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Want to add bed rack/roof rack system


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Yeah, but too bad I couldn't have the bed rack on at the same time to do that.
 


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If you just type in diy bed racks in the search on youtube. You will see some pretty genius ideas a person could do with a little welding experience. hahaha and a good flap disk in an angle grinder haha. We made one for my buddy's old Toyota for rough d 100 bucks in material and an afternoon
 

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I’ve built some custom apparatuses using products from faztek. Its extruded aluminum t-slot; perhaps you could construct something that’s ever evolving to your needs on the fly?
 

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It would be unique, that's for sure. I'd have to make it my project with help from fabricators.
 

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There’s a guy on a Facebook group, Everything Roof Top Tents, that’s building a RTT rack with a built in kayak mount...

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I would make it 3 bars on each side and removeable as well as 3 removeable bars across the bed, for the flip tent. I wouldn't want the bar at the bed opening, but it looks like its there for structural integrity when carrying on top.

Otherwise a good base/start.
 

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I would make it 3 bars on each side and removeable as well as 3 removeable bars across the bed, for the flip tent. I wouldn't want the bar at the bed opening, but it looks like its there for structural integrity when carrying on top.

Otherwise a good base/start.
He’s still working on it. I’ll try to keep an eye on it, but FB sucks for projects like this.
 

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Non essential businesses are closed for lock down until 20 May. I'm going to start with getting a roll/retractable bed cover once I can get purchased and sell my bed cap. This cover will have to be compatible with a potential rack system though. This has to be an in-person inspection, who knows their stuff. before I buy anything. Of course, after seeing all available options.
 

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