Recommended Thule Roof Rack for an ARE Truck Cap with Rails

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I just purchased a used ARE truck cap for my 2016 F-250 short bed The cap already has rails, and a foot pack kit that appears to be Thule Podium style, but it has no foot packs, or rails. I would like to know what type of rails and foot pack I can use to replace the missing foot pack and rails with. NOTE: The truck cap came off a 2012 F-250, and the rails appear to have been installed when first purchased. Thanks for your assistance.

asked by: Lawrence W

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The truck caps use the rails that the Thule Podium Feet # TH460R are compatible with when you use the Thule Fit Kit for Podium Style Foot Pack # THKIT3101.

You would then need the appropriate length crossbar. For an Aero WingBar 53 inch # TH711420 or 60 inch # TH711520, or you can use the ProBar Evo # TH713600 or TH713700 which can be cut to custom length.

I have linked all of these products to this page for your convenience.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 2

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