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[FastEddy]

Just wanted to see the styles everyone is using and find out the best place to buy one. I`m a roofer and sometimes have to carry longer ladders. I have plans drawn up for a custom modular rack so as not to interfere with my (Crappy) RollnLock tonneau cover. I just want to check out the after market scene first.

Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!

Cheers...Ed

[offroadaction]

Hey Ed,
Kargo Master has some great racks, but I am not sure if they have one for your truck.

http://www.kargomaster.com/item.asp?id=396

[fibertop]

Have you considered an OEM rack? They are unique in that the cross members swing away and are stored in the rack itself. No wind noise. They would handle a ladder if it wasn't too long. If need be you could make a yoke that fits in your trailer hitch to support the back of realy long material.

[capita]

X2 on OEM.  Very nice rack

[FastEddy]

Offroadaddiction, I have looked into Kargo Master racks and i like them. Only problem is that they are box mounts, I need a roof mount.

Fibertop, I`m off to google the OEM styles, Your on the same train of thought as me..... A roof mount rack with a custom yolk from the hitch!

Thanks Gents!

[FastEddy]

Well i found lots of pictures but no solid info, Anyone know what kind of load these things can take?
I like the look and the functionality of this system.
Have to take a trip down to Truck Toppers in Fonthill and see what they have this afternoon.

Cheers....Ed

[nad.]

A roof mount rack with a custom yolk from the hitch!

I have seen lots of people do this, one guy I know personally did it for a canoe, that is if im thinking of the same thing you are.

[fibertop]

Offroadaddiction, I have looked into Kargo Master racks and i like them. Only problem is that they are box mounts, I need a roof mount.

Fibertop, I`m off to google the OEM styles, Your on the same train of thought as me..... A roof mount rack with a custom yolk from the hitch!

Thanks Gents!

Let us know if you do this. I have wanted to make the yolk for a while now. I was thinking 2 X 2 aluminum tubing that could be taken apart in sections for storage in the box. The top horizontal section could be adjustable width. Maybe light wall steel would be better.

[fibertop]

Heres a crude image of what I'm thinking

[FastEddy]

Thats exactly what im thinking Fibertop! A friend of mine does some pretty nice work with aluminum. If he thinks it will be strong enough then Alu it is, If not then i will opt for stainless steel.
I heard princess auto had these on sale last week for $80.00. Would it be tacky looking to buy a pre-fab and have it painted and powder coated to match my truck? (Silver)

Ed

[fibertop]

If there is one already out there, I would be looking at it. I will have to check princess auto.

[fibertop]

Yeah I saw it im their online flyer. It mounts in the bed and there is a front and rear piece. its not a hitch mount but might be adaptable.

[chucknorris]

Princess auto has one in there flyer this week but it is side mount.

[fibertop]

Chuck you didn't read the previous 3 posts did you?

[chucknorris]

Sorry I jumped the gun