Bed Rack Options with Rambox

[w0bbles]

Hi all,

I placed in my order for a Rebel with Rambox a week ago, and while I wait until my baby gets built, I figured I'd do some homework.

I will be using my Rebel to tow my wheeling rig to off road parks, and with that comes camping. I have been using a cheapy on ground Coleman camp for the past 2 years, but now that I am thinking about a roof top tent, using a rack system over the bed. Since I ordered it with Rambox, most basic racks offered out there will not work.

With that said, what options do I have for low profile rack systems that would still allow me to use the ramboxes? I'm hoping to find something that will not break the bank, but still looks good. Even better if it's a quick disconnect, since I would only need it about once a month or once every other month.

Thanks!

 

[Edwards]

Hi all,

I placed in my order for a Rebel with Rambox a week ago, and while I wait until my baby gets built, I figured I'd do some homework.

I will be using my Rebel to tow my wheeling rig to off road parks, and with that comes camping. I have been using a cheapy on ground Coleman camp for the past 2 years, but now that I am thinking about a roof top tent, using a rack system over the bed. Since I ordered it with Rambox, most basic racks offered out there will not work.

With that said, what options do I have for low profile rack systems that would still allow me to use the ramboxes? I'm hoping to find something that will not break the bank, but still looks good. Even better if it's a quick disconnect, since I would only need it about once a month or once every other month.

Thanks!

Put your config in your sig so that others will know what options you got. Did you order the BUG (bed utility group) so that you'll have the bed rails?

 

[w0bbles]

Put your config in your sig so that others will know what options you got. Did you order the BUG (bed utility group) so that you'll have the bed rails?

Done!

I did not go with BUG.

 

[porkie]

I found two options. (1) Dethloff’s Contour rack but this is being re-engineered for 2019, and (2) Diamond Back cover. Both options aren’t inexpensive. But if you find one, I’m definitely interested.

 

[Cmerkert]

I was wondering a similar question does anybody know of any racks for the bed with ram boxes that would be able to support bike racks. Kind of like Thule roof racks for bikes but over the rambox and hardcove. If a certain brand hardcover also allowed those types of racks to run in their channels that might sway my brand choice

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[w0bbles]

So I still haven't found an inexpensive solution.

Does anybody know the weight capacity of the bed rails for the Bed Utility Group? I'm thinking about purchasing that and then add some crossbars to it.

 

[crombenevolant]

So I still haven't found an inexpensive solution.

Does anybody know the weight capacity of the bed rails for the Bed Utility Group? I'm thinking about purchasing that and then add some crossbars to it.

I have been pondering the same question and from what I have seen the rail system supports somewhere around 700lbs. Frontrunner makes a rack that hooks into it that looks well suited to a rooftop tent (for a 6’4” bed, but might be worth contacting them to see if they have a 5’7” option)

Dodge Ram w/ RamBox (2009-Current) Slimline II 6'4

This kit creates a full-size rack that sits above your Dodge Ram's (2009 + w/OEM bed rails and RamBox) load bed. This Slimline II cargo carrying rack kit contains the Slimline II tray (1255mm x 1762mm) and 6 Pickup Truck Bed Universal Legs that fit into the existing factory/OEM bed tracks.

www.frontrunneroutfitters.com

I also found this from nuthouse, this looks way sturdier, it is also more expensive.

RAMBOX Series Expedition Truck Bed Rack - Nuthouse Industries

RAMBOX series Overlanding truck rack can be made for all model year and size Rambox. The Rambox rack is offered in a square tube design and is all aluminum

nuthouseindustries.com

 

[SynAckuL]

I've seen the Nutzo one crombenevolant mentions. Max Modular also makes utility bars that can be used for things like bikes, kayak saddles, baskets, etc.

I was looking at ordering my truck with the RamBoxes, but I really wanted an overland rack setup.

 

[cwford]

Nuthouse Industries makes one for rambox - not sure if it fits the 5.7 bed with rambox. They are expensive but quite customizable.

 

[snikoorbdoodle]

I've seen the Nutzo one crombenevolant mentions. Max Modular also makes utility bars that can be used for things like bikes, kayak saddles, baskets, etc.

I was looking at ordering my truck with the RamBoxes, but I really wanted an overland rack setup.

Unfortunately, Max Modular doesn’t work with RamBoxes.


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[WhiteRhinoRebel]

Any luck??, I'm also looking apparently Yakima has one that fits

 

[Varbar]

I found two options. (1) Dethloff’s Contour rack but this is being re-engineered for 2019, and (2) Diamond Back cover. Both options aren’t inexpensive. But if you find one, I’m definitely interested.

This rack looks impressive online. I am glad I saw a picture of it with the RamBoxes open though. I was wanting to mount rotopax fuel cans or tools such as ax and shovel on the sides but that is not possible with the boxes since they open into the area where they would be mounted.

 

[Fireclimb28]

I’m also looking at purchasing a truck with the RAM Boxes, turns out the truck I’m looking at had rails to support this rack system:

US Rack

www.usrack.com

Seems inexpensive compared to other options in this thread although it definitely won’t work for a rooftop tent system with the weight capacity at 150lbs. Just throwing it out there for those who don’t need the weight capacity.

 

[SpeedyV]

I’m also looking at purchasing a truck with the RAM Boxes, turns out the truck I’m looking at had rails to support this rack system:

US Rack

www.usrack.com

Seems inexpensive compared to other options in this thread although it definitely won’t work for a rooftop tent system with the weight capacity at 150lbs. Just throwing it out there for those who don’t need the weight capacity.

It's nice that it fits with RamBoxes, but I can't see it working with any tonneau covers.

 

[O Captain My Captian]

I am putting a deposit down for the contour rack. Marcus at Delhloff is telling me that they'll have 2020 fitment ready in about 6-8 weeks.
No pics as yet.

 

[NewTruckWhoDis]

I am putting a deposit down for the contour rack. Marcus at Delhloff is telling me that they'll have 2020 fitment ready in about 6-8 weeks.
No pics as yet.

I am very interested to see what the new fitment looks like.
If this German company (JB Car Design) mass produced this cage I would be all over it.

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The Nutzo and Delhloff ones look nice, and very customizable, but this one is exactly what I would want.

 

[O Captain My Captian]

I am very interested to see what the new fitment looks like.
If this German company (JB Car Design) mass produced this cage I would be all over it.

This German Tuned Ram 1500 HEMI V8 Costs An Absurd Amount Of Money | Carscoops

JB Car Design is asking over $133,000 for this tuned Ram 1500, do you think it's worth it?

www.carscoops.com

The Nutzo and Delhloff ones look nice, and very customizable, but this one is exactly what I would want.

Send those pics to both. Given that they can customize things, I'm pretty sure they could build that for you.....for a reasonable price I'm sure.

 

[NewTruckWhoDis]

Ha, reasonable. That's a good one.

Might be worth a shot though.

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[O Captain My Captian]

Ha, reasonable. That's a good one.

Might be worth a shot though.

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I had sent him photos of that truck.

From Marcus Dethloff:
“That is a neat looking rack! That said, it has entirely different design concepts in mind.
....Something like what is pictured would be a custom item that would need to ship in a massive freight crate and would negate all of the advantages of my rack with its removable crossbars, albeit it does look cool! This isn't something I would do.”

 

[NewTruckWhoDis]

Oh, wow, thanks for reaching out to them. Their answer makes sense too. I may just be stuck waiting to see if anyone makes more options for rambox trucks.

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