TRUCK BED RACKS: 3 THINGS YOU MUST KNOW! Don't buy the wrong bed rack

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Overlanding for Beginners: TRUCK BED RACKS: 3 THINGS YOU MUST KNOW! Don't buy the wrong bed rack
This video will walk you through the three most important things to know when shopping for an off-road or overland truck bed rack. This video includes critical safety information to make sure your bed rack doesn't fail you when you are on the trails.
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@OutdoorAuto 3 жыл бұрын

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@kanger328 3 жыл бұрын

Of all the overlanding videos I’ve seen, how did I just find this guy? Just really good, practical info.

@OutdoorAuto 3 жыл бұрын

Well, I will take the blame for you just finding the channel... I'm just barley getting started. Thanks for watching... hopefully the videos are helpful.

@bradanderson5494 11 ай бұрын

Just found the channel summer 2023. Same experience as you. How have I been unaware of this great of a channel for years?

@koalafan1576 Жыл бұрын

Everyone always forgets Chevy hahaha@8:32 everyone always forgets Chevy when talking about overlanding.

@tacoswelding8411 Жыл бұрын

Thanks bud 2 years later and your videos are still saving the people money. I’ve been researching for a while now and this is exactly what I needed to hear from someone other than my self. I was starting to think I was overthinking it. Thanks again 👍🏼

@jessicaSmash 3 жыл бұрын

Your vids are the best. The real life experience, straightforward non biased info and presentation style are unmatched. Thank you!

@CityPrepping 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info! Been trying to find info on racks.

@OutdoorAuto 3 жыл бұрын

No problem... hopefully it was helpful. If you have any other questions feel free to reach out.

@drew8653 3 жыл бұрын

Totally addicted to this channel, incredibly helpful info especially for those of us looking to get into this for the firs time. I plan to start easy for short weekend trips into the OR coast range, it'll mostly be forrest service and logging roads for now. Your videos have been fantastic for determining the right level of "crazy" I need to go - which for my purposes is pretty basic. Thanks again for this incredible content, it'll save me a ton of time and money.

@tractortherapy42 3 жыл бұрын

I fab'd my own rack for $150 that used the stake holes on my tundra. Put my tepui tent on it - can hold over 2000lbs no issues - used 3/16 steel tube - better than anything I could find retail.

@OutdoorAuto 3 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome. I wish I was better at Welding.

@dpg2826 3 жыл бұрын

It's not so much the welding it's the talent of fabricating to bring it all together without turning into a hack job!

@joshuanunn7025 Жыл бұрын

I knew there had to be more to it then slapping a rack on the back of my JT. Very helpful information. Saved me.. better yet saved everybody that watched this video from making the same mistake. Thank you very much.

@OutdoorAuto Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful - Since making this video I tested a few more bed racks and was most impressed with the UpTop Overland racks... really good engineering, Aluminum so helps with weight and much better mounting. Might be worth checking out.

@br00klyngreek13 2 жыл бұрын

Hey bud i know this is late, but great video....I'm a gunsmith by trade and if i know one thing, it's vibrations and screws don't mix well.....Best thing to do, is to by some blue locktite and their "Klean n prime"....the blue loctite is a great thread locker and is easily removed with just regular hand tools (it's used to keep screws in place from extreme vibration)...just make sure you spray the klean n prime on there, anaerobic primer and activator just incase you're using stainless screws...but either way it's excellent to use to degrease the nuts and bolts before applying the loctite!...good luck sir!

@leebourgoin1528 3 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate your videos man. Im getting into the overland scene and its really difficult to purchase the right thing without having to unnecessarily overspending

@OutdoorAuto 3 жыл бұрын

Well welcome to overlanding... hopefully you are getting out there and enjoying yourself. Most important thing is just to start somewhere.

@KingKarsung 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, what a great video on tips to watch out for on the type of off-roading setup one plans to do and get the best out of money. These videos are most helpful to the rest of us that are planning to get our rigs setup and won't run into bad days out in the woods.....thanks!

