Can I Hoist My Camper Shell Using The Thule Tracks?

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I recently bought a camper shell that came with Thule rails. Can this rail system be used to hoist and suspend the camper shell when its not needed? Thanks

asked by: Bart W

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Helpful Expert Reply:

The Thule Roof Mounted rail system # THTB60 is for a downward load. The mounting points aren't made to be strong enough to hold that amount of weight.

expert reply by: Adam E

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Yes, I have listed for your below the roof rack systems from Rhino-Rack, Thule, and Yakima that will fit the RetraxPRO XR Hard Tonneau Covers like part #RTT-80243 for your 2019 Ram 1500. Rhino-Rack Vortex Crossbar System part #RRVA180B-RRRLT600…

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Thanks for reaching out, Joe! I recommend using the Rhino-Rack Aero Bar Roof Rack for Camper Shells #Y02-480B which comes with 63" long tracks as well as 54" long crossbars which should give you a little bit of overhang on your…

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Hey Alex, it sounds like you are looking for just the tracks of the Rhino Rack camper shell roof rack kit #Y02-480B which we do offer with the part #RTC16.

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The Rhino-Rack Heavy-Duty Roof Rack Roof Rack have specific C-channels that are designed to fit specific Rhino-Rack Heavy-Duty accessories, like the Rhino-Rack Hi-Lift Jack and Shovel-Holder Brackets #RRRCB-RSHB-RJHB as an example. That's…

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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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If you're adding crossbars to your camper shell, the lowest profile option would be the Rhino-Rack Aero Bar Roof Rack for Camper Shells - Track Mount #Y02-480B-ST. These bars are going to be right around 4" tall, so just a bit out of your…

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According to Rhino Rack, if you were to go with the shorter bars, you'll only have 1-1/4 inch of leeway on each side which isn't enough in their opinion. I'd recommend going with the 71 inch bars so you'll be certain of a good fit. As…

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It's very easy to install a trailer brake controller on a 2021 Honda Ridgeline. I recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller part #90195 which comes with a harness that you could simply attach to the one that came with the…

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The Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 #AL88200 will work with the Air Lift Air Helper Spring Cradle #AL59DQ on your 2013 Ford F-150. The cradle actually replaces the lower roll plate so the air bag will sit directly in the cradle. I'm not sure how much of…

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Answer 10

If you're wanting an all aluminum retractable cover with t-slots then you can use the RetraxPRO XR Hard Tonneau Cover #RTT-80841. This would be compatible with your 2019 Toyota Tundra's 5.5' bed with a deck rail system.

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If you're wanting a tonneau cover with t-slots to mount accessories on for your 2019 Toyota Tundra with a 5.5' bed then you'll need the RetraxONE XR Hard Tonneau Cover #RTT-60841 if you have a deck rail system or part #RTT-60831 if you do…

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I looked up the a few pictures of the interior of your 2015 Honda Pilot, and I recommend mounting the control knob of the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty #RED24FR to one of the blank switch knockouts on the left side of the steering wheel, similar to this…

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