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Bed Rack for rooftop tent that will fit a MTB over a tailgate pad.

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by DD10, Sep 15, 2021.

  1. Sep 15, 2021 at 3:14 PM
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    DD10

    DD10 [OP] ‘21 DCLB OR

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    Does anyone have any experience with a sturdy bed rack for overlanding with a rooftop tent that has enough room between the crossbar and the tailgate for me to fit my 29er over the the tailgate pad?
     
  2. Sep 15, 2021 at 3:15 PM
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    DD10

    DD10 [OP] ‘21 DCLB OR

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    I should also note that I've seen the thread where a guy has a friend that makes him one that works. I do not have that luxury. I'm hoping to find one that is widely available to purchase.
     
  3. Sep 15, 2021 at 4:12 PM
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    Gamester

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    I have a DeeZee aluminum rack. My truck bed is 6’ long and the back of the rack sits about a foot from the tailgate. That gives the bikes handlebars a bit more room. It’s way easier getting a bike in with the dropper post slammed, and easier to fit more bikes that way. Road/gravel bikes are a bit more of a challenge/juggle to get in, but it works. That’s a 29’er pictured.
     
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  4. Sep 15, 2021 at 8:41 PM
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    DD10

    DD10 [OP] ‘21 DCLB OR

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    This is the kind of thing I'm looking for. I'll have to look into this one. Do you do any significant offroading? I'm curious how it would hold up with more dynamic forces happening.
     
  5. Sep 15, 2021 at 9:10 PM
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    Gamester Well-Known Member

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    The Overland Top Rails are rated at 225lbs dynamic & 600 lbs static. My tent is 150lbs. I regularly check the bolts and nothing has moved or shifted on my set up.
     

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