@OutdoorAuto 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@chrism.4912 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the no nonsense videos. Great information, really appreciate it. Looking to get into over landing this year. Your videos are exactly what I need to watch. Cheers! 👍🏼

@OutdoorAuto 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help

@sublettkustomz 3 жыл бұрын

As a new owner of s 2021 Tundra and just getting started on Overlanding research. This video is a 10! Thanks man!

@brians8952 3 жыл бұрын

I just picked up a 2021 GMC Sierra and within 24 hrs of buying it I learned about overlanding. I'm glad to have found a channel that is doing this with a full size truck and I can't wait to start my build.

@crytpolane3449 3 жыл бұрын

"If my math is correct"...looks at calculator. Messing with you, thanks for the info. It's much appreciated!!

@steelmill2928 3 жыл бұрын

Great real world info love the fact that you use your truck for what it was built for.Got a new sub.

@OutdoorAuto 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback... new stuff coming soon.

@Blkbttyify 3 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say, thank you. My wife, two little girls, and Tundra are diving in to overlanding. We love to camp and this seems like a great next step. We want to show them the world before they can fight back. 😂 You have been very helpful. All the videos are really awesome and informative. Keep it up!

@OutdoorAuto 3 жыл бұрын

Jason - Thanks for the feedback. I definitely understand the "get them out before they can fight back" mentality. I desperately want my kids to realize it is still possible to live an adventure and they shouldn't settle for just the distraction and busyness.

@1989inception 3 жыл бұрын

Thanx man! Was looking at UpTop Glad to know im looking in the right place. Loved that you talked about height and tent size.

@OutdoorAuto 3 жыл бұрын

UpTop makes a solid and well designed product... I like that their stuff is aluminum. Thanks for the feedback on the video.

@nate3621 4 жыл бұрын

Great work! This one and the weBoost video have been super helpful!

@OutdoorAuto 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nate... More coming soon... Just trying to get honest info out there on actual trail tested gear.

@Pishing805 3 жыл бұрын

Just the info I was looking for..thank you!

@KOTW.Adventures 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was looking for before adding a rack! Thanks from Australia. Subbed.

@OutdoorAuto 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome... glad it was helpful.

@dannuthals7045 3 жыл бұрын

Nathan, your videos and information have been extremely helpful - thank you. I would have never thought of the issues that you brought up regarding racks, so you helped me tremendously with that. Now I won't make a mistake buying the wrong rack. Love your RTT videos as well. I have a F150 that I daily drive and want to overland with, and I don't want to make a $2-3000 mistake on a rack (or a RTT). Many thanks!

@OutdoorAuto 3 жыл бұрын

So glad they are helpful - Thanks for watching 🙏

@fringelunatic 3 жыл бұрын

Great info just starting out in my Tacoma. Not going rock crawling like you, but want a solid strong mount to my bed for other reasons.

@OutdoorAuto 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck with your build. Tacoma’s are awesome.

@manbikepig7308 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, dude. I am not ready to get one, yet. But it is on the list. More to think about.

@OutdoorAuto 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude. They are nice to have when you are ready.

@brianmetzger8607 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent vid on some very basic points. Keep Up the work!

@nickvh548 3 жыл бұрын

Really valuable advice - appreciate all the cautionary tales.

@OutdoorAuto 3 жыл бұрын

No problem, I hope something in there was helpful.

@dyates6380 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely excellent video. This is EXACTLY what I was looking for. Thanks man! I think I'll go with the Thule since I just want to mount a tent and use forrest service roads. Again, thanks for posting this.

@OutdoorAuto Жыл бұрын

Awesome, glad it was helpful. We have a whole run of videos coming… starting this week.

@TR-sk8hf 3 жыл бұрын

great video,thanks for the info !!

@klrhodes 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video. Great things to think about!

@OutdoorAuto 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Don't forget to Subscribe, I have several more trail tested gear reviews coming.

@montanawhite5699 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought the Thule adjustable bed rack. Hope it can handle my rooftop tent and going off-road to the beach. The dealer said it would be fine and not to worry about it. But he said it in a way like he was tired of being bothered.

