Any suggestions for rails, mounting, rooftop tent setup 13 Silverado?

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I’ve recently installed a DV8 bumper and a 10,000 winch to the truck. Next step for me is going to be a rooftop or bed top tent. Very new to the offroad modification game, would be very appreciative of any advice or suggestions y’all have concerning what all fits easiest. Thanks! IMG_3865.JPGIMG_3601.JPGIMG_3863.JPG
 
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If you can’t find something that is ready made at an acceptable price, I would recommend going to a local fabricator and asking about having three pieces of tubing bent (.065” wall thickness) and angle brackets welded on the ends. Shouldn’t cost you more than a few hundred dollars to have someone local do it, then have it powder coated or bedlined.
 
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James Deaton said:
If you can’t find something that is ready made at an acceptable price, I would recommend going to a local fabricator and asking about having three pieces of tubing bent (.065” wall thickness) and angle brackets welded on the ends. Shouldn’t cost you more than a few hundred dollars to have someone local do it, then have it powder coated or bedlined.
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Gotcha, thanks!
 
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Whiteout said:
Great rack! But you have to drill into your bed and install nutserts. Not a big deal just something to consider. Voodoo and RCI racks are no drill.
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Gee, I’ve got a bunch of research to do, these are all right up my alley. Thanks y’all, really expedites the process.
 
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Nicholas Nelson said:
Buy my front runner rack 600 comes with tent mounts.
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That does look perfect. If you and your rails are ever in GA let me know. Or perhaps I’ll wander out west sometime soon and you’ll still have it :P
I do appreciate the offer anyhow though, thanks.
 
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Raul B said:
Leitner design also has a rack setup. It's what I'm running on my truck. View attachment 75144
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I've been trying to decide on a bed rack system for my Ram 1500, but finding limited options out there. The Leitner system has been one of the top picks, but I had reservations about the fact it doesn't seem compatible with a tonneau cover. I plan on mounting a RTT to it. Do you find that the tonneau cover is unnecessary? would you have any suggestions?
 
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I have the thule xsporter on my F150 to hold up my RTT. I like that it was adjustable to get the right height. If you have a low rack you can't walk under it and the cab will block one of the tent windows. I got it mostly because I wanted to be able to stand up under the tent when the annex is on or if it is raining. In the bed, I have a couple big rolling boxes from home depot and a gladiator cargo net over everything down there. If it rains, you can throw a tarp down before the cargo net and it keeps everything pretty dry. 20180613_194002.jpg
 
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