Roof racks - what are the options?

[Cody Templeton]

Looking to purchase a roof rack, thought it would be nice to be able to mount perimeter lighting to and for gear during trips. Although I like the lower profile racks I do not like the idea of drilling into the roof of the cab. That being said it looks like they do make crossbars that clamp around the sides of the roof that you could then mount a basket or similar to. Anyone running roof racks here?

 

[wheelman55]

Cody. I was going to recommend a BackRack, but there isn’t a fit fit a Gen1.

 

[Cody Templeton]

Cody. I was going to recommend a BackRack, but there isn’t a fit fit a Gen1.

Appreciate the suggestion. I wouldn't be able to run one of these with my Sofftopper though.

 

[Cody Templeton]

It's looking like at this point the only option for something that won't drill into the cab would be the Rhino-Rack cross bars that clamp onto the sides of the cab.

 

[wheelman55]

Check etrailer. They carry most of the brands.

 

[Cody Templeton]

Check etrailer. They carry most of the brands.

I'll take a look, thanks!

 

[Cody Templeton]

Anyone else ran the roof cross bars? I just really don't like the idea of drilling into the cab to mount a basket.

 

[bavarian-raptor]

drilling in the roof only hurts when you do the first hole... Just did it 2 weeks ago

 

[Cody Templeton]

drilling in the roof only hurts when you do the first hole... Just did it 2 weeks ago

I just don't like it's one of those things that's not easily reversible. At least with the roof bars if you need to remove them you just unclamp it from the roof to gain the clearance. With a basket that's riv-nutted into the roof that's not really as easily. lol

 

[Cody Templeton]

Only option for something not drilled into the roof is Rhino Rack. I sent them a message last night asking which cross bars they would recommend the the rep said they only recommend the Vortex ones since they hold the same weight as the Heavy Duty ones, but that they fit accessories from just about every company. I went ahead and ordered the bars from CarID since they have fast and free shipping. Just need to pick out a basket now.