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Roof rack on sloped cap

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by seltzerhead, Feb 7, 2023.

  1. Feb 7, 2023 at 6:38 AM
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    seltzerhead

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    Hey all,
    Been looking for a camper style cap for a while. The used market seems to be slim where I live (southeast PA). Finally found a used A.R.E TW that I kinda dig for the extra headroom while camping.
    The concern for me is I'd really like to have a roof rack on the cap but the tw model is at a considerable downard angle.
    Are there racks that are adjustable so the front might sit higher than the back and keep them level?
    Has anyone attached any kind of rack/basket to an angled cap like this? Im assuming I could do some kinda shimming but am wondering if there might be better options
    Appreciate any insight in advance. Thanks!
     
  2. Feb 7, 2023 at 6:50 AM
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    I did this years ago using Yakima artificial gutters that bolt to the side of the toper then used Yakima gutter mounts to hold the cross bars. I used short mounts on the back and tall mounts on the front. Wish I had some pics. Google search Yakima Gutter mounts. Not sure if those mounts are still available though. Stole this pic from Google to show the height diff.
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  3. Feb 7, 2023 at 7:01 AM
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    Very very cool. Definitely giving me some ideas and some things to google
    Thank you!
     
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    Yep, back in the day with my 86 I had a mid-rise with bars. You will want artificial gutter brackets and uneven towers.
     
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  6. Feb 7, 2023 at 11:45 AM
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    3 for 3 the artificial gutters seem to be what I'm looking for. Thanks!
     

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