Let's see those roof racks

Just want to see some cab mounted roof racks/ baskets.

Anyone have some pros vs cons for these

 

I have the Thule Aero. It is very aerodynamic and looks sweet

 

No basket, but Yakima Q tower rack up front and the old rail version (locking rail rider) in the rear. I lose 1 - 1.5 mpg with the rack on.

 

Frontrunner

 

Ya that does look cool. I originally wanted a topper and then the load bars on that but pretty pricey brand new.

 

I'm looking to put my kayaks up top. How do you like that set up with your canoe?

 

DIY, made out of Unistrut and some aluminum scrap materials I had. Will be making a compliment to it for the cab soon.

 

I love it! Before I had the shell on the back, I just had the cab rack. It wasn't enough support for a 100 pound canoe at Baja speeds down a potholed Forest Service road with whoopty-doos big enough to get the truck off the ground

Let's say I learned my lesson (mostly) and drive like a sane person now, especially when there's a boat on top. Important note: This was user error, not failure of the rack to do it's job. There is a matching dent on the other side...

 

It could be more expensive to not buy the topper with the racks, as you can see.

Edit: I got the topper off CL for $450, I already had the bars/ towers from my last truck, and I bought the new tracks for a little over $100 - so pretty budget on my setup.

So much like happening here!

 

Do you have a DIY build on this?

 

Sorta, check out my build thread it's spread out over the last ten pages or so. When I get some time I'll consolidate it with a better write up.

 

@beertimecontinuum get in here

 

Mine is Drunken Yard Fab. Made it out of unistrut and 2"x2"x.250 wire mesh. Made the huge wind deflector out of lexan and integrated my 50" ebay bar. It scoops under the bar to eliminate windshield glare from the light bar.

 

Just built a Yakima rack hybrid for my rtt. Looking for some q towers so I can mount my fairing on the cab.

 

My 2005 with Thule roof racks and custom bed mounted rod rack.