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<blockquote data-quote="MEIRONMAN207" data-source="post: 1572066" data-attributes="member: 34659"><p>I will add a few tips that I found out and tweaked as I get more familiar and use the RTT style. I wanted the lowest usable rack (I actually considered even something just across the bed sides). I wanted to stay at or below the roof line of the cab as possible. Originally, the low rack on the bedsides worked well but two things bothered me. The rotopacks would ride on the edges of the bedsides and I couldn’t get my large dog crate in the bed. So reluctantly, I added a section of 2x4s to slightly elevate the rack, while at the same time still lower than the higher version of the same rack. I also have a thúle adjustable rack, but this one is better designed for over-landing and has attachment points on the horizontal panel built in. The thúle rack is great and very capable, but I find it better for carrying canoes, lumber etc.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]157370[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]157371[/ATTACH]</p><p>Getting it ready for a load out...</p><p>[ATTACH=full]157372[/ATTACH]</p><p>Test fit with the crate with scrap pieces...later cut to size and stained with a black wood stain. Also was able to lag bolt through the clamping bracket for added additional strength (no holes to the body or bed btw)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MEIRONMAN207, post: 1572066, member: 34659"] I will add a few tips that I found out and tweaked as I get more familiar and use the RTT style. I wanted the lowest usable rack (I actually considered even something just across the bed sides). I wanted to stay at or below the roof line of the cab as possible. Originally, the low rack on the bedsides worked well but two things bothered me. The rotopacks would ride on the edges of the bedsides and I couldn’t get my large dog crate in the bed. So reluctantly, I added a section of 2x4s to slightly elevate the rack, while at the same time still lower than the higher version of the same rack. I also have a thúle adjustable rack, but this one is better designed for over-landing and has attachment points on the horizontal panel built in. The thúle rack is great and very capable, but I find it better for carrying canoes, lumber etc. [ATTACH=full]157370[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]157371[/ATTACH] Getting it ready for a load out... [ATTACH=full]157372[/ATTACH] Test fit with the crate with scrap pieces...later cut to size and stained with a black wood stain. Also was able to lag bolt through the clamping bracket for added additional strength (no holes to the body or bed btw) [/QUOTE]
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