@sixty2612 3 жыл бұрын

I’m still trying to decide between a bed rack or a bed camper/shell (whatever you call it) for an F150. It doesn’t have any factory bed rails like the Toyotas so I’ll definitely have to check into specific mounting hardware. Thanks for the real-world info and experience.

@kylestansell9679 3 жыл бұрын

Great information here. I have a Tacoma, I just ordered the Uptop bed rack, and planning on buying the Roofnest Condor. Subscribed as well.

@OutdoorAuto 3 жыл бұрын

I’m going with upTob as well... it is just so well engineered... I feel like they thought of everything.

@kylestansell9679 3 жыл бұрын

@@OutdoorAuto, I helped my buddy put the UpTop on his Raptor, and I was immediately sold on it.

@719Grenade 3 жыл бұрын

I plan on creating a new type of overland rack system by next year and this video helped a lot, I appreciate it!

@OutdoorAuto 3 жыл бұрын

Oh awesome... keep me posted... would love to see what you come up with.

@719Grenade 3 жыл бұрын

@@OutdoorAuto will do!

@wildcatoutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Wasn't to many options for my F250, I am by no means doing any hard off roading. I ended up with a rci metalworks 12" to keep the tent below the cab and i ordered the extra center support option. Mounted the smittybilt gen 2 overlander tent for the price because i only get to go sparingly. But for a nice little weekend getup to take my almost 2 year old son it is great, we are having a blast.

@OutdoorAuto 3 жыл бұрын

That is the beauty of overlanding... it is all about your use case... sounds like you have a killer setup for what you do... that is all that matters. Have fun with the people you love doing what you love.

@Jeff-ve1bu 3 жыл бұрын

Great info, thanks for being so thorough in your videos. Just wondering on your thoughts of running a bed cap versus a rack. Being my daily driver I'm wanting to put a cap on and trying to weigh the pros/cons of having a cap vs a rack. It'll be my wife, two little kids and a dog on our trips. We are in MI so just kinda softsand backroads and fire lanes, no crazy rock crawling. That being said I'm leaning toward cap as then I can keep everything in the bed out of the weather since the back seat will be full of car seats and people and a dog, no real room for storage.

@VC30577 2 жыл бұрын

Super insightful breakdown! Thanks!

@OutdoorAuto Жыл бұрын

Awesome, hope it was helpful. We have a whole run of new videos coming… starting this week.

@3quartersbull4 Жыл бұрын

Extremely helpful. Thank you.

@OutdoorAuto Жыл бұрын

Awesome, glad it was helpful. We have a whole run of new videos coming… starting this week.

@antonior9937 2 жыл бұрын

Great info !

@OutdoorAuto Жыл бұрын

Awesome, hope it was helpful. We have a whole run of new videos coming… starting this week.

@MintExplorer 3 жыл бұрын

Very true!

@scottwillimack184 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏 brother! Great info!

@OutdoorAuto 3 жыл бұрын

No Problem... Thanks for watching.

@GuilDormeus 2 жыл бұрын

So insightful. Thanks for sharing this information

@OutdoorAuto Жыл бұрын

Awesome, hope it was helpful. We have a whole run of new videos coming… starting this week.

@GuilDormeus Жыл бұрын

@@OutdoorAuto nice! Looking forward to it

@paulnealcooley4242 3 жыл бұрын

Its clear you know these things and I have done some research. I motorcycle camp a lot and have pretty good gear that fits on a GS 1200. I have a ram ecodiesel 4 door 4wd shortbox in MT and recently purchased a double cab 04 Tacoma 4x4 in AZ I want below cab height and I know the early tacomas don't carry much weight. I think I want racks that directly mount onto the side rails so I can have stuff out of the wind, so I am thinking the thule exporter or bolting directly to the rails. I would like the stuff to be interchangeable so I could use it in AZ or MT. ( I leave one truck in each place) I already have most of the gear or actually all of the gear. Light off roading is all I want to do . I have slept in the back of the truck ( bed) on a mattress with good results but in good weather. The bozeman light option is very interesting to me, a lot because its made in MT.. A thule xporter seems to check all the boxes on the high end but a direct on the rail removable rack checks them on the low end and both should be adequate if I buy good stuff. Whats wrong with marine plywood bolted onto the rack in some fashion, that you can remove when not camping? The TACO has limited weight ( stock r5) capacity. Is there a transferrable rack system? Do I need to reconsider my choices? I don't want to do a lift just to go offroading in the taco. Excellent video and probably the most fair impartial I have seen in my research since getting the tacoma.

