Leer 100 XR camper shell Thule roof rack system

Howdy all. Just a quick video showing the cargo rack system on my Leer 100XR camper shell. This was factory installed by Leer when I purchased the shell. Uses the Thule cargo bars as shown. Feel free to ask any questions or comments.
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[@DaydreamAboutNiceThings]

Love the rack and like your setup inside. I have a similar rack on our Jeep and use it all the time. Thanks for sharing.

[@HillbillyMusings]

Nice!! I used to drive a JK, miss it sometimes but the Tundra has so much more room.

[@imxploring]

Nice set up! Looking to do the same.... your video just iced the deal! Thanks for posting!

[@HillbillyMusings]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@thecount1001]

cargo net mounts, brilliant. i thought i was the only guy who carries a grabber in my truck bed...

[@HillbillyMusings]

LOL, that grabber comes in very handy ! Thanks for watching!

[@Zoet50]

Thanks for video. I just ordered a leer with the tracks. Wish I had known about the interior cleat option

[@HillbillyMusings]

enjoy it !!

[@stevebailey7633]

The major roof rack manufacturers such as Thule, Yakima and Rocky Mounts have their cross bar accessories, such as baskets, ski holders, boat holders, bike racks, all designed to be cross bar agnostic, in that the accessory carrier will pretty much work with anybody's cross bar. Thus you can get an accessory carrier to work with Brand A automobile rack, Thule cross bar with a Yakima accessory, etc.... I have both Thule square bars as well as Yakima Core Bars and can use my Thule Circuit bike tray on either cross bar, ditto my Yakima Front Loader bike holder as well as my Thule Ascent box. This stuff now-a-days will work with anything.

[@HillbillyMusings]

Much appreciate the information sir! Thanks for watching!

[@08Street14]

I ordered my leer 100xr without tracks new, and now I’m getting the tracks next week. I’m not ordered cross bars from the dealer, will be getting those from marketplace to save money

[@HillbillyMusings]

Nice! hope it works out ok. Thanks for watching!!

[@dougsmith6889]

Good video sir....was looking for a close up of how those worked.

[@HillbillyMusings]

Glad I could help

[@davidmurray9844]

Good job thank you for sharing

[@HillbillyMusings]

Thanks for watching!

[@CakewalkHootenanny]

I like the cargo net idea to utilize the space and organize and be able to access quickly. Do you ever have a problem whacking your head on one of those cleats? Thanks for posting, I am going to borrow some ideas.

[@HillbillyMusings]

Thanks for watching! Have never hit my noggin on a cleat. 🙂

[@BarefootMonkey23]

I just ordered mine this week for my 2019 Tundra. Wish I had known about the cargo clips. This is my second Leer topper for my second Tundra. Just traded in my 2005 for the 2019. I had the same set up, except it had Yakima Bars. I save those as well as the attachments to mount onto the tracks of the new topper. Thanks for sharing! :-)

[@HillbillyMusings]

Sounds awesome! I'm loving mine, hated to spend the money for it but oh well :)

[@jesusojeda8679]

How much was this for the tundra ?

[@cooperrivas9044]

How long was the installation process for the racks? Also really like the net idea on the top of the inside, how and what did you need to install that?

[@HillbillyMusings]

The shell came from Leer with the racks already installed, so not sure on that. The cargo net on the inside was super easy, IF you have the tie down hooks installed from Leer. I paid a little extra to have them add the interior hooks, a total of 8 hooks I think was $80 add on? The cargo net is one of those ones made from bungee strap material and I just basically stretched it over the hooks. Thanks for watching!

[@andrewseybold5024]

Do any of you know if there are any universal cross bars for this Thule track system. I had the track system put on my leer camper, but unsure what crossbars to get for it

[@HillbillyMusings]

I would call the guys at etrailer.com and ask them. They have seemed to be the most knowledgeable from what I've experience on the Thule systems.

