Looking at the roof of my '19 without a sunroof, it seems like the black plastic covers might conceal mounting points for roof rails/baskets. Anyone have experience with that?

 

I would be interested in knowing this as well.

 

Nope,nothing under those pieces but body seams.

 

Nope, they just cover the sloppy looking body seams!

 

I was looking at the M-Rack roof rack made by KC Hilites and found out it is installed using nutsert.
KCHilites M-Rack

 

 

Looking at Yakima as well. Have on on my 05 Dmax Leer Camper shell and love it. Do you suppose a 12' kayak would work and still allow 5th Wheel towing with the F350 CC LB? Of course it would have to be moved forward.
Question answered: 13' from front bumper to rear of cab. I figure a Yakima like the one pictured + a front receiver to use as a tie off point and a 12' 50lb-ish fishing kayak should be fine. Might not even need the front receiver.

 

Could you give me the P/N M/N for that Yakima please? And where you got it? Is yours the oval crossbars? I prefer the round bars since I already have the crossbars but might be a challenge finding a kit w/o crossbars.
https://www.autoanything.com/roof-ra...se-rack-system

Thanks.

 

Is this a permanent mount or removable when not in use?

 

If you're going to add a front receiver, something like THIS might be a consideration.
https://www.northerntool.com/shop/to...ct_19670_19670

 

If I was going to haul a full size canoe (17') that might be the business but with a 10 - 12' max kayak at only 50lbs. I'm thinking just strapping to the Yakima with this
https://www.autoanything.com/roof-ra...ler-kayak-rack or maybe the Yakima 'J' rack.
might be just fine. I'm thinking I won't need a front receiver at all and maybe not even a strap to the front of the truck. Carried a big canoe on my camper shell for years just strapping to the cross bars and had no issues at highway speeds, etc.

Thanks for the help, tho'. I have 'til next summer to make this happen.

 

I used it to tote a 32' ladder with my 2010 F150. It also came in handy as a bed extender when carrying 12' long lumber in the 6'9" bed of my KR.

 

 

What are the specifics regarding camper shell and racks? I like the set up. Was nearly convinced on a Lomax with Adarac but this looks useful and sharp as well.

 

I like the Thule solutions, they drop down to shoulder height for easier loading.