Alignment For Installing Roof Rails On a Camper Shell

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My camper top reinforced panels go all the way to the curve of the top. I could install it on the curve, the feet of my roof rack do bend enough but I feel like this will reduce is shear strength. Can you advise if I can drill through the reinforced area and install there rather then on the curve? The picture I’ve attached is about where I would have to install the track to avoid the reinforced area by a tight margin of 0.5in Why should I not install it through the reinforced area if I cannot do this?

asked by: Brock B

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Expert Reply:

With roof rails like the Yakima # Y74MR I always recommend to reach out to the camper shell manufacturer first to determine their placement recommendation. They will be able to tell you if you are safe to drill through the reinforced area on your top. Most of the shells have a range area that is designed for adding the roof rails.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

Hi Brett; they look the same but according to Yakima the #8880637 is what you need for your JetStream bars. The other adapters are just for the HD bars. Yakima is usually pretty good about letting us know if things work even when they aren't…

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

The difference between the Yakima HD Crossbars like the #Y74MR and the regular Yakima Tracks like the #Y01135 is that they are compatible with different feet and adapters. With the HD tracks, they will fit the Yakima Skyline towers, OverHaul HD…

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Answer 4

Hey Melinda, it is possible to fit two of the Thule Hullavator kayak carriers #TH898 on the roof of your 2016 Ford Explorer but you will need to install and aftermarket roof rack with slightly longer crossbars like the Rhino Rack part #RR98VE. Your…

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Answer 5

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…

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Answer 6

Hey BJ, that is a really good question. When we measured the tracks that come with the Yakima HD Tracks part #Y92AR they are actually 24-1/2 inches like you can see in the attached picture.

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Answer 7

Hey, Jim. You can definitely use rivets instead of the T-bolts to attach the tracks for the Rhino-Rack Aero Bar Roof Rack for Camper Shells #Y02-480B to your roof. We’re not able to swap the bolts out for rivets before shipping, but you should be…

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Answer 8

Hey Michael! To add Yakima HD Crossbars like #Y01158 to the TrackTowers #Y52AV you need the HD Bar Adapter for Yakima Streamline Towers #Y03541. Are you adding crossbars to a camper shell?

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Answer 9

Hey Malcom. The highest capacity tracks we have are going to be the ones for Yakima HD bars. We have them in three different lengths depending on how big of a camper shell you have. I have listed them below: 54" - Yakima HD Tracks for Roof Racks…

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