Camper Shell Roof rack / Load Bars Install

[@shredwigmusic77]

Thank you for this great video. Really helped me understand how to mount to a rail system as Im trying to mount solar and racks to the yakima rails on the roof of my FWC. 🤙🏼

[@Adv4x4]

Awesome glad it helped!

[@benjamindunlop9057]

The link to the tracks is dead. Any recommendations for alternative in north America?

[@bencarper8234]

Where did you get the rails?

[@ERICKURIEL23]

Any ideas on supplements for the proline racks? Seems they are no longer available?

[@frankjaeger3799]

did you ever have to silicone the tracks?

[@juanponce8182]

Where did you buy that rack system

[@willybrowne99999]

Sweet video! How would you recommend waterproofing the holes drilled into the fibreglass? It’s super rainy where I live and would love to keep my truck bed dry

[@Adv4x4]

Some butyl tape would go a long way! Or some sika flex caulk

[@FurthurOffRoad]

Mind telling me the distance between the two holes on the mounting foot? I'm trying to determine if these will line up with my L-Track hardware. Thanks!

[@gabifernandez7494]

can you share what's the link where did you get those bar pls thanks

[@gr0uch02a]

Seems Proline is no longer around. Anyone know where to get equivalent rails?

[@maragtaz3653]

Sir may I ask for help... Do I need backing plates when using rivnuts on the roof of my car...I m not comfortable using the clip on bars...thanks

[@joshuabeiswenger2141]

Where did you get the aluminum camper shell track from?

[@jamesroysullivan]

what are the rails?? I found the rest of the stuff but cant seem to be sure im getting the right rails.. could you share a link 🙏

[@Adv4x4]

I’m not 100% sure they are in business anymore. I tried to call and order more but they never answered. Website is linked in description!

[@attonapz6081]

Shux ya man that link is shutdown...

[@harveyc.refoiii6096]

Great video! Can you send me in the right direction to purchase the rack parts you used. Thanks

[@Adv4x4]

I have them linked in the description! Although the tracks are no longer available unfortunately

[@derekmillhouse2453]

Thanks for the vid and tips. Do you know if roof rails add stability and even the load?

[@Adv4x4]

I’d definitely say they help distribute the load over the whole roof instead of just one place where the feet are 👌🏼

[@compasspropertiesnow]

Thanks for the great video, very informative! I have been looking for a good solution for my Jeep JKU and was not impressed with the usual solutions. Two questions; do you think I could cut the tracks to a custom length, and do you think I could add an aluminum support rail inside and under each track for additional structure support? Thanks.

[@Adv4x4]

Thank you! And yes you can definitely order long ones and cut them to custom length 👍🏼 Also the aluminum support rail would work just fine as well

[@patwma709]

Hi, Great video. Thanks. I bought all that stuff based on your video. The bolts you use to go from the Sherpa Feet to the Yakima anchors, what are they? I think they are M6 but I cannot find anything more about them. Sorry of I missed it in your video. Did you use any Loctite? Your vid of going to Utah and proposing to the woman who is to be your wife was also outstanding. Congrats.

[@Adv4x4]

I think they are m6 (been awhile!) I believe I mentioned what they are at some point in the video! Thank you! I love that video. Doesn’t get much attention on here but I’m glad it’s there for the memories!!

[@Arcturian1111]

I have a bed cap on my 93 Ford Ranger, when you install or drill on the cap, is there a chance water can get in from the holes, I believe my cap is fiberglass.

[@Adv4x4]

I haven’t noticed mine leaking just yet. That being said my bed is usually still full of dirty things so I may just not have noticed haha

[@okd_v]

The roof rack was leaking for me when I got my fiberglass shell used. But after removing it and patching over it, replacing with bonded washers, using marine sealant on the bolt, and applying around the edges of the track- so far so good

[@macairtuber]

What are the dimensions of the bars ? 1 inch x 2 inch or ?

[@ShmeegleSon]

Sick!

[@car_seat]

I’m having trouble finding the actual tracks that get mounted to the truck shell itself. Can you send me the link of those?

[@Adv4x4]

I think the company unfortunately went out of business possibly. Check Etrailer.com for other options!

[@Z71X4]

damn, tracks arent available anymore!

[@Jarod-Tucker]

Hello, I would like to get this setup for my fiberglass topper. I was just wondering if there was a roof basket that would fit with that brand. I know they look a lot smaller than most I've seen. I was wondering if you would know. Thanks!

[@Adv4x4]

I think just about any roof basket will work the bars are 1”x2”!

[@swot_trooper_714]

So just to be clear...this racks basically replace the Yakima/Thule tracks right? You can basically attach anything on the Proline ones thay you can attach to the yamkima and Thule brand ones?

[@Adv4x4]

Yessir it’s a standard track design that allows you to attach load bars that are designs for tracks like this. Without paying a bunch of money for the. Brand name ones

[@ironnickwhite]

Where did you get those slotted end caps? It looks like you could hook a ratchet strap there to tie stuff down…

[@Adv4x4]

I had my buddy use his plasma table and cut them out of 1/4 aluminum! If you go to the description you can also buy them from the Sherpa racks website that is linked there 👍🏼

[@Jay-fq8uz]

How much weight should this hold? I am planning on doing the same thing but with some Yakima tracks. Can I make the load rating better with stronger bolts and washers?

