Camper Shell Roof Racks

[Raul B]

im finally done!!!

man this thing took forever to make but i think it came out great. let me know what you guys think.
i have a 50" lightbar on the front and a ironman canopy on the rear. im going to mount an axe and shovel on either side of the rack.

 

[uscg2008]

Dude turned out really good!

 

[redneckjeepr]

NICE!

 

[JAngeli]

Subbing to this. I want to incorporate a boat loader for my truck. Looking for ideas.

 

[uscg2008]

Damn still make me jelly when I see ur set up!!

 

[FlatlinesUp]

Mine is a modified KargoMaster. Originally it was for a high roof shell, but I lowered it 3" and sleeved/narrowed it 2", added a few 1" sq tube supports and expanded metal over the shell. It mounts to the top of the bed with flat plates that I cut/welded into 2x3" 1/4" angle that goes the length of the bed rails and across the front. It'll hold pretty much whatever you want to put on it. Also has cheapo halogen lights on L/R/Rear. Have the solar panel mount about half done, and still have to fab light bar for front.

 

[jtpaintball70]

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Mine is a modified KargoMaster. Originally it was for a high roof shell, but I lowered it 3" and sleeved/narrowed it 2", added a few 1" sq tube supports and expanded metal over the shell. It mounts to the top of the bed with flat plates that I cut/welded into 2x3" 1/4" angle that goes the length of the bed rails and across the front. It'll hold pretty much whatever you want to put on it. Also has cheapo halogen lights on L/R/Rear. Have the solar panel mount about half done, and still have to fab light bar for front.

That rack looks pretty much exactly like what I want to do. Looks good!

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[FlatlinesUp]

That rack looks pretty much exactly like what I want to do. Looks good!

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Thank you. And fwiw, if you want to go that route, HarborFreight has a similar rack to the KargoMaster, for about 1/3 the price. And you can use a 25% off coupon from most major car magazine ads to get it very cheaply.
REF: http://www.harborfreight.com/800-lb-capacity-full-size-truck-rack-98511.html

Edit to add: Just noticed your screen name. I was big in paintball a few years ago, hence my screen name here too lol

 

[jtpaintball70]

Thank you. And fwiw, if you want to go that route, HarborFreight has a similar rack to the KargoMaster, for about 1/3 the price. And you can use a 25% off coupon from most major car magazine ads to get it very cheaply.
REF: http://www.harborfreight.com/800-lb-capacity-full-size-truck-rack-98511.html

Edit to add: Just noticed your screen name. I was big in paintball a few years ago, hence my screen name here too lol

Thanks for the heads up! any idea if it'll possibly work with a shell over the bed? We have an HF store here in ABQ so I might take a look at it.

Lol and I wondered about your screen name. I haven't played in a while, but did a few big games like OK dday.

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[FlatlinesUp]

Not sure, but it should be easy enough to extend with a bit of extra metal if needed.

I owned Underground Mod Shop for a few years and set up at DDay for 4-5 years. Still have a ton of friends in paintball, but I don't get to play all that much anymore.

 

[jtpaintball70]

Not sure, but it should be easy enough to extend with a bit of extra metal if needed.

I owned Underground Mod Shop for a few years and set up at DDay for 4-5 years. Still have a ton of friends in paintball, but I don't get to play all that much anymore.

That's why your name looks familiar. I was heavily into paintball for a long while, including serving as one of JackRocks officers at one point. I was pretty heavy into Milsim before I got into pump and stock play



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[zscott]

Turned out nicely! Figured I would throw mine into the mix here as there are a lot of good ideas in this thread.

 

[Sooper Camper]

that racking system looks dialed!

 

[daddyusmaximus]

Anyone have a long term report on a rack mounted directly to the top of a camper shell. One of my load bars broke and they're kinda expensive. I'm leaning heavily towards just drilling the shell and mounting my rack directly.

 

[D45]

Buy them used on Ebay

my cap dealer wanted like $250 for the roof rack cross bars and towers

My cap already had the long rack channels installed

I bought some nice Yakima bars and towers used on Ebay for $60