RTT Bed Rack That Allows Rolling Hard Tonneau Cover?

[Vegas_Sirk]

Hey guys,

Going to be selling my Jeep in the next couple of month and picking up a full size pickup to replace it. I plan on doing an overlanding style build with it but its still going to be my daily driver. As a result I would like a rack similar to that that AEV did on their Prospector XL and/or ZR2 Concept that supports a roof top tent, but when the tent is off you can remove the cross bar and have zero height limitations. I would also like to put a rolling/locking hard top tonneau cover over the bed for gear storage. This would keep additional gear dry, and protect it from theft while on the road.

Does anyone have a set up like this? Anyone seen a company making racks that will work with hard Tonneau covers?

 

[defend01]

Check out Nuthouse Industries. They built a rack for my m101A2. Top notch quality and incredible customer service. When I was there I talked to them about building a rack that works with a hard rolling aluminum bed cover for my Power Wagon. They’ve done this before and will work with you to fully customize the rack and cover just how you want it. I haven’t pulled the trigger on it yet, but plan to in the near future.

 

[1pieceatatime]

Picking up my Power Wagon / Rambox rack with rolling cover from Nuthouse this weekend if all goes to plan.

 

[defend01]

Awesome, post pics when you get it! I’ve got Ramboxes too and already have a retrax cover. When I was down there picking up the trailer they did a lot of measuring and said they could definitely make it work.

 

[Vegas_Sirk]

Check out Nuthouse Industries. They built a rack for my m101A2. Top notch quality and incredible customer service. When I was there I talked to them about building a rack that works with a hard rolling aluminum bed cover for my Power Wagon. They’ve done this before and will work with you to fully customize the rack and cover just how you want it. I haven’t pulled the trigger on it yet, but plan to in the near future.

Thanks for the info. Their racks look nice but would be too low for what Im looking for.

I'm looking for something more like this:

If you look at it you can see the silver cross bars are removable, which is awesome if you ever need to use the truck as a truck to haul a piece of furniture, or some other tall item. My guess is that I'm going to have to go custom.

I might have to use something like the Thule TracRac SR:

That attaches to the bed rail top instead of inside the bed rails. and then have a rack built off that. Or just have the custom rack builder use the same type of mounting that the Thule dose and skip the Thule altogether.

 

[Desmontes]

Nuthouse for sure on a full size. I checked with them for my ZR2 and just didn't seem the best match for a mid-size. I've got a Leitner/Decked/FrontRunner outfit and I love it.

 

[ttengineer]

I know nuthouse also makes one that is cab height as well. They’ll make it either cab height or a few inches short for a less noisy RTT.

They are just very expensive. But you get what you pay for in this world.


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[1pieceatatime]

Mine is cab height to Baroud tent can overhang a bit.

Photos in a few days!

 

[Betarocker]

Looking at my Retrax cover, it would require something custom mounted to the top of the bed sides, yet still allow the Retrax to be clamped against the vertical inner top lip. While not impossible, it would take some thought.

 

[VoodooCLD]

I have the Pace Edwards Ultragroove on my 2018 GMC. It has a build in T track on the sides of the topper. I've got the thule square rails on there now, but plan to build or a buy a rack that will stay permanently attached to a RTT. That was i can switch out the rails for hauling mountain bikes, or throw on the RTT.

 

[1pieceatatime]

As promised, a few photos of the Nuthouse rack they installed for me today. A couple of notes:

- The spare tire carrier is removable - I only plan to run it on off-road trips

- The Nuthouse guys are awesome! They designed several customizations for me, including some in real-time during install. They know their stuff.

 

[defend01]

As promised, a few photos of the Nuthouse rack they installed for me today. A couple of notes:

- The spare tire carrier is removable - I only plan to run it on off-road trips

- The Nuthouse guys are awesome! They designed several customizations for me, including some in real-time during install. They know their stuff.
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Looks awesome! Thanks taking time to post the pictures.

 

[1pieceatatime]

Should add for OP: cross-bars can be ordered removable from Nuthouse (mine are, will remove tent/awnings/cross-bars on my truck for Michigan winters).

 

[aearles]

Check out dethloffmfg.com’s rack if you’re going with a Dodge, compatible with rambox and tonneau cover, and looks much better IMO.

 

[Tex68w]

As noted here, Nuthouse all the way.

Dethloff while nice and simple doesn't currently offer a rack for those without Ram Boxes.