Roof Rack Recommendation for my Are Truck Camper or Cap

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Hi, I have a 2019 F150 super cab and having a ARE cap on rear bed. I want to install Thule racks to the cap and attached my hulavator to them. What do you recommend I use?

asked by: Dave F

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I really like the Rhino-Rack Aero Bar Roof Rack for Camper Shells part # Y02-500B for 65" or part # Y02-480B for the 54". These will give you the crossbars you need to attach your Hullivator to as well as any other roof ounted accessory should you need it. This unlike the other will allow you to adjust the bars closer or further apart to allow for different goodies.

The Thule TracRac CapRac Ladder Rack for Camper Shell/Truck Cap part # TH29200XT is not a bad choice it's bars are just too thick to attach to for common roof mounted accessories it is more for load hauling. This would be the choice for my if you did not have any type of rack and were just going to put the kayak on the bars.

expert reply by: Randy B

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Answer 1

Hello Nancy, thanks for reaching out. We do have roof rack options for your 2024 Ram 2500 big horn crew cab, but sadly we do not have a fit for the Thule wingbars, so you will need to go with something different. For that I recommend going with a…

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Answer 2

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Hey Jonathon thank you so much for all of that additional information! To haul your bikes behind your class C Sprinter motorhome, while flat towing your Mini, I recommend the Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack item #HLY64FR and the Roadmaster Dual…

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You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Hey Kelvin, welcome back. To flat tow a 2026 Ford Maverick with your Demco Commander II Tow Bar item #DM9511012, I recommend the following parts: Baseplate Kit - Demco Tabless Base Plate Kit item #DM38CV Wiring Harness - Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to…

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The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Hi Ray! The MORryde GooseTech 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box for 11.5K to 14K Trailers #MR74MV can definitely be used in a short bed 3/4 ton pickup, like your 2024 Ram 2500. Just be aware that not all trailers have a tapered nose and you may not get…

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Hello Jamie, thanks for reaching out. Since your 2024 Ram 2500 is a short bed, I do recommend that you go with a sliding 5th wheel hitch. The slider is to help with clearance on tight turns or when backing up into a tight parkign spot. If your Ram…

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Hey Debbie, I have a solution for you but the sliders are all going to be heavy due to them having to support the additional movement. Since your Ram has the factory puck system, I recommend the Reese 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Square Tube Slider item…

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Hey Bill! The Rebel is the heavier duty SumoSprings jounce springs and they have the higher weight rating at 3,000 lbs #SS64VR or 5,000 lbs #SS27GR. I usually only recommend these heavy duty versions if you have a lot of weight in the truck bed or on…

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Answer 12

If you are wanting something light weight then the Curt CrossWing Lightweight 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch item #C86JR is the right hitch for you. The CrossWing weighs in at 87 lbs. The main concern with using the CrossWing on your 2021 Ram 2500 is that…

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