Roof Rack Recommendation for a 2006 Ram 2500 Mega Cab
Question:
Good morning, I have a 06 Ram 2500 Mega Cab. Im interested in putting a roof rack on to carry a canopy for the beach. I dont have any cross rails or mounts on the truck. Is there a system that mounts to the door frame?
asked by: Mike
Expert Reply:
While we have a couple great options for you, we do not carry a roof rack system that installs into your door jambs for your 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Mega Cab.
However, with that being said, we do carry a drill-on option. If you wish to go this route, I recommend the Rhino-Rack Aero Bar Roof Rack for Camper Shells - Track Mount # Y02-490B.
If you want to go with an option that doesn't require drilling, I recommend using the SeaSucker Monkey Bars # 298-SX6000B. Not only does the Monkey Bars include an impressive 150-pound weight capacity, it has the quickest installation and removal process out of all of our roof racks. For theft-deterrent locks, I recommend using the SeaSucker Window Anchor # 298-BA0010 along with the etrailer Cable Lock # e98891. I went ahead and attached a video that shows the incredible strength of the vacuum cups on the rack.
If you are open to an awning recommendation, I recommend one of the following Yakima SlimShady Awnings:
- # Y56VR (4-1/2' Long x 6-1/2' Wide)
- # Y36VR (6-1/2' Long x 6-1/2' Wide)
- # Y96VR (8' Long x 8' Wide)
With all of these models, you can simply clamp them onto the Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero crossbars or to the Monkey Bars. Both racks recommended provide you with plenty of weight capacity.
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SeaSucker Cable Anchor for Cable Lock - Window Mounted
- Accessories and Parts
- Roof Bike Racks
- Trunk Bike Racks
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- SeaSucker
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SeaSucker Monkey Bars Roof Rack - Round Bars - Vacuum Cup Mount - 48" Long
- Roof Rack
- Complete Roof Systems
- Round Bars
- 48 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- SeaSucker
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etrailer Cable Lock - 10' Long - 5/16" Diameter - Steel - Keyed Alike
- Cable Locks
- Utility Lock
- Keyed Alike
- Steel
- 10 Feet Long
- etrailer
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Yakima SlimShady Awning - Roof Rack Mount - Clamp On - 6' 6" Long x 6' 6" Wide
- Car Awning
- Roof Rack Mount
- SUVs
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- Vans
- 6-1/2 Foot Extension
- Rectangle
- Driver Side
- Passenger Side
- 6-1/2 Feet Wide
- 42 Square Feet
- Gray
- Yakima
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Yakima SlimShady Awning - Roof Rack Mount - Clamp On - 4' 6" Long x 6' 6" Wide
- Car Awning
- Roof Rack Mount
- SUVs
- Trucks
- Vans
- 6-1/2 Foot Extension
- Rectangle
- Driver Side
- Passenger Side
- 4-1/2 Feet Wide
- 30 Square Feet
- Gray
- Yakima
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Yakima SlimShady Awning - Roof Rack Mount - Clamp On - 8' Long x 8' Wide
- Car Awning
- Roof Rack Mount
- SUVs
- Trucks
- Vans
- 8 Foot Extension
- Rectangle
- Driver Side
- Passenger Side
- 8 Feet Wide
- 64 Square Feet
- Gray
- Yakima
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Rhino-Rack Aero Bar Roof Rack for Camper Shells - Track Mount - Black - 59" Bars
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- Camper Shell Systems
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- 59 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
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