@jamesregan2181 3 жыл бұрын

Very useful information. Thank you.

@OutdoorAuto 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@timickan 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video, thanks and you invented a new word - "heigth"!

@natootan10 3 жыл бұрын

This is great information, though I don’t have to worry about this since no one makes an overland bed rack for the Dakota.

@OutdoorAuto 3 жыл бұрын

There are starting to be a lot of semi "universal" racks that the width and length can be adjusted... The RCI is actually like this but would need to be bolted to the bed... I believe the UpTop racks are kind of like this too... have you looked into any of those type? I know there are other companies like Cali Raised and even some in the East as well...

@huetish Жыл бұрын

Fast, Easy Set Up

@kwesty1 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative and helpful.

@OutdoorAuto 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that!

@nevillemcfarlane6094 3 жыл бұрын

Valuable information

@garrettareiss 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. I recently got a CVT rainier tent and am wanting to haul it along with a hobie 14 ft extra wide kayak. Trying to figure out how to do both of these at the same time without loosing all my bend space for camping stuff. I don't overland really but just trying to utilize my space. I have a yakima bedrock and i'm think about getting the overhaul and putting the tent on the overhaul and the kayak on the bedrock. Do you think this would work?

@vagabondmike5870 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been looking into these things. Thanks so much for the informative video. I’m much better prepared to evaluate whether I want to go this route with my travel and lodging.

@OutdoorAuto 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck with your build!

@vagabondmike5870 3 жыл бұрын

@@OutdoorAuto if you’re open to it I would love to email you with my circumstances. I’m a road warrior turning 50k plus a year in an F150 eco boost. About 500 of those miles are on some “service roads” that can get sketchy quick.

@OutdoorAuto 3 жыл бұрын

@@vagabondmike5870 Any chance you are on Instagram? I am @natejmueller and I message/DM people about trucks on there a lot.

@exrhodie1234 3 жыл бұрын

Really great info thanks. Problem; I have a 2017 Tacoma TRD with Yakima roof racks to carry my kayaks. I've just bought a Tepui RTT but most bed racks sit so high I won't be able to keep the kayaks on top. Is there a low-rise bed rack with combined height of the Tepui that would not exceed the bottom of the kayaks height?

@leojiusurf 4 жыл бұрын

Great video thank you very much 👍💪

@OutdoorAuto 4 жыл бұрын

Hopefully it was helpful. I never really thought about actual safety concerns when I first bought a bed rack... Figured somebody ought to spell out those details.

@PostModernDissident 8 ай бұрын

Congratulations! You've just sold me on finally buying a tube steel bender so I can make my own rack. I've never trusted racks that mount to the bed rails, and still have not purchased a bed rack because of it. Hopefully I can design one strong enough for a lot of off-road use. I practically live out of my truck while working all over the country, and a overland build seems to be the ticket, I've just never trusted anything that's using the sliding rails.

@ericblaine1316 3 жыл бұрын

All great points! Those factory bed rails were the first thing I ripped out of my Tundra. Saw they were only rated for 220 lbs.

@OutdoorAuto 3 жыл бұрын

When you put in a rack are you just planning on Bolting direct to the bed?

@ericblaine1316 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve had Leitner Designs rack on mine since late 2016. It’s uses a clamp type fastener rated for 1000 lbs static, 500 lbs dynamic. Hasn’t come loose yet. I don’t do any rock crawling, Tundra isn’t a great vehicle for that 😂 but you’re right about the weight being up higher... anytime my truck gets close to 45 deg it’s unnerving. Have run Black Gap Road at BBNP several times and The Road to Nowhere at BBRSP. Nothing compared to the stuff out west but traversing some of the washes are down right scary in a full size truck.

