Having heartburn with roof rack

Im having the heartburn shelling out more for a roof rack for my topper than what i paid for the topper its self, dam there proud of them, finding a used one off a topper is almost impossible

 

What rack are you getting?

I got a Thule setup for like, $375 from the guys who I bought my shell from.
Another $50 or $75 for them to install it, if I wanted.

 

What are you looking for in a rack? Thule/Yakama type or something along the lines of the Frontrunner/Prinsu?

 

My receipt from orsdirect, for long bed shell. Self install. Tracks are 22$ each in the spare parts dept. Skip the track end caps and you are <300$

Thule 60" Track (Single) 853535903 2 22.00
Thule Track End Cap 8535361 4 1.00
(Single)
Thule Podium 3101 Half 4602, 3101, LB65 2 127.96 Select Single Cross Bar Length =
Pack Roof Rack System LB65 - 65 inches bar
4602
Subtotal 303.92
Shipping 0.00
Tax 0.00
Total 303.92

 

Good info on the tracks. I'm thinking about adding a set on the inside of my shell to mount stuff.

 

Looking for something like yakima or thule but havent seen nothing under $500.00 for everything, seems like they sell each individual componant seperately, my local camper place tried to sell me some yakima tracks with the wrong mounting hardware for $ 173.00 with tax then i would have had to buy more hardware to replace the hardware to mount it to sheet metal.

 

I looked at ors and didnt see 22.00 tracks maybe ill have to call them, what year did you buy them in.

 

Craigslist is your friend for Thule and Yakima. Don't buy new. There's a ron of used setups for sale out there.

 

I just bought them again They are in the spare parts dept, my rack was torn off by a downed power line fleeing the tubbs fire. These are for a 6ft bed, the shorter ones are even cheaper. The kit from Thule has a hex wrench, silicon and hardware at a steep markup. Bought/ owned my own


Date Tue Dec 12 14:04:41 EST 2017

santa rosa CA 95403
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Santa Rosa CA 95403
US United States

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Name Code Qty Each Options
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Thule 60" Track (Single) 853535903 2 22.00
Thule Load Bar End Caps EC1 1 14.95
EC1
Subtotal 58.95
Shipping 11.00
Tax 0.00
Total 69.95

 

http://www.orsracksdirect.com/thule...pzUGEw47rbP5U4O87vkqh157y3EC6GdibIaApOt8P8HAQ

 

Thats a game changer right there, i appreciate the info i will order those sure for tommorrow, might even order the 54" tracks for 18.00 a piece since i got the short bed, im assuming sametrack just different length, what i can tell is the 60" track system is the only one they advertiseforthe camper shell that has the hardware you need if your ordering the whole kit, what uprights are you using with yours?

 

Here you go. Skip the track end caps they are cheap plastic , only cosmetic and difficult to lay flat when installing. The buttonhead screws shown on orsdirect are a good price, I paid a little more at the hardware store. Use those and then cheap zinc coat stuff for the interior. The Thule kit comes with 4 per side I bought 5 or 6 I think. When my rack tore off the tracks failed (good!) and not the camper shell. Not sure it was because I used more hardware spreading the load but maybe.

Name Code Qty Each Options
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Thule 60" Track (Single) 853535903 2 22.00(Shipped)
UPS Tracking Number:
1Z04081
Thule Track End Cap 8535361 4 1.00
(Single)(Shipped)
UPS Tracking Number:
1Z0408130
Thule Podium 3101 Half 4602, 3101, LB65 2 127.96 Select Single Cross Bar Length =
Pack Roof Rack System LB65 - 65 inches bar
4602(Shipped)
UPS Tracking Number:
1Z0408
Subtotal 303.92
Shipping 0.00
Tax 0.00
Total 303.92This completes your order. Thank you for shopping with us.

 

Keep in mind this is the old style square crossbars, not the new aerodynamic ones. tried and true I've been using them for 27 years. 65" is nearly as wide as the truck. Gives lots of space for mounting stuff. I'm looking for used replacements and may go slightly shorter.

 

Unfortunately all there tracks are out of stock 54" and 60"

 

Yep, you can find them on Craigslist for next to nothing sometimes.

 

I agree, while searching for used replacement crossbars for my trashed rack on Craigslist I found the whole setup I listed above minus the tracks for around 100$ (asking price). several listings in this price range.

 

I’ve bought several racks From orsdirect. They have great customer service. I have also, seen lots of different high quality racks on Facebook Market Place and CL. If I was looking for something right now those would be the two places I would start with. Goodluck!

 

I looked on craigslist in my area and didnt see nothing, if ors will get the tracks back in stock i can get the rhino 2- bar areo bar rack with 4- legs for 205.00 that fits the thule or yakima tracks, that would put me into a good looking system for around 300.00 total