Recommended Roof Rack and Track System for Truck Topper to Carry Canoe on 2012 Toyota Tundra CrewMax

Published 04/28/2020

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Question:

Thanks again for the info. Do you sell a single bar roof rack for going between the front doors of the truck by any manufacturer? If I bought a rack system to go on my topper, I wouldn't want to buy an additional pair of roof racks. I would only need one for the front of the truck. Thanks

asked by: Frank W

Expert Reply:

We can get you the parts needed to install a roof rack on your truck topper so you can haul your canoe. There are advantages to systems in regards to quality and value, and for your application the best fit is from Rhino-Rack, who is known for their quality, which is consistent with other brands, but often not with as high a price tag. What I recommend is:

- Rhino-Rack Aero Bar Roof Rack for Camper Shells - Track Mount # Y02-490B

This will give you 59 inch crossbars on your camper shell, and for a carrier I recommend the Yakima KeelOver Rooftop Canoe Carrier with Tie-Downs # Y04069.

And while you can add a roof rack to your 2012 Toyota Tundra, that would not be the most budget-friendly option, and we can save you some money while getting you the same result with a load extender, the Yakima # Y01149

This extender will extend up to 46-3/4" inches high above your 2" hitch to give you more support for your canoe if you need it.

expert reply by: Kyle S

Frank W.

4/21/2020

Thanks for getting back to me. If I were to install a rack across the front at the doors, what product do you recommend? Isn't there a rack that "clamps" to the door frame? I don't want a bed extender because I have a trailer and also want to open the topper/tailgate without something in my way. What about height of roof racks? I'm also interested in low profile. Thanks

Kyle S.

4/21/2020

Happy to help and there is absolutely a clamp-on system that you can use on your 2012 Toyota Tundra CrewMax that is low-profile. The rack will be approximately 3-1/2" to 4" above your Tundra's roof while other racks are approximately 1-1/2" to 2" taller than that. The rack that will work is the following: Inno Roof Rack: - Inno Aero Crossbars # INXB130-2 - Inno Flush Feet for Aero Crossbars # INXS200 - Custom Fit Kit for Inno XS200, XS250, and INSU-K5 Roof Rack Feet # INK742 This rack will clamp onto your Tundra and give your roof the needed rack to help support your kayak. It will work in conjunction with the Rhino-Rack Aero Bar Roof Rack for Camper Shells - Track Mount # Y02-490 (Silver) or # Y02-490B (Black) and Yakima KeelOver Rooftop Canoe Carrier with Tie-Downs # Y04069.

Frank W.

4/28/2020

Kyle S.

4/28/2020

Happy to help, and yes, there is one single-bar rack you can use, from Rhino-Rack. It is made up of the following parts: - Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbar # RRVA150B (Black) or # RRVA150S (Silver) - Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars - Qty 2 # RRRLKVAH - Custom DK Fit Kit for 2 Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Roof Rack Legs # DK079H This will give you a single-bar rack for your 2012 Tundra CrewMax like you wanted.