Will etrailer Ladder Rack Fit with Shell on a 2017 Toyota Tundra
Updated 09/29/2025 | Published 09/12/2025
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Can this be installed and still have a shell ?
asked by: JohnBArilovich
Expert Reply:
Hey John!
If it's a small shell then maybe, but I doubt it. The etrailer Over-The-Cab Truck Ladder Rack # e78FV installs with J-hooks (see attached photo) so between those and the uprights I don't think the shell will fit.
For an alternative I recommend checking out the Rhino-Rack Aero Bar Roof Rack for Camper Shells # Y02-480B. This doesn't have the over-the-cab section, but it does give you the bars above your shell for storage. If you really need crossbars above your cab you can use the Inno Roof Rack # IN39DR in addition to the Rhino-Rack so you get crossbars above the length of your 2017 Tundra.
What are you planning to use the extra space for?
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etrailer Over-The-Cab Truck Ladder Rack - Steel - 1,000 lbs
- Ladder Racks
- Truck Bed
- Fixed Rack
- Work and Recreation
- Not Tonneau Compatible
- Over-Cab Height
- 1000 lbs
- Over the Cab
- No-Drill Application
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Jon G.
9/29/2025
Hey John, did you find a solution that works for your Tundra? I'd love to hear what you decided to do with the extra space, as it could help others looking to optimize their setup.