Roof top ski rack recommendation?

[Wxgs333]

Anyone has a recommendation of a roof top crossbar for our DT truck? No-drill installation preferred...Thanks~

My rambox and Retrax MX combination prevents me to put my skis (longer than bed, so have to put in with an angle) in the bed along with other luggage while keeping the cover closed, so I am looking for mounting it to the roof top-- our trucks don't have roof rails, and most bare roof bars are not long enough to accommodate the width of the truck..from my quick Amazon search....

 

[Cmerkert]

Following. I would like to put surfboard/paddleboard racks on it eventaully. Any recommendations for the door jamb racks other than doing a blind Google search?

 

[snikoorbdoodle]

Following as well. All options I’ve seen for racks on the bed don’t work with Ram Boxes and I haven’t found anything for roof racks. Was hoping to setup some sort of outlander configuration for camping.


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[RebelMike]

I just recently installed the Yakima clamp on style towers and oval core bars. I carry my kayak on the roof when I am towing my camper. They were very easy to install, and are very sturdy/secure. Sorry I don't have better pictures at the moment, but here they are mounted on my Rebel.

 

[WasatchBack]

Not roofTOP, but that's the reason I went with this bed cover

 

[JHRebel]

I just recently installed the Yakima clamp on style towers and oval core bars. I carry my kayak on the roof when I am towing my camper. They were very easy to install, and are very sturdy/secure. Sorry I don't have better pictures at the moment, but here they are mounted on my Rebel.

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Sorry I know this is old, but if the OP is still here...how has this setup been for you and is it noisy? Thanks!

 

[connelld]

Just purchased a 2020 Laramie. Love it but need a rack to carry my canoes. Will follow for updates on options.


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[Imp0ster]

You'll hear it up there especially with a sunroof but I wouldn't call aero bars noisy. What they will do is destroy your paint and eventually create a leak point. I had them on my 300c and when we went to remove them to sell the car it had rubbed through the clear coat.

If you have RamBoxes like I do you're screwed with all conventional setups. The RamBoxes literally screw you out of so much cool stuff and I regret them a lot. I'm going with a backflip cover and Rhino camper aero bars mounted to them for my sup. I'll drill the tonneau using a bit the size of plugs so I can remove it if I decide to get the Nutzo rack which I want badly but $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

 

[techy11]

Yakima HD Tower mounted Retrax Pro track. Use it for carrying my yak. Nice rack. Very sturdy. Solid enough for rack mounted fold out tent options and side bars/packs ir you really want to go crazy.

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[DeDax]

@ rebelmike, is yours a universal kit or Ram specific, i really like it?

 

[techy11]

The only part that was particular to my truck was the retrax cover compatible track mount. I can slide and reposition the the towers in the tracks, but so far have just left them where they are. Works great and locks in place.

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[silver billet]

Yakima HD Tower mounted Retrax Pro track. Use it for carrying my yak. Nice rack. Very sturdy. Solid enough for rack mounted fold out tent options and side bars/packs ir you really want to go crazy.

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Two questions; is the bar over the tail lights supposed to be switched around? The diagonal support is pointing towards your rear wheels, wouldn't it be the same direction as the front bar, pointing towards your hitch instead?

Second question; what is the likelihood of mounting a 12 foot kayak on top of that, without it hitting a travel trailer you may be pulling?

 

[Trailer Swift]

Yakima HD Tower mounted Retrax Pro track. Use it for carrying my yak. Nice rack. Very sturdy. Solid enough for rack mounted fold out tent options and side bars/packs ir you really want to go crazy.

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Love the Granite and black

I just installed a Retraxone MX and looking at the Yakima set up for my paddle and surfboards.