Can Roof Rack Tracks be Installed on A.R.E. Truck Cap

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Can tracks be installed on a are truck for a rack system

asked by: D M

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Tracks can absolutely be installed on the roof of your A.R.E. Truck Cap to provide a mounting system for a roof rack. For this I recommend the Yakima Tracks, which come in 42 inch # Y01126, 54 inch # Y01127, and 60 inch # Y01135 lengths. These tracks are specifically designed for camper shells or truck caps like yours.

To complete the setup you will just need the Landing Pad 1 # Y00221 (for which you will need a quantity of 2), 4 of the Yakima Control Tower part # Y8890027, and a set of round crossbars like the the 66 inch # Y00410.

I have attached a customer image of this system installed on a similar cap to yours that you can take a look at as well.

expert reply by: Chris R

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Geoffrey T.

5/22/2020

Are cap track system ! Rack system for roof top tent , long enough bars for tent and two kayaks, will needed carries for kayaks, everything lockable,plus all fasteners,please price and contact me thank you

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Chris R.

5/25/2020

For the track system on your A.R.E. cap I recommend the Yakima setup that consists of # Y00221 for the Landing Pad and # Y8890027 for the Mounting Feet, along with a set of appropriately sized round bars. You could go with the 78" # Y00411 and simply cut them down to size if needed. For the kayak carrier I really like the Yakima JayLow # Y04073, which can secure both kayaks. For a lock kit to secure everything into place the Same Key # Y07206 will work perfectly.

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Geoffrey T.

5/25/2020

@ChrisR thanks so this a track system and feet ,bars,2 kayaks carries ,Work with a roof top tent together? The track system mounts to the fiberglass cap? Is this a low profile system? Please price and total purchase thank you

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Chris R.

5/28/2020

@GeoffreyT Assuming your kayaks aren't super wide, you'll still have enough room to attach a roof top tent at the other end of the crossbars. The bars will sit about 3-1/2 to 4" above your cap. All pricing is listed on the product pages.

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Brooke

9/20/2024

What am I looking at price wise for a rack system to hold a RTT (160 pounds) and 350 pounds in occupants on my ARE shell for a shortbed truck.

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Answer 1

The Rhino-Rack Roof Rack for Factory Tracks #Y02-490B-NT is going to be your best bet for the tracks on the ARE topper for your 2012 Toyota Tacoma. The weight capacity is 220 lbs like you mentioned, but that's going to be the highest you'll…

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Answer 2

The Thule TracRac CapRac Ladder Rack for Camper Shell/Truck Cap #TH29200XT is not actually meant to be installed into top tracks. This crossbar system is actually meant to be installed in fixed points on your camper shell so it's not going to…

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Answer 3

There are adapters for the Rhino-Rack Quick Mount Legs part #RRRLT600 that will allow you to use square crossbars but not round crossbars. If you can tell me what you are trying to do or what you have/need I would be happy to see if we have any other…

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Answer 4

For your setup I recommend the TrackTowers for Yakima Crossbars and Platforms - Track Mount #Y52AV which includes everything you need to mount Yakima crossbars to your Retrax cover (unless you plan on using the Round or HD bars - then you'll need…

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Answer 5

The Rhino-Rack Roof Rack for Factory Tracks #Y02-490B-NT that you referenced will fit directly to the channels you have on the top of your ARE camper shell without requiring any other adapters.

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Answer 6

The Yakima Replacement Anchor Plate Style-A, Part #Y8810074, comes as a set of 8 plates that measure 3/4-inch x 7/8-inch. The centered threaded hole measures 0.2 inches (or 5.1 millimeters) in diameter. Please refer to the photo provided. The Yakima…

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Answer 7

Due to the aggressive tread pattern on your 285/60-20 tires on your 2019 Ram 2500, you'll want to use a wide-base type tire chain that adds a little extra space to accommodate the tread pattern on an off-road style tire. For good all-around…

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Answer 8

You will need to install tracks to your fiberglass cap and then you can attach a roof rack to those tracks. I recommend the Rhino-Rack Aero Bar Roof Rack for Camper Shells - Track Mount - Black - Standard - 54" Long, part #Y02-480B. This is a…

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Answer 9

I spoke to my Yakima contact and he informed me that you will need the Landing Pad 1 #Y00221 for the tracks on your ARE camper. To complete your roof rack setup you will need: quantity 2 of the Landing Pad 1 #Y00221 quantity 4 of the Control Towers…

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Answer 10

I recommend using the CE Smith U-Bolt #CE15501A because it is stainless steel, measures 2-1/8" wide x 4" long, and it includes the washers and nuts you need for the installation. Ultimately you will still get galvanic corrosion over time…

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Answer 11

The Yakima roof channels are much bigger than what the #Y8880184 is designed to fit. The only solution would be the hardware bag part #Y8890028 which is the track nut and bolt that is designed to fit the channels you have.

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Answer 12

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