@andrewmargo4564 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the information! This will help guide me in my purchase of a bed rack.

@OutdoorAuto 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome... glad it was helpful.

@andrewmargo4564 3 жыл бұрын

@@OutdoorAuto I really like the Body Armor bed rack but after looking at the installation instructions, there are mounting brackets on that one too...

@MrKofi 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this information. I just got a mid size truck with bed cover and am looking for ideas for tenau-top racks for additional cargo boxes. My job usually requires me to have different gear that’s convenient to have in the truck. I’m not looking for any tents or camping setup. I do have two full mnt bikes with a swagman trailer rack as well. Do you have recommendations? Thank you in advance.

@jacoe33333 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I just looking at them 10 minutes ago and my main question was how does it mount. On the RCi rack. Is the weight of the rack all on the rails or on the side of the bed?

@hoangtuheo1202 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@mikeaninger7388 6 ай бұрын

This is actually quite informative! Thank you! I have a ‘19 Raptor and want to do a 2025 trip to Baja. But my tent is a Kodiak canvas bed tent. So I’m currently attempting to find a rack to which the crossbars can be removed and a bed cover can go on top of. Not a small order.

@LeoOrtega144 3 жыл бұрын

Good info thanks. I have the Rebel Off-road half rack which I think you pictured in your video for a bit. It is heavy duty with six beefy bolts on each side that secure it into the rail system. STILL... I am worried about the whole thing shifting someday. I could be rear ended or even rear end someone else and I can see that thing shifting forward or backward. I'm seriously thinking of drilling a hole through the base of the rack that sits on top of the bed sides and bolt it from underneath. This would stop forward or backward motion. The rail systems on our trucks isn't sufficient enough to hold some of these racks, plus, if you look at some of these rail systems, they are simply screwed into the side wall of the inside bed of the truck. Mine has 4 screws on each rail that I doubt very much will hold that rail under real stresses. In fact, I am going to start drilling asap.

@OutdoorAuto 3 жыл бұрын

Well you are thinking about the right issues... a lot of people install and never think about it again. I will likely screw mine straight to the bed when I get my new rack.

@J.Young808 3 жыл бұрын

Have you seen Mike’s set up from Last Line of Defense? He uses a Diamondback tonneau and FrontRnner rack system with an iKamper 2.0 mini over the bed of his Tacoma.

@OutdoorAuto 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah he has a great setup for his needs... nice and clean. It wouldn’t work for me with all the rafting stuff... but it’s a killer setup for most ppl. I still like how Prinsu’s rack looks better by a lot... but I also get that front runner has a massive library of accessories.

@nicholask7347 3 жыл бұрын

Have a long bed Tacoma. Have been looking for a cab height one for awhile. Essentially I am looking to put a cage of molle version of a topper on my bed. I dive and want to have a well ventilated and secure storage area. No RTT as I use a cot/tent setup. Once I can find one I will be sewing a canvas cover for it. Anyone have any ideas? I have seen Rago Fabrications, Endeavour, but it is not tall enough.

@cub8314 3 жыл бұрын

Love’n that you are paying homage to Ivan Stewart with your stickers. 👍

@OutdoorAuto 3 жыл бұрын

Ironman... that guys is a legend.

@wadeduvall7026 3 жыл бұрын

For me I noticed very little difference in MPG with a full size rack, running a highly aerodynamically disadvantaged Colorado ZR2 Bison. About 1 MPG hit over 65 MPG though.

@seancorcoran2377 3 жыл бұрын

Such a freaking INFORMATIVE video! Subscribed after watching this and your RTT vids. Question: I have a 2007 Tacoma Access Cab, only 2WD so the goal is just camping maybe a some forest service roads but no trails. I have my eyes on the GFC Superlite so I would need roof clearance. Looking for some rack options, love the Lietner ACS but the price is so damn high. What are some budget racks that will get the job done for just a little 2WD situation like mine.

