Roof Rack or Ladder Rack for Trailer For Roof Top Tent
Question:
Looking for a rack I can mount a rooftop tent to on a trailer. Trailer is 48 x 96. Would like 40 inches or more clearance
asked by: Robert
Expert Reply:
There are a couple options to add a rack system to your trailer, depending on what type of trailer you have. For an enclosed trailer with rain gutters you can install the Rack'em Fitz-All Enclosed Trailer Ladder Rack # RA-28.
Another option is to use a track-mounted system from Rhino-Rack. You will need the Rhino-Rack RT-Style Roof Rack Tracks - Rivet Mount - 50" Long # RRRTV128, Rhino-Rack Quick Mount Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars - RTC and RT Roof Rack Tracks # RRRLT600 and crossbars, either the 54" Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars # RRVA137B-2 or 59" Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars # RRVA150B-2.
The easiest option is to just forego your own install and get a ready-made trailer and tent combination, the Yakima EasyRider Trailer with SkyRise HD 2 Person Tent # Y08129-3627 or the Yakima EasyRider Trailer with SkyRise HD 3 Person Tent # Y08129-3727.
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Products Referenced in This Question
Rhino-Rack Quick Mount Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars - RTC and RT Roof Rack Tracks - Qty 4
- Roof Rack
- Feet
- 4 Pack
- Rhino Rack
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Rhino-Rack RT-Style Roof Rack Tracks - Rivet Mount - 50" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Tracks
- 2 Pack
- 50 Inch Track Length
- Rhino Rack
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Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 54" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 54 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Rhino Rack
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Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 59" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 59 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Rhino Rack
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Yakima EasyRider Double Decker Trailer with SkyRise HD Tent - 2 Person - 14-1/2' Long
- Kayak Trailer
- Crossbar Style
- 1 Kayak
- 19 Feet Long
- 500 lbs
- Tent Included
- 6-1/2W x 14-1/2L Inch
- Aluminum
- Yakima
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Yakima EasyRider Double Decker Trailer with SkyRise HD Tent - 3 Person - 14-1/2' Long
- Kayak Trailer
- Crossbar Style
- 1 Kayak
- 19 Feet Long
- 500 lbs
- Tent Included
- 6-1/2W x 14-1/2L Inch
- Aluminum
- Yakima
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Rack'Em Fitz-All Enclosed Trailer Ladder Rack
- Trailer Cargo Organizers
- Ladder Rack
- Contracting
- Landscaping
- Recreation
- Drilling Required
- RackEm
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6/12/2020
Can the upper portion off the side mount that extends past the crossbar be cut off?