Ladder Rack for 2016 Ram Rebel 1500 for Use with Roof Tent

Updated 06/20/2019 | Published 06/18/2019

Question:

Will this bed crossbar work with a roof top tent?

asked by: Ryan

Expert Reply:

The Inno Truck Bed Cargo Rack # INRT101-79 features square crossbars that are rated for 110-lbs total load on both. While that's enough for the actual weight of some roof tents it will not handle the tent's weight plus that of the tent occupants. This rack is intended more for things like carrying bikes.

For only a little more money you can get the Erickson Truck Bed Ladder Rack # EM07705 which features corrosion-free aluminum construction, 66-inch crossbars with an 800-lb weight capacity and which gives you about 30-inches of height gain to keep the tent and you further away from any critters on the ground. Like the Inno rack, this one installs without drilling.

This rack fits the 2016 Ram 1500 (without Rambox) in all bed lengths. Please have a look at the linked video to see more on the Erickson.

expert reply by: Adam R