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Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by txsundance, Jul 30, 2018.

  1. Jul 30, 2018 at 12:53 PM
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    txsundance

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    Just west of weird...
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    New member here searching out mod and maintenance information for my 08 Tundra Crewmax. Specifically looking for information about adding a roof rack system so I can haul my kayak and maybe a rooftop tent. I'm looking at a Rhino Rack, but I've received conflicting information about using the Rhino Tract mounted in the "ditch". Rack Outfitters and the Rhino Rack website recommend mounting using rivets through the ditch, but for off road use the "dynamic weight limit" drops down 148lbs. While my off road use will be relatively light I don't want to pull rivets through the metal of my roof while bouncing around my kayak or rooftop tent.

    One company told me the Tundra roofs don't have enough metal in the roof and said that the headliner should be removed and additional support added underneath the "ditch" and inferred that rivets could pull through. Any insight from members who have added a roof rack would be appreciated! I've viewed tx1upper's build and his custom rack system which looks awesome, but likely much more than I would spend.

    I'm also trying to figure how to wire in the 3rd brake light and interior topper light on my topper shell along with dc power outlets. I've just started exploring the sight and expect I should find these and other answers here but shortcuts to these threads would be great!
     
    txsundance, Jul 30, 2018
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    Welcome from OK
     
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  3. Jul 30, 2018 at 12:58 PM
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    Welcome from Fort Worth!
    It does take some doing to get a roof rack successfully installed. Im sure someone who has done it will chime in soon!
     
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    Welcome from CO.
     
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  8. Jul 30, 2018 at 1:16 PM
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    Welcome from CO.
    Aren't they looking to change the name of the city?
     
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  9. Jul 30, 2018 at 1:26 PM
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    Welcome from Houston area!
     
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    Welcome from CO! South of weird Boulder...Austin's twin.
     
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    Welcome from Obx
     
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    Welcome from DFW! Hit up @1UPPER....he has a roof rack.he should be able to help you out. His is from @Coachbuilder1
     
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    Welcome. Just west, not quite far enough, IMO. If the flakes have their way, it won't be called Austin much longer.
     
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    so would you say... you're just "left" of Austin?
     
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    That's impossible....just sayin...........................:infantry::broccoli::kona::bananadance::broccoli::kona::bananadance::broccoli::kona::bananadance::broccoli::kona::bananadance:
     
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    Or a wee bit closer to the "Left Coast" than Austin............
     
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  22. Jul 31, 2018 at 7:27 PM
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