Roof Rack for Enclosed Trailer Without Rain Gutters

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I have a flat roof enclosed trailer with the standard individual ladder rack installation. Do you offer a similar set or accessory for these that would facilitate mounting these to the edge of the roof since there would be no side bar to mount these too?

asked by: Barry

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Expert Reply:

It looks like you have the Rack'em Fitz-All Enclosed Trailer Ladder Rack # RA-28 installed on your enclosed trailer's existing rain gutter rails. For a different trailer that does not have these mounting rails I recommend using a track type rack system such as the Yakima HardTop SL # Y01618 since we do not have adapters to allow installing the Rack'em to a flat roof surface.

This adjustable Yakima rack uses tracks that mount to the trailer roof (not to the side edge like the Rack'em) and includes 60-inch load bars with a 220-lb rating. If you like you can add locks using part # Y07204.

expert reply by: Jesse M

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