What Roof Rack do You Recommend for a Roof Top Tent on My 2020 Ford F-150 Super Crew Cab?
Question:
What rack /cross bars are there to put on a naked roof super crew cab ford f 150 that can hold a roof top tent the tent is 160 lbs by itself and ratted up to about 600 lbs with people in tent.
asked by: Robert C
Expert Reply:
I have a solution for you. If you are looking to have up to 600 pounds of total weight with a roof top tent on your 2020 Ford F-150 super crew cab, I strongly recommend using a ladder rack. This is because a ladder rack will definitely have the weight capacity you need on your truck bed without risking total collapse of the cab's roof.
With that being said, the best option for mounting a roof top tent on your roof is a system that does not require door jamb clips on the system. Roof rack manufacturers do not recommend using door jamb clips on a bare roof for a roof top tent because of the amount of weight of the tent and the people can cause the clips to collapse. For the best route, I recommend the Rhino-Rack Aero Bar Roof Rack for Camper Shells - Track Mount # Y02-480B.
While the dynamic weight capacity of this system is 209 pounds, the system does not have a weight rating for a static load. This is because Rhino-Rack's crossbars are rated to the capacity of the tent when using their systems in a static (non-moving) vehicle position.
If you go with a roof rack, I strongly recommend making sure that you check with your vehicle's owner's manual to make sure your roof can handle 600 pounds. It is also important to make sure that the tent you use can accommodate the weight as well. If you need a tent that can hold 600 pounds, I recommend the Yakima SkyRise HD Tent for Roof Rack Crossbars - 3 Person - 600 lbs # Y07437. With this tent, you also get the benefit of a lighter tent of 115 pounds of tent weight.
For the absolute safest option, I recommend using a ladder rack for your tent. For this route, it truly depends on your bed size. For a great ladder rack that is compatible with 5-1/2 foot beds, 6-1/2 foot beds, and 8-foot beds, I recommend the Thule TracRac TracONE Truck Bed Ladder Rack - Fixed Mount - 800 lbs # TH27000XTB (matte black) or # TH27000XT (silver). The TracONE comes with a massive 800 pound weight capacity that 100% can accommodate the 600 weight you are wishing to hold with your tent.
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Thule TracRac TracONE Truck Bed Ladder Rack - Fixed Mount - 800 lbs - Silver
- Ladder Racks
- Truck Bed
- Fixed Rack
- Work and Recreation
- Aluminum
- Fixed Height
- 800 lbs
- Over the Bed
- No-Drill Application
- Thule
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Thule TracRac TracONE Truck Bed Ladder Rack - Fixed Mount - 800 lbs - Matte Black
- Ladder Racks
- Truck Bed
- Fixed Rack
- Work and Recreation
- Aluminum
- Fixed Height
- 800 lbs
- Over the Bed
- No-Drill Application
- Thule
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Rhino-Rack Aero Bar Roof Rack for Camper Shells - Track Mount - Black - 54" Bars
- Roof Rack
- Camper Shell Systems
- Aero Bars
- 54 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Rhino Rack
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Yakima SkyRise HD Tent for Roof Rack Crossbars - 3 Person - 600 lbs - Tan and Red
- Tents
- Roof Top Tent
- 600 lbs
- 3 Person
- 1 Door
- 4 Season
- Tan
- Yakima
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Rhino-Rack Heavy-Duty Roof Rack for Camper Shells - Track Mount - Black - 65" Bars
- Roof Rack
- Camper Shell Systems
- Square Bars
- 65 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Rhino Rack
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