Recommended Roof Rack for a ARE Camper Shell

Updated 04/12/2025 | Published 04/09/2025

Question:

I have 2011 ford f150 AER camper shell what would be the best option for rails and rack

asked by: Manuel

Expert Reply:

Hey Manuel! The best option to add a roof rack to your ARE Camper Shell is the Rhino-Rack Heavy-Duty Roof Rack for Camper Shells item # Y01-130B. This roof rack installs on tracks that will bolt onto the top of your camper shell. It will give you a pair of 59" crossbars that have a 220 lbs capacity.

expert reply by: Jerred H

Rhino-Rack
(click to enlarge)

Manuel

4/11/2025

I have the rail install when purchase the Aer camper-shell, so I wouldn’t need that part, do like other item listed for set up,

Jerred H.

4/12/2025

@Manuel That makes things easier! I checked with ARE they use Yakima tracks. Listed below are the parts you will need to add a set of crossbars to your camper-shell: Landing Pad 1 for Yakima SkyLine and Control Towers - Qty 2 item # Y00221 - You'll need two sets of these. SkyLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Track Systems - Qty 4 item # Y53TR Yakima JetStream Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 60" Long - Qty 2 item # Y00426