[@JT-Mideo]

Where do i purchase cargo clips and what footing number

[@anewguy08]

hi, I am looking at getting similar cap and the Thule rail system just like your... and how much did you get it installed? thanks

[@HillbillyMusings]

Good morning WestCoast. As I recall, I think the total cost on the cap installed and out the door was right around $2900.00 or so, including the rails and crossbars. The Thule rails and bars were about $450 or $500 of that total price, so if I didn't get the roof rack system it would have ran around $2400 or $2500 total for just the cap.

[@rainohhell7365]

How does the podium base go into the actual track itself ? Do you remove the ends of the tracks , and slide the base all the way along the track ? or does it just drop in the Chanel ? Great video 👍🏻

[@HillbillyMusings]

I've since traded this truck on, but as I recall the podium had some sort of quick attachment to mounts that stayed in the slots. The mounts in the slots could be loosened and slid back and forth. However, it was installed at the dealer and honestly I never had any reason to take out the mounts. I would often remove the crossbars on a long trip for noise and mileage, but would leave the mounts in as they were very low profile. Thanks for watching!!

[@michaelantonetz5694]

I just had these racks installed a few days ago. I noticed that there is a little play in where the cross bars mount to the track. Is there a way to tighten them down? Or is this normal? I'm about to put a 50 pound awning up there. Just wanted to make sure it was safe to do so

[@HillbillyMusings]

I've since traded off the Tundra that had these, but as I recall they were rock solid. No wiggle or play at all between the bars and the tracks. Thanks for watching!!

[@gomezx6056]

Hey brotha, good looking set up. I’m looking to do the same to mine. I’ve got the same shell 100xr but no roof rails/tracks. Can you measure how long your rails are if you get the chance please. My shell is on a short bed Tacoma. I’m not sure if yours is as well. Thanks for any help in advance.

[@HillbillyMusings]

Hi Gomez! I'd been happy to measure but sadly I traded the Tundra away last year and the shell went with it :( Sorry I can't help, but Thanks for watching!!

[@bofire20]

Awesome setup. I have something similar. Same color and everything. Only big difference is I have a decked drawer system in mine. Where are you located?

[@HillbillyMusings]

Jason Boggs Howdy Jason, I’m just outside of Houston. How do you like the deck system?

[@bofire20]

I love it. It’s composite so it’s fairly light compared to the other systems out there. I can store most of my gear in the drawers and have the top to sleep on. I have a 4” foam mattress cut to fit. I also have a hard shell rooftop tent on the top rack. Good option for when the wife and kids wanna go for a short weekend trip.

[@johnpocock3861]

I love my decked system im in Washington state and people ask me all the time where I got it wish they made a better handle on the back window

[@jhlonhung202]

Have you hauled a 12-foot aluminum car topper boat, and if you did, how did it handle the weight?

[@HillbillyMusings]

Sorry have not, but Thanks for watching!!

[@kevinbrown2498]

Where did you find or get the cargo clips and bungie storage thingy?

[@HillbillyMusings]

Hi Kevin, the cargo clips were attached by Leer from the factory, it's an option you can select when ordering. The cargo net made of bungie cords I got years ago at ....I think maybe Harbor Freight? but Amazon has a good selection of them. Thanks for watching!

[@km4fsi827]

do you have the part number for this rack that fits the tacoma? i want to get this same one as you have.

[@HillbillyMusings]

Unfortunately I don't, you may try calling a Leer dealer maybe? Thanks for watching!

[@hatethetube46]

Would you trust a rooftop tent on this rack?

[@HillbillyMusings]

I’d call Leer to confirm, but I believe they put a max weight rating of 200 lbs on the rack. However, in some forums I’m in, others have mounted tents it claiming the static weight rating (when vehicle isn’t moving) is much higher. I’m not sure if Leer officially backs this up though or not.

[@imyourhuckleberry5350]

I bought a leer top from a private seller and he didn't have the crossbars all I have is those feet left when you take off the bars. What do I need to buy because I can't find any information. Thanks

[@HillbillyMusings]

Howdy, I would go to Etrailer website and see what you can find. They seem to have the best selection with pictures of the Thule components that I can find. I "think" the slotted tracks on the camper shells use the Thule 'Tracker' System as I recall. If you can't make any progress with the Etrailer site, I would call the closest Leer shell dealer and explain what you're looking for. Even better would be to just drive to a dealer and I'm sure they can hook you up.