[@Adv4x4]

These bars will handle anything you throw at them within reason. Your camper shell or whatever they are mounted too will be the factor to consider when it comes to weight it can handle

[@Jay-fq8uz]

@@Adv4x4 okay thanks for the reply!

[@amim4701]

Finally see the rails I want to the link goes to website that isn't user (phone) friendly. Contact us does do anything... Guess I'll keep searching

[@justinbuth8418]

Did you get the flat or contoured load bars?

[@Adv4x4]

The roof tracks are contoured. As well as the feet for the load bars.

[@kiendeshpande251]

Hey! Are those prolines’ curved or straight tracks? Getting the same ones for my topper

[@Adv4x4]

They are the curved ones. My roof has a slight curve to it so that’s why I chose that option. They slightly “too curved” but as you can imagine you just press on the middle and it flattens out as needed to fit perfectly

[@almanzarimprovement]

So of you drilled this to your shell, is it safe to drill my actual car roof?? How much do you usually load?

[@Adv4x4]

There’s a few factors that come into play there. You will need to remove your headliner so you can see what’s on the other side before drilling. You don’t want to hit wiring, curtain airbags, sunroof components etc. Aside from that a lot of vehicle roofs are a very thin metal for the skin. There is rain gutters in each side close to the edge of the roof and that’s the part that’s capable of handling any sort of load, not the center. If it were mine I don’t think I’d be drilling any holes in the metal roof of my vehicle personally. Mainly in fear of leaks and water damage. Some vehicles have rack kits where it’s normal to drill the roof to install a roof rack. If this is the case I’d feel safer about it. But if not I’d personally avoid it or let a professional who is well versed in custom installs like that handle it.

[@theshop5331]

@@Adv4x4 Sorry but that is horrible advice. Could you even imagine removing a headliner in a car? KZbin "rivnut".

[@ryanamey5024]

How is the wind noise?

[@Adv4x4]

No wind noise to my knowledge! None that I can hear over my front rack haha

[@AndrewPardo]

how much weight would you trust to put on those bars

[@Adv4x4]

I had almost 200lbs on the old plastic bars and that weight rode up there during a lot of offroad use and was fine. I’d be even more confident in it now. The next “weak link” would be the camper shell. Mine isn’t re enforced and I can stand on it no issues. I don’t think you have to worry about any sort of rooftop tent damaging this rack or a cap.

[@AndrewPardo]

@@Adv4x4 besides sheer weight, do you think there is any risk to tugging laterally from wind pushing on things mounted up there?

[@Adv4x4]

@@AndrewPardo I can’t imagine there is any danger of that. Unless it’s anything short of a parachute haha. Even something very boxed shape should be absolutely fine

[@NYCSparky717]

Did the foam make a water tight seal?

[@Adv4x4]

I have yet to see any drips inside from the ceiling 👍🏼

[@NYCSparky717]

thanks 😊

[@Xmenfan68]

What company are the load bars

[@Adv4x4]

Check description of video for link!

[@jasoncollins7875]

where did you get the load bars

[@Adv4x4]

From the website linked in description! Also check Tnutz.com

[@jasoncollins7875]

@@Adv4x4 yeah i looked on there but didnt see just the bars that you mounted on the camper.

[@jasoncollins7875]

@@Adv4x4 sorry should have said the rails that you mounted to the shell

[@joshuaseabourn]

Are you using the Proline Racks brand tracks?

[@Adv4x4]

Yessir link to their website in the description!

[@joshuaseabourn]

@@Adv4x4 Did you use the curved version? I've wanted to put a rack on my shell forever, and the Proline stuff is an affordable option compared to the Yakima tracks.

[@Adv4x4]

@@joshuaseabourn sure did I used their curved 50” tracks. Mine is a short bed Tacoma!

[@user-mi8hn5wh9k]

What size are the bars? Looking to do the same thing

[@Adv4x4]

They are the 48” 👌🏼

[@erikroadie1750]

You think it’s safe to install on an aluminum camper shell

[@erikroadie1750]

I got an aluminum old camper shell so I figured I’d drill the holes to hold the rack on the support arches where the aluminum camper shell is being supported. The camper shell roof is pretty fragile that I can easily dent the aluminum roof with my hand

[@Adv4x4]

Hmm it’s hard to say without seeing it in person. If the support arches seem strong it may be fine

[@mikemorgan4670]

Did you find that the canopy needs internal bracing to support the load?

[@Adv4x4]

No sir! Shell has held up very well as is.

[@2012ANONYMOUSA]

YOUR INSTAGRAM LINK IS BROKEN ;(

[@Adv4x4]

Sorry about that I actually just changed the name of the IG today to @adv.4x4 the link is fixed now!

[@2012ANONYMOUSA]

@@Adv4x4 NO BIGGIE- I SAVED THE LINKS SO I CAN MAYBE LATER GET A ROOF RACK SETUP FOR MY CANOPY- THANK YOU FOR SHARING.

[@Adv4x4]

Awesome. Thanks for watching!

[@Adv4x4]

@@2012ANONYMOUSA nice! Thanks for the idea I’m sure that could work real well for a lot of people