What Crossbars and Control Towers Fit A.R.E. Camper Shell Topper Rails on a 2012 Ford F-250SD

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I have a 2012 F 250 SD with an A.R.E. topper with the rails factory installed-I need cross bars and what ever else. Suggestions?

asked by: Craig

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Expert Reply:

The factory rails on your A.R.E. topper are made by Yakima. For a complete roof rack system on your 2012 Ford F-250 SD with the A.R.E. topper you will need the following parts:

4 of the Yakima Control Towers # Y8890027
2 sets (2ea) Yakima Landing Pad 1 # Y00221
1 set (2ea) Yakima Crossbars:
58 inch bars are # Y00409
66 inch bars are # Y00410
78 inch bars are # Y00411

I gave you three different size crossbars so you can choose depending upon what you want to carry. Before you load your cargo, please check your owners manual for your topper to verify your cargo weight capacity.

I have attached a brief installation video of the system and also the installation instructions.

expert reply by: Lori W

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Answer 1

The Thule TracRac CapRac Ladder Rack for Camper Shell/Truck Cap #TH29200XT is not actually meant to be installed into top tracks. This crossbar system is actually meant to be installed in fixed points on your camper shell so it's not going to…

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Answer 2

Yes Yakima roof racks can fit the Thule roof rack tracks. To do that you will need 4 of the Yakima Control Towers #Y8890027, 2 sets of the Yakima Landing Pad #Y00221, and one set of Yakima Crossbars. For 58 inch bars you can use #Y00409, for 66 in…

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Answer 3

Thule does make a TracRac CapRac Ladder Rack for Camper Shell/Truck Cap, with part #TH29200XT. This will work well with the A.R.E truck cap on your 2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty with the long bed. The bars are 65 inches long and the capacity is limited…

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Answer 4

The Replacement FootBase for Thule Tracker #753-2149 is what you currently have on the Thule tracks on your Leer shell. This footbase is for the now discontinued Thule Tracker square bar setup. You may be able to piece this system together even…

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Answer 5

For a roof rack that would fit the channels you have on top of your Leer camper shell the Thule TracRac CapRac part #TH29200XT would be a really great option. This is a higher weight capacity rack that fits directly to the channels with top channels…

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Answer 6

For your A.R.E. Truck Cap that features the Yakima tracks, you will just need 4 of the Yakima Control Towers #Y8890027, 2 sets of the Yakima Landing Pad #Y00221, and one set of Yakima crossbars, which come in varying lengths. For 58 inch bars use…

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Answer 7

There are several items you might want to try using for removal of corrosion in your 7-way trailer connector, like part #HM48480. White Vinegar A wedge shaped, slip on pencil eraser or art gum eraser Pipe cleaners PB Blaster If the corrosion is…

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Answer 8

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 9

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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Answer 10

With the weight of your camper I recommend the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs #AL35FJ. I prefer these as they have the internal jounce bumper which helps to reduce the bounce that is often associated with towing a trailer and…

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Answer 11

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 12

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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