Parts Needed to Add Roof Rack with Tracks to Camper Shell On Truck

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im looking for some help identifying the parts i need to mount 2 kayaks on my fiberglass centry truck cap. i was looking at the RTC14 tracks but am not sure of the risers, crossbars, and mounts

asked by: Roger

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The tracks part # RTC14 can install on the top of a camper shell to add a roof rack to it. For feet you would want part # RLT500 for a quantity of 2 feet, then for 71 inch long HD Crossbars part # RB1800S for each bar.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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I went out to the warehouse and took pictures of the Dutton-Lainson Worm Gear Hand Winch, part #DL10954. I am including a couple of pictures that will show the dimensions on the winch. The overall length of the winch is 5-1/2 inches. The overall…

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Only worm gear winches should be used for hoisting things as they are the only ones rated for that. For a winch the Dutton-Lainson Worm Gear Hand Winch #DL10954 would work great as it has more than enough capacity. It also can be mounted to the…

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We have had this question before and our jack manufacturers don't rate their jacks for them to be used basically to retract weight as opposed to lift it. Your best option would be a ceiling hoist worm gear winch like the Dutton Lainson part…

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The Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch #DL10954 has a loop that is 0.313 inches diameter of the outer loop. The length is just under 2 inches on the inside and is 1.125 inches wide internally. I've attached a photo to help further with dimensions.

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We currently do not offer the extension that you could use to operate the loop drive on winch #DL10954 because there are so many possible lengths that customers could need. As for the cable attachment it is fairly easy. First, for a cable, the…

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The Adapter Kit for Rhino-Rack RTL600 Legs #RRT-FK2 has dimensions of 20mm x 20mm and a thread size of 1mm.

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Worm gear winches actually make the best hoists like what you described. The Dutton Lainson Worm Gear winch part #DL10954 is a ceiling hoist designed for exactly what you are looking for. It has a 1,500 lb lifting capacity and mounts to the ceiling.

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Tracks can absolutely be installed on the roof of your A.R.E. Truck Cap to provide a mounting system for a roof rack. For this I recommend the Yakima Tracks, which come in 42 inch #Y01126, 54 inch #Y01127, and 60 inch #Y01135 lengths. These tracks…

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The Dutton Lainson worm gear winch you referred to, part #DL11004 is indeed compatible with cable. I've confirmed this for you with Dutton Lainson. The cable is available as part #DL24045.

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The Rhino-Rack RTC-Style Roof Rack Tracks will work with the Camper shell to give you the compatible tracks. There are different lengths available and you can cut them down if needed: Rhino-Rack RTC-Style Roof Rack Tracks - 31-1/4" Long…

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You will need the Red LED Trailer Clearance or Side Marker Light #328-K-52 or Amber LED Trailer Clearance or Side Marker Light #328-K-51 for your 2018 Forest River Sunseeker motorhome. These lenses have the same Top Command SAE-AP2-16 markings on…

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I would love to help you upgrade the suspension on your Twilight 2800 travel trailer. The MORryde Rubber Equalizers for Tandem Axle Trailers #MR87ZR that you referenced are a great solution but we do need to double check a few things. First is that…

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