@OutdoorAuto 3 жыл бұрын

I would check out the UpTop Overland Rack... The Engineering is solid and they make it out of Aluminum so it is lighter (always a good goal with a Tacoma) and it doesn't rust. They are priced really well too. Good luck with your build and camping. With 2wd just get some of those cheap traction boards like the Bull ones on Amazon... just in case and you are probably ready to go.

@joseph_quiles 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Nathan, First, I want to thank you for creating such a channel as I have a tundra like yours and I'm looking to build up to an overland vehicle and I'm going to watch all the content you have on your channel. Second, What is your thoughts on the Lietner Forged Rack, thats the rack I've been looking to get but after your explanation into the ways they're mounted. Now I'm going tome looking at that but as far as I can see, it looks like it is a good quality rack......I am looking to throw a CVT Denali tent on it to hold unto 5 people.

@OutdoorAuto 3 жыл бұрын

The Lietner Rack is a solid solution. I have avoided myself because I typically like a medium height rack and I also like racks that have more standard options for mount equipment to the sides. Any rack that uses Round Bars can be a bit hard to mount things to. The Lietner does have its own Pods options that are pretty cool but I tend to go with a more traditional rack that has numerous mounting options like the UpTop Overland, CBI or even RCI (if secured correctly). There is nothing wrong with the Lietner... if you like the Pods design it could be a really great rack for you.

@lilbabygroot 3 жыл бұрын

Nathan! Came back to this video just to reabsorb your teachings 😂 what rack are you running right now and how’s it holding up?!? Also, any input on a tonneau cover that would work? I want to find some sort of metal retractable option but none look compatible with the racks I’m interested in

@VistaThaiGuy 3 жыл бұрын

I'm an old fan of Airplane the movie...what's your clearance, Clarence? 😎😂🤣

@roguetrail 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for the video, informative. Any thoughts on (open) bed racks with tent on top, vs closed canopies, (like the Alu-Cab Canopy Camper). Thanks

@OutdoorAuto 3 жыл бұрын

Alu Cab, GFC and I think they are called FlipTop or something like that all seem to make pretty cool closed campers. I think they are great options for a lot of people. I stay away from them because I want my tent below my roofline for more MPGs and I tend to use the mounting options on the outside of the racks to get stuff I don't use very often out of the way... If you are going to off road them hard... most of them need to be reinforced... but that isn't that big of a deal. I also haul a lot of wet stuff in the back of my truck from rafting... so I need it open and able to dry out. For people that are going to live out of their truck for a long time... I think the closed canopies would be awesome.

@christophermartinez5314 3 жыл бұрын

Best videos

@OutdoorAuto 3 жыл бұрын

wow, thanks!

@overlandingtundrak9833 3 жыл бұрын

Tell me what you think, Double cab tundra Uptop Overland Truss AFS Retrax w/tonneau cover bracket adapter mid height Roofnest Condor XL 8ft Rhino Rack Awning ( which may be to big)

@austinkortens5933 9 ай бұрын

I just ordered my 18" rci rack for my silverado but i am mounting mine directly to the bed sides then changing over to the cover adapters Will be mounting my mountian bike to mine along with my tent Great video going to checkout some of your other stuff

@OutdoorAuto 9 ай бұрын

Thats perfect... Bolt it direct and you should be good.

@JoshRader 3 жыл бұрын

What rack is that; the one you referenced with the two bolts on the longer plate? It was a still frame you zoomed in on and mentioned how it had more friction and was built better. I can't seem to find that particular rack in my searches.

@2fuzy 3 жыл бұрын

the funny thing about overlanding/ hipsters in the wilderness is the constant desire to tote more crap and still end up in a tent it is however good for those who peddle such

@Anchor7 2 жыл бұрын

Are there any "quick detach" type racks? Want a ikamper mini on my taco but I don't want it on the truck all the time.

