Recommended Roof Rack And Rooftop Tent for a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado With a Camper Shell

Question:

Im looking for a rooftop rack system to mount a Tepui tent on a 2001 Chevy Silverado with a 6.5 foot camper shell. What do you recommend. The tent weighs about 130 lbs with two adults 350 total weight less than 500 lbs.

asked by: Andy H

Expert Reply:

For your 2001 Chevrolet Silverado with a camper shell, I recommend going with the Rhino-Rack Aero Bar Roof Rack for Camper Shells # Y02-490B.

This crossbar setup has a maximum weight capacity of 220-lbs, and will mount to your camper shell on your Silverado and will provide a mounting point for your Thule Tepui Explorer # TH8001KSK05.

This setup will give you more than enough capacity to handle two adults plus the crossbars and the tent.

expert reply by: Bryce D