Most of the cargo bars have a ratcheting mechanism like a tie down strap. The ratcheting bars work pretty well, but it can be hard to really snug them into place. These bars have rotating ends, like a turnbuckle. You slide and lock them into a position that is close, then rotate the ends to snug it into place. I purchased a new Maverick recently. I had a pair of the ratcheting cargo bars, but I couldn't really make them tight. I immediately ordered a pair of these and the problem was solved. Easy to lock cargo into place so it doesn't slide around the bed with these bars.