Enclosed bed rack????

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ABerte

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Has anyone ever seen a fully enclosed bed rack? I’m imagining a half height topper or cap with slots or bars for RTT mounting.
 

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Thanks for the rec. I’ve see these, looks like a solid product. I’m thinking though of something about half that height and made of solid material so as to be bear/theft proof, at least in theory. Surprised to not be finding anything on the market given the huge jump in demand for RTTs and bed racks. A half-height hard shell cap/rack system could provide security and preserve some aerodynamics.
 

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Thanks for the rec. I’ve see these, looks like a solid product. I’m thinking though of something about half that height and made of solid material so as to be bear/theft proof, at least in theory. Surprised to not be finding anything on the market given the huge jump in demand for RTTs and bed racks. A half-height hard shell cap/rack system could provide security and preserve some aerodynamics.
There is a really nice one on the market another Ranger member of this forum has on his truck. You can even buy a kitchen that mounts in the side of it! Truck Caps, Pick-Up Truck Canopy & Camper Shells
 
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ABerte

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Oh yea, those are sleek caps! Pricey for sure but they seem well-built and fun to mod up with all the options and accessories. Maybe I can sell them my half-height idea. I’d be willing to lose that extra foot of storage space in the cap to have a more aerodynamic setup with my big ol’ RTT. Not to mention set up and breakdown of the tent would be way easier just a foot high over the lip of the bed instead of having to get on top of a full-size cap like the SmartEvo.
 
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