, reliable and water tight storage for tools, equipment, and other gear. Tool boxes are suited for anyone needing to transport equipment on the job, or those just looking for a secure and handy truck bed storage solution.

10. Cargo Restraint System

Cargo restraint systems like the BedNet and Thule Stretch Cargo Net are designed to help you safely secure awkward and oversized loads. These products feature webbing with hooks that goes over your cargo to protect and secure it during transport.

Auto Truck Depot

107, 42 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta

Toll Free: 1-855-253-4330

Local: 1-403-253-4330

info@autotruckdepot.ca

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Overview: Swagman Bike Racks

Travelling with bikes is challenging. They are awkward, they take up a lot of space, and even if you have an empty truck box to carry them in, damages to your bike or truck bed are likely to occur. Luckily for avid bike enthusiasts who refuse to travel without the accompaniment of their bikes, companies like Swagman make outstanding products to solve these issues.

The SEMI 2.0 fits most bike frame shapes and sizes, and with its unique patented design, there is zero contact to the bike frame. The SEMI 2.0 fits any 1-1/4” or 2” hitch receiver to carry up to two bikes on the back of your vehicle with ratcheting arms that only grab the bike’s wheels.

Products such as these ensure that you can safely carry your bikes with any vehicle, and without losing space. And if that’s not enough, the rack tilts down to allow access to the rear of the vehicle, even while bikes are loaded.

If a two bike carrier is not enough, Swagman has many other products to satisfy your needs, such as the QUAD 2+2, which can carry up to four bikes and has a similar design as the SEMI 2.0. There are also products, such as the Ladder Rack – 2 BikeRV Ladder Rack that is designed to utilize the ladder on the back of your RV for carrying up to two bikes. No matter what type of vehicle you have, or how many bikes you want to carry, Swagman has products to utilize your vehicles space while ensuring your bikes remain secure when you travel.

Auto Truck Depot

107, 42 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta

Toll Free: 1-855-253-4330

Local: 1-403-253-4330

info@autotruckdepot.ca

www.autotruckdepot.ca

Swagman Bike Racks - XTC2

If you are a biking enthusiast or just love the idea of taking your bicycle with you easily and quickly, then Swagman bike racks provide a simple and effective way to bring your bicycle with you anywhere your car goes.  XTC2 Swagman bike racks are able to carry one or two bikes with a tire size between 20 to 29 inches.  They include a center arm that folds down to allow access to the rear of the vehicle without having to remove the rack, so being able to bring your bike anywhere does not have to impede your ability to access your car's trunk.  Assembly is simple and only takes about 15 minutes and requires one hex wrench.  Racking your bike is even easier and the rack can be adjusted to fit your bike.

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