@bulletproofh987 3 жыл бұрын

My issue was trying to find a rack that would allow me to keep my tonneau cover. Different companies have brackets/adapters to allow it, the trick is finding out if it'll fit your cover. MAX Modular screwed me when they said it would fit my specific cover. Low and behold it didn't fit and conveniently they don't accept returns for racks....SO I've considered RCI with their adapters(assuming they don't try to screw me too). I just have to get rid of the damn MAX Modular rack.

@OutdoorAuto 3 жыл бұрын

I know that LLOD (he has a youtube channel) runs a rack with a Tonneau cover... you might check out his setup.

@gallileodatingaling3489 4 жыл бұрын

I busted those adapters on mine, they send me new sets but I ended up cutting those shoe and welding new angle bar that is long enough for the bed rail.

@OutdoorAuto 4 жыл бұрын

I think that is a what I am going to end up doing...

@tundraspecialops 3 жыл бұрын

Pak Rax my rack of choice

@rob.ny-la 3 жыл бұрын

I’m going to do a video soon. But I want a rack that supports a tent and some accessories, an awning...and is also flush with the cab height. Any recoms let me know please.

@OutdoorAuto 3 жыл бұрын

Look into UpTop overland... their rack is aluminum and well designed.

@HSWDeaconblues 3 жыл бұрын

I laughed out loud when you started with the Thule rack. Same here. I ditched mine when I couldn’t keep the clamps tight and hardware kept falling out. You’re exactly right about them. Washboard kills these racks. Thinking about weight and how your rack attaches cannot be overstated, especially under sustained high vibration and dynamic weight shifting. Good advice in this video. Subscribed.

@OutdoorAuto 3 жыл бұрын

Dynamic weight and 1000 miles of jiggle... it breaks so many good products. It’s crazy.

@finebody14 3 жыл бұрын

Whats your thought on Kb Voodoo rack particularly max modular aluminum? Thank you

@montanawhite5699 3 жыл бұрын

Do you think I can fit a tepui rooftop tent on my Thule racks with a awning.

@chrisscott3343 6 ай бұрын

Good Stuff. Wish I could test out all the different mounts before buying. I am getting a 2023 ZR2 in 2 weeks. No one makes a rack for it yet. So there will need to be drilling done, unfortunately. Would hate to drill holes, only to find the rack/mounting sucks later on.

@Echowouldgo 3 жыл бұрын

Any thoughts on the aluminum vs steel RCI racks? Best video I’ve seen so far, keep it up! 👍

@OutdoorAuto 3 жыл бұрын

I am going to be testing an Aluminum UpTop Overland rack... so I will let you know what I think for Aluminum VS Steel...

@Echowouldgo 3 жыл бұрын

@@OutdoorAuto Might be leaning towards steel, but losing 40lbs after the holidays couldn’t hurt. Thanks! (Update: RCI recommends the steel when using a RTT.)

@wannabeangler 3 жыл бұрын

I don't do overlanding like y'all out west, but I do go out to the beaches/mountains in VA & NC. My rack is rated at 1000 lb capacity. Mind you, I have a '07 Ram 2500 with an 8' bed. 3000 lb capacity in the bed with 13,000 lb towing. I like your reviews even if they are for smaller trucks and SUV's. I know that my rig may be able to handle more weight, but the WB is a bit much. Cool videos regardless. I pitch a tarp and have covered hammocks for overnight excursions.

@OutdoorAuto 3 жыл бұрын

Ha... I'm still not sure I really get what "overlanding" is... I feel like it is a term marketers and product manufacturers needed so they could more easily target people who go on adventures, use cars, sometimes camp, and many times cover a lot of miles. If you are using a car to go on an adventure I'm pretty sure your an overlander.

@wannabeangler 3 жыл бұрын

@@OutdoorAuto I use my HD Ram 2500 4x4. I get out to enjoy nature, not to see if I can get stuck. Y'all can play in the desert and on rocks. I will play on the beach and the green forestry.

@OutdoorAuto 3 жыл бұрын

@@wannabeangler Fair enough. Enjoy getting out there... thats the most important part.

