Roof Rack Recommendation for a 2006 Ram 2500 Mega Cab

Published 05/31/2022

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Rhino-Rack Aero Bar Roof Rack for Camper Shells - Track Mount - Black - 59" Bars

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SeaSucker Cable Anchor for Cable Lock - Window Mounted

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SeaSucker Monkey Bars Roof Rack - Round Bars - Vacuum Cup Mount - 48" Long

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etrailer Cable Lock - 10' Long - 5/16" Diameter - Steel - Keyed Alike

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Yakima OverNOut Awning - Roof Rack Mount - Clamp On - 6' 6" Long x 6' 6" Wide

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Yakima OverNOut Awning - Roof Rack Mount - Clamp On - 4' 6" Long x 6' 6" Wide

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Question:

Good morning, I have a 06 Ram 2500 Mega Cab. Im interested in putting a roof rack on to carry a canopy for the beach. I dont have any cross rails or mounts on the truck. Is there a system that mounts to the door frame?

asked by: Mike

Expert Reply:

While we have a couple great options for you, we do not carry a roof rack system that installs into your door jambs for your 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Mega Cab.

However, with that being said, we do carry a drill-on option. If you wish to go this route, I recommend the Rhino-Rack Aero Bar Roof Rack for Camper Shells - Track Mount # Y02-490B.

If you want to go with an option that doesn't require drilling, I recommend using the SeaSucker Monkey Bars # 298-SX6000B. Not only does the Monkey Bars include an impressive 150-pound weight capacity, it has the quickest installation and removal process out of all of our roof racks. For theft-deterrent locks, I recommend using the SeaSucker Window Anchor # 298-BA0010 along with the etrailer Cable Lock # e98891. I went ahead and attached a video that shows the incredible strength of the vacuum cups on the rack.

If you are open to an awning recommendation, I recommend one of the following Yakima SlimShady Awnings:

- # Y56VR (4-1/2' Long x 6-1/2' Wide)
- # Y36VR (6-1/2' Long x 6-1/2' Wide)
- # Y96VR (8' Long x 8' Wide)

With all of these models, you can simply clamp them onto the Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero crossbars or to the Monkey Bars. Both racks recommended provide you with plenty of weight capacity.