OEM

Does anyone have a set of OEM roof rails they don't want? There doesn't seem to be any decent deals online

 

Roof rails? As in roof rack?

 

Yeah the OEM roof rails. Some in decent shape. My new truck looks too naked with out something.

 

PM @gunny1005 I can't remember what I paid but it was a good price.

 

2005 to 2017 OEM Roof Rack for 286.00 shipped this is the newest version designed when the 3rd Gen came out. Hold 100 pounds compared to 75 pounds. Put 286.00 in the Best Offer Section and in the Message to Seller Section put TACOMAWORLD.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/252634856000?item=252634856000&frommaketrack=true&viewitem=&vxp=mtr
This was in the Deals and Coupons thread by @Unchained 5150

 

Will a OEM roof rack able to hold a roof top tent? anybody have this type of setup?

 

The crossbars are usually only engineered to hold about 100 lbs each. Most RTT's weigh 100+ then when you get into it, you'll be over. I don't have either one but I wouldn't really try.

 

Thanks for the response. Does anyone have other recommendation for roof rack? I actually have a bed rack on order but it will be a while...I want to buy a decent roof rack to use the roof top tent until then and keep the rack for an awning down the road. Any recommendations would be appreciated.

 

Kind of along the same lines, I'm curious if an OEM roof rack will support an awning and if anyone has this setup how exactly did you mount it? Thanks in advance

 

The OEM roof rack isn't very functional for many folks' needs. You could put a single kayak up there, maybe a single bike, but anything more than that and you're way over the weight capacity. Lots of other options out there depending on your needs though. I'm extremely pleased with my Prinsu.

 

Besides the weight, you also have to take into account the added drag from the wind resistance. So if you max out the weight, or close enough to it, it can still be potentially dangerous.

 

I just put a Yakima on my Tacoma. Absolutley love it. Carried my canoe and bikes and I had the confidence I wasn't over the weight limit.

 

Which rack?

 

I put the baseline towers with corebars and the windshield. Came out to about $300 shipped from an online rack warehouse 4th of July sale.

 

You can put a Yakima SlimShady awning on the roof rack easily.

https://www.yakima.com/slimshady

 

So my understanding is that the weight limit on bars is a dynamic weight rating. Meaning while the vehicle is in motion. But the static weight limit is much greater as the weight is distributed down through the frame of the cab.

https://cascadiatents.com/frequently-asked-questions/

 

Nice set up, how long is you canoe?

 

Do the OEM roof rails involve drilling to install?