How Much Weight Can Be Stored On Top Of An ARE Camper Shell with Thule Roof Rack

Question:

I have a Toyota Tundra with a camper top. I have a Thule cross bar setup that is attached through the integral rails in my AIRE camper top. I’m sure this application is used but I was wondering if there is any info regarding weight capacity on this topper. Or if it’s not common for people to mount this on the topper. I was thinking that given it’s a big platform that the weight would be more distributed. Any thoughts? Thanks

asked by: Tyler S

Expert Reply:

The Thule Track Mount Roof Racks are all going to be limited to 165 lbs therefore this will give you a good idea of how much weight can be carried. However, the camper top manufacturer may have a lower weight capacity figure so if that is the case then this will be your new weight capacity.

If you are looking to use a Rhino-Rack Pioneer Platform Rack, you need to be careful of which option you choose as there are only two available that attach to standard crossbars. The Rhino-Rack Universal Pioneer Platform Rack part # RR42115BF which measures 58" long x 47" wide or the Rhino-Rack Universal Pioneer Platform Rack part # RR42114BF which measures 48" long x 38" wide are the only two options for this.

expert reply by: Conner L