Aftermarket roof rack and RTT

[Mr Sophistication]

I want to take advantage of Memorial day sales going on right now. Sale prices expire on the 25th. Looking to purchase a new roof rack system and roof top tent for my 2019 Tahoe LS. The tent I'm considering is the Yakima Skyrise HD (small). It requires a roof/rack with a dynamic weight rating of 165lbs. Looks like the Yakima aftermarket bars can support the 165lbs. What about the roof and stock side rails on the Tahoe?

Any recommendations on an aftermarket roof rack? I'm leaning towards Yakima because the tent is a Yakima. Ideally I want everything to look as low profile as possible.

I'm considering getting the Yakima LockNload tray but not sure I really need it.

Anyone ever mount a RTT on their Tahoe? Any issues? Any tent recommendations? I would love to look at some pics. Post some up if you feel like it.

Thanks for your suggestions.

 

[Cadi_Mike]

@Mr Sophistication did you ever have luck with a roof top tent setup?

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[STORMIN08]

https://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/thr...n-with-new-go-rhino-srm-500-roof-rack.122159/

 

[Short_Haul]

Curious to hear about that too... considering aftermarket rack. Have a RTT that I use on my Tacoma but would be cool to be able to use it on the Denali too.

 

[Short_Haul]

https://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/thr...n-with-new-go-rhino-srm-500-roof-rack.122159/

Do you have this rack? I was looking at their mounting options, not quite sure how it’d work with the factory rails. I guess unless you just mounted it on top of the cross bars.

 

[STORMIN08]

I do not, just saw the post in the vendor section of the forum.

Most do not browse those areas...I saw it right before seeing this post.

 

[mrpeterclark]

baselineoverland.com (that's me) has an aftermarket roof rack that replaces the factory rack and is purpose made for roof top tents and adventure travel.

 

[TomK9er]

baselineoverland.com (that's me) has an aftermarket roof rack that replaces the factory rack and is purpose made for roof top tents and adventure travel. View attachment 387286

I’m interested in the rack but not interested in installing it. Removing the roof liner is not something I’m prepared for, do you do installations?

 

[mrpeterclark]

I’m interested in the rack but not interested in installing it. Removing the roof liner is not something I’m prepared for, do you do installations?

We don't do many installs, but I can recommend some shops around here that do. Where are you located?

 

[TomK9er]

We don't do many installs, but I can recommend some shops around here that do. Where are you located?

I’m in Northern California, near Stockton.

I should add, I don’t mind making a road trip if you’re the guys doing the install.

 

[B-train]

I used a 2005 z-71 tahoe luggage rack on my 2008 Denali. Bolted right up. They are beefier than the stock rack. However, I did end up using 2x4 lumber to span the rails and mount the tent. 2 reasons: first, there is NO room for man hands under the stock rails to tighten the mounts. Second, the cross bars flex and seemed Iike it would rub the roof when people were in the tent. I bought a FREE SPIRT RECREATION tent and have been happy with it. It sticks up higher because of the 2x4s, but a homemade air deflector solved that.

I measured my 2017 Denali and it has a wider roof line, so that rack won't work unfortunately. However, if you the kept stock setup, used spacer boards on top of the bars, and let the load rest on the rails, it would probably work. Just make sure to have the load points near where the rails mount so it's above a structural area-ish

Or, buy the rack mentioned above and be all set. Unfortunately there's not much aftermarket available for these trucks and that type of use.

 

[mrpeterclark]

I’m in Northern California, near Stockton.

I should add, I don’t mind making a road trip if you’re the guys doing the install.

I'm sure there are some shops that can install it. Happy to chat with them if they have any questions. Make the trip, but just have fun and we can hang and not work on the truck!

 

[TomK9er]

I’m in DC for business and saw this out in the wild. I’ve no idea who makes it or if it’s a custom one off

 

[Oh Kee Pah]

I’m in DC for business and saw this out in the wild. I’ve no idea who makes it or if it’s a custom one off

It does look to be somewhat customized; however, similar to the RhinoRack Backbone system (only available on the Burb/XLs)

Looks like some major hardware up on top of that roof setup.
I'm guessing it probably is a modified RhinoRack Backbone and Platform system, or completely custom built to fit with the OE roof rails removed and bolting directly into those corresponding locations.
It looks to be some sort of gov't vehicle, so custom may not be out of the question. I have not really searched PPV/SSV specific roof accommodations before.

GREAT pickup, thanks!