[@HillbillyMusings]

David: FYI, I also just went out and checked on mine, and nowhere on the towers does it have an actual Thule part number that I can find. I did see some numbers on the inside: 853-5115, PA+35 on the plastic casing and then: 8535122, PP+30 on the metal spring tab on the inside. But a quick Google didn't find anything on those numbers in reference to Thule, so they may just be mold cavity numbers or something similar.

[@imyourhuckleberry5350]

@@HillbillyMusings awesome I appreciate the help, I'll go to etrailer and see what I can find out. Thanks for looking into the part numbers for me

[@loumillie3087]

Any info on the cargo clips on the inside?

[@HillbillyMusings]

Howdy. Those were ordered from Leer with the shell and factory installed. I added the bungee cargo net. Lemme know if more questions, thanks !

[@kenjia.busybee8192]

Hi What is the distance between the two rails? What model are you using? I am looking for the rails for my camper Thx

[@HillbillyMusings]

Not sure on the distance, traded this one in a while back. But I do know the rails that mounted into the tracks were adjustable for width so the spacing wouldn’t be critical as long as it was in the range. Thanks for watching!!

[@ripyungdub2628]

What are the Thule towers that go on the tracks called?

[@HillbillyMusings]

I believe they are called Thule Podiums? They are designed to work in their slotted track system.

[@ericluna5136]

Where can I buy that whole set up roof rack cross bars ? And how much ?

[@HillbillyMusings]

Mine came preinstalled from Leer. However you can buy all the parts and put them on yourself I believe. The podiums that hold the bars are Thule 430 Tracker II podiums, they sit on the Thule TK1 kit that mounts into the slotted tracks. I'm not sure of the slotted track part numbers, but they are just surface mounted on the shell then of course you have the standard square bars. eTrailer is the best place I've found for them. Thanks for watching!

[@ericluna5136]

Thanks man that defiantly helped a lot.. if you don’t mind what’s the price range you spent on the head rack alone

[@woodyw9470]

What length rails?

[@HillbillyMusings]

I'll have to measure them when the rain stops and let you know! These are the ones that are as wide as the truck though, they aren't the ones that hang out over the edge. They have several lengths available in the classic square bars from 108 CM to 150 CM.

[@diesel_daddy4406]

Do you have part number for Thule?

[@HillbillyMusings]

The podiums that hold the bars are Thule 430 Tracker II podiums, they sit on the Thule TK1 kit that mounts into the slotted tracks. eTrailer is the best resource I've found for the parts and other details. Thanks for watching!

[@WhoamI20233]

So the rails are plastic?

[@hoganfan2006]

Aluminum

[@BrickcoProductions]

Im trying really hard to find a part no for the podium/feet whatever they're called. just need to replace the hardware inside, or worst case the whole foot. do you happen to know that product name?

[@HillbillyMusings]

They call those the podiums or pillars. I’d reach out to eTrailer, they carry a good line and can help. Call them if you can, they are very knowledgeable.

[@masworksdesignbuild]

I believe what is shown in the video are the discontinued "tracker ii" feet; you'll need to know which tk# is appropriate for your setup. "Podium" is the new system. The tracker ii system can be quickly and easily removed by simple unlocking and lifting while the podium system required a few allen bolts to be removed.

[@suardyjoffry49]

What model is the thule rack?

[@HillbillyMusings]

Mine came preinstalled from Leer. However you can buy all the parts and put them on yourself I believe. The podiums that hold the bars are Thule 430 Tracker II podiums, they sit on the Thule TK1 kit that mounts into the slotted tracks. I'm not sure of the slotted track part numbers, but they are just surface mounted on the shell then of course you have the standard square bars. eTrailer is the best place I've found for them. Thanks for watching!

[@user-ot9xv9ih2r]

What is the max weight limit?

[@HillbillyMusings]

If memory serves it was right at 175 lbs I believe, best to call Leer to find out for sure though. Thanks for watching!!

[@thecount1001]

TOO lee. the H is silent!

[@braccobaby]

Ruff 😂

[@HillbillyMusings]

Thanks for watching!!