Camper Shell Cargo Racks
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Camper Shell Cargo Racks
Has anyone used rails off of another vehicle on the top of a camper shell. I feel like there’s plenty of other vehicles out there with roof racks that will work. I know I can buy Yakima, or Thule or other brands, just looking for a more economical way out.
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You could build your own racks out of angle aluminum. Then paint them to match.
I ordered my Leer shell with the rack mounts built it. A while after I bought it I asked the dealer how much weight it could hold. They didn't know so I had to ask Leer. As I recall, the rating was only 100 lbs. That seemed kind of puny to me, but I didn't want the shell to crack so I didn't exceed that. I had intended to lift the shell off the truck using the roof rack. But with the small weight rating I switched to lifting it by supporting the weight from underneath.
I ordered my Leer shell with the rack mounts built it. A while after I bought it I asked the dealer how much weight it could hold. They didn't know so I had to ask Leer. As I recall, the rating was only 100 lbs. That seemed kind of puny to me, but I didn't want the shell to crack so I didn't exceed that. I had intended to lift the shell off the truck using the roof rack. But with the small weight rating I switched to lifting it by supporting the weight from underneath.
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You could build your own racks out of angle aluminum. Then paint them to match.
I ordered my Leer shell with the rack mounts built it. A while after I bought it I asked the dealer how much weight it could hold. They didn't know so I had to ask Leer. As I recall, the rating was only 100 lbs. That seemed kind of puny to me, but I didn't want the shell to crack so I didn't exceed that. I had intended to lift the shell off the truck using the roof rack. But with the small weight rating I switched to lifting it by supporting the weight from underneath.
I ordered my Leer shell with the rack mounts built it. A while after I bought it I asked the dealer how much weight it could hold. They didn't know so I had to ask Leer. As I recall, the rating was only 100 lbs. That seemed kind of puny to me, but I didn't want the shell to crack so I didn't exceed that. I had intended to lift the shell off the truck using the roof rack. But with the small weight rating I switched to lifting it by supporting the weight from underneath.
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Not planning on carrying a lot, maybe a fishing rod tube and a pvc tube with water for dog training.
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The only issue with a DIY solution is if the roof is curved. Angle aluminum may not follow the curve very well.
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