Let's talk Bed Racks for Tonneau Covers

[MoBob]

Would these Diode dynamics ssc2 flush mounts work with the S2 cut rack instead of the S2? The functionality is better on these and I like the set I have on my full size better than the S2’s they replaced.

https://www.diodedynamics.com/c2-2-0-sae-white-pro-flush-mount-led-pod-pair.html

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[sikedsyko]

How do people typically mount rooftop tents to crossbars this thick? Most of the tents I'm looking at use a clamping style brace over much thinner diameter round or oval bars. If necessary. Could you create adapter brackets? I am looking at getting this tent.

https://topoakoverland.com/products/hard-shell-rooftop-tent-rtt-vision?variant=40377512329314

Instead of clamping to the rails, you would just want to directly bolt the tent to the rails. From Topoak's install video:

Basically get rid of the bracket/clamp and one of the bolts at each mounting locations. The remaining bolt would hang down and feed through the slots in the AAL rack. Then use a washer and nut on the bottom of the AAL rack.

 

[clarke]

Instead of clamping to the rails, you would just want to directly bolt the tent to the rails. From Topoak's install video:

Basically get rid of the bracket/clamp and one of the bolts at each mounting locations. The remaining bolt would hang down and feed through the slots in the AAL rack. Then use a washer and nut on the bottom of the AAL rack.

Thanks! I'll need to write the tent company to see what their mounting point spacing is. I'd like to avoid drilling holes in the powder coated rails.

 

[AdventureLab]

How do people typically mount rooftop tents to crossbars this thick? Most of the tents I'm looking at use a clamping style brace over much thinner diameter round or oval bars. If necessary. Could you create adapter brackets? I am looking at getting this tent.

https://topoakoverland.com/products/hard-shell-rooftop-tent-rtt-vision?variant=40377512329314

We make it much easier than that. You wouldn't use those clamps at all. The track on the bottom of the tent will attach directly to the RAILs. You may want to put some abrasion resistant material between them (may be provided with the tent). The track on the tent will hopefully line up with the slots in the top of the rails. We can't know all of the tent patterns, so I tried to make the slot pattern as universal as possible. Just put your normal t-slot bolts into the track and attach it to the RAILs.

By removing those clamps, you eliminate another failure point and restrict movement of the tent, providing a much more solid mounting system.

From the tent instructions:

View of the bed RAILs.

 

[clarke]

We make it much easier than that. You wouldn't use those clamps at all. The track on the bottom of the tent will attach directly to the RAILs. You may want to put some abrasion resistant material between them (may be provided with the tent). The track on the tent will hopefully line up with the slots in the top of the rails. We can't know all of the tent patterns, so I tried to make the slot pattern as universal as possible. Just put your normal t-slot bolts into the track and attach it to the RAILs.

By removing those clamps, you eliminate another failure point and restrict movement of the tent, providing a much more solid mounting system.

From the tent instructions:

View of the bed RAILs.

Oh cool. It looks like there's a lot of "wiggle room" with those slots on the rails, but in a good way. Should be easy to fit on there as long as the rails on the tent are going the direction I think they are.

 

[AdventureLab]

Oh cool. It looks like there's a lot of "wiggle room" with those slots on the rails, but in a good way. Should be easy to fit on there as long as the rails on the tent are going the direction I think they are.

That was the plan! Please let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks!!!

 

[AdventureLab]

The 10" high version of our Ranger Bed Rack RAILS is now live!

https://americanadventurelab.com/pr...ger-raptor-10-inch-tall-bed-rack-rail-system/

Thank you to everyone who provided input and feedback on this one.

Use code: R6GRack to save 15% through the end of the year on this one.

 

[clarke]

The 10" high version of our Ranger Bed Rack RAILS is now live!

https://americanadventurelab.com/pr...ger-raptor-10-inch-tall-bed-rack-rail-system/

Thank you to everyone who provided input and feedback on this one.

Use code: R6GRack to save 15% through the end of the year on this one.

If I order two rails and select 2 qty for the molle panels, will they be full length to span between the bars at the farthest positions or are they just designed to be used with the crossbars being right next to each other?

 

[AdventureLab]

If I order two rails and select 2 qty for the molle panels, will they be full length to span between the bars at the farthest positions or are they just designed to be used with the crossbars being right next to each other?

I have not done the full length braces yet, but that will be the next component for this system.

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