@billwheeler4343 3 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate all the things you pointed out. I want to get into overlanding. I have a Ram Rebel. I currently have a Tonneau cover and would like to keep it on. I would like to find a rack that I can bolt to the top as opposed to how yours was on the inside. Do you have any recommendations? I’ve been researching. Haven’t found one yet.

@OutdoorAuto 3 жыл бұрын

Front Runner I believe makes a bed rack that works well with some Tonneau Covers (I think Diamondback makes one of the covers that work). But I don't know if they make that for the Ram... unfortunately I don't know too many Ram Accessories. One idea is to check out the Facebook group Full-Size Overland - they have a lot of Ram Guys - facebook.com/groups/fullsizeoverland/?multi_permalinks=2900284150200044

@fishfoo4887 3 жыл бұрын

Try the PUTCO VENTURE TEC RACK

@Eliwhygul772 3 ай бұрын

"Think hard and long when you're looking at racks". I don't have E.D. but some may benefit from that advice.😂😂

@OutdoorAuto 3 ай бұрын

Hah... well... I guess I kinda laid that out...

@farleyjohn281 3 жыл бұрын

How is that Batwing on a mid-height rack working for you? That is the setup and look I want but being 6’4” I worry about the height where it connects to the rack.

@OutdoorAuto 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent question... The batwing has fold down legs... what I usually do is I have them at full height which means the entire awning starts at about 5'11'" at the truck and then slops up to a solid 7'. I happen to be 6'4" so if I am right next to the truck I am hunched over a bit. one other thing is when it is raining... that means the water is draining toward your truck rather than away... depending on the ground your on this can be no big deal... or it can result in a really muddy camp spot. eventually I will likely put it on a custom bracket and get it high enough to solve this... but honestly... it really isn't bugging me enough to do anything about it so far.

@erichweller02 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Nathan, do you have any experience with the Leitner racks? I am torn between getting the UpTop or the Leitner AC Forged. With the Leitner, I really like the storage pods that can be mounted for extra storage space. But I really like the look of the UpTop and like that it doesn't go above the top of the cab. Any thoughts? Thanks.

@OutdoorAuto 3 жыл бұрын

I am not really a fan of the Leitner racks... don't get me wrong... they are great quality and some of their Pods and stuff are awesome. I just don't like the fact that they don't offer easy mounting for more traditional gear. UpTop's rack was specifically designed to allow you to work with all kinds of accessories from other companies... With Lietner I feel like you get a little less flexibility.

@swisher14 3 жыл бұрын

They had issues with there mounting points on a batch made, they sent me new ones and haven't had any issues since

@jmflip7 3 жыл бұрын

So wait for the RCI update on their bed rack.

@OutdoorAuto 3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t get it till there is a better mounting solution. I think UpTop has a better rack anyway and it is cheaper.

@jmflip7 3 жыл бұрын

@@OutdoorAuto I'll check it out. Thank you.

@Turnupking15 3 ай бұрын

Couldn’t help but notice the V on your plate. Are you in the county still? I live in McCall and am planning on getting a rack/ tent this year.

@RetrieverTrainingAlone 6 ай бұрын

Mounting one rack on the cab the other rack on the bed shell can be a problem?

@roncook6 3 жыл бұрын

how do you feel about rci's c clamp system?

@SmokinZen 3 жыл бұрын

What do you recommend for adding a rack for a Diamondback cover on Tacoma longbed

@ServantofGOD__ 3 жыл бұрын

LLOD just posted a video about front/runner and diamond back collab for that very thing.

@JEFFHERNANDEZ87 3 жыл бұрын

How is that tent in cold and warm temperatures?

@hunter_pauley 3 жыл бұрын

I like the mid height design of the RCI but now nervous about the brackets...what would you recommend that is most similar to that?

@OutdoorAuto 3 жыл бұрын

UpTop Overland... I’m installing their rack this week...

@hunter_pauley 3 жыл бұрын

@@OutdoorAuto ended up ordered the full height for my Tacoma from UpTop. Want to eventually add decked drawers and didn’t want the mid height with lack of space...Your video sold an UpTop rack! Thank you Nathan!