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07-11-2019, 09:52 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Santa Rosa, Ca
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Roof Rack/Tracks
Anyone have a recommendation for roof rack/track systems such as yakima,thule or rhino racks.
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07-11-2019, 10:45 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: San Francisco, CA
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We went with the Yakima/Thule tracks that use the T nuts/bolts. Low profile, and it works for us. They run nearly the full length of our CCV med top. I have the solar mounted to it as well as the Mega Warrior Basket.
Uni-strut can also be used. More stout, higher profile.
Almost any aluminum track can be used. search Aluminum T track and you will see lots of alternatives.
Is this going on a Pop Top, fixed top? If you are having to accommodate roof curvature the Yakima Thule track may conform better. If flat, then whatever track works for your equipment.
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Beastie 3: 2002 7.3 EB Cargo: Agile TTB, CCV High Top, Custom Walk Through, Lots of stuff added. www.BlingMyRig.com
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07-12-2019, 12:02 AM
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Location: Santa Rosa, Ca
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Thank's, its going on a pop top and I also have a solar panel which I want to re mount it to also. Do you know if the tracks are specific to each brands accessories?
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07-12-2019, 12:11 AM
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The Thule and Yakima tracks are identical. Any correct size T nut or bolt will slide in the track. Both companies make “feet” that will be track compatible.
Our solar mount, which I did, is 2 x 2x 1/16” thick aluminum angle. It is attached to the tracks with bolts and t nuts. The vertical is bolted to the solar panel frame.
If you heading into the city, stop by.
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Ray
Beastie 3: 2002 7.3 EB Cargo: Agile TTB, CCV High Top, Custom Walk Through, Lots of stuff added. www.BlingMyRig.com
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07-12-2019, 12:20 AM
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Location: Santa Rosa, Ca
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Thanks' for the info, I will!
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07-12-2019, 04:24 PM
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Location: Oregon Ciry Oregon
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Be sure to use stainless steel screws when mounting the tracks to the roof. You may also want to put a bead of caulk at each screw location. Stainless so the screws do not corrode. Caulk so they do not leak.
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Read detailed trip reports, see photos and videos on my travel blog, luinil.com.
Current van: 2002 Ford E350 extended body camper with Colorado Camper Van pop top and Agile Offroad 4WD conversion.
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07-12-2019, 04:32 PM
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Location: Santa Rosa, Ca
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I will, thanks'
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07-12-2019, 07:53 PM
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Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Santa Rosa, Ca
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To all, I ordered some open box Yakima tracks from (Rack Attack), bought enough to run the length of the top so I can move and maybe add an additional solar panel with rack equipment flexibility. Thanks to all.
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07-18-2021, 08:42 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
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I just installed 71" rhino tracks on my penthouse. I drilled outside of the canvas and didn't worry too much about the racks being parallel. They're about an inch wider in the front, but I don't move the crossbars around much especially once my roof box is up there.
The only downside I found with the rhino tracks is that they have some extra width on the outside edge. I don't believe this is a structural problem, it just leaves a small gap on this edge. I don't believe anyone but me (the installer) will see the gap.
These tracks come with o rings and small butyl patches for each screw. I added a full length strip of butyl tape. We'll see how it holds up.
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