I'm interested in getting some opinions here. I'm in the early stages of finding a bed rack and I find myself gravitating to a couple of options.
Anyone have any experience with the Yakima Overhaul HD Rack? I'm contemplating over getting a Overhaul HD (Yes I understand it's not really even a rack since you have to buy the HD Bar too) or getting rack from a Fab shop of some sort... Maybe full bed racks like RCI or Voodoo rack etc. What is odd is the Overhaul HD says it can hold up to 500lbs static but if you have even a 100lb tent, there is likely no way you can hold 3 people. My local rack store in Portland says, it can hold probably double that but 500lbs is what is's certified for. They claim tents should not be an issue.
Any Advice? I have a Pro double cab and a short bed. My order of priorities are:
1. Can hold a 3-4 person RTT tent (depending on tent size, the tent may have to hang a bit over the cab). I don't plan on doing anything too crazy with off-roading. This will predominately used for ease and to get off the main beaten path so no major off-roading but maybe a bit. I don't plan on climbing boulders or modding the truck too much from stock.
2. Ease of mounting/removal. I still use the bed for some home projects and hauling everyday stuff. I may take it on/off a few times a year. This can be done with a full bed rack too but it is certainly easier to do it with one that comes off in pieces but not a ton of pieces.
3. Much lower on the priority list is. I like not having items in my bed exposed. It would be great to have a cover of some sort. I'm not too worried about the security side of it so even a soft bed cover is fine. I just don't want my strollers, cheapo tools or cables visibly and easily accessible for anyone to help themselves.
Anyone have any experience with the Yakima Overhaul HD Rack? I'm contemplating over getting a Overhaul HD (Yes I understand it's not really even a rack since you have to buy the HD Bar too) or getting rack from a Fab shop of some sort... Maybe full bed racks like RCI or Voodoo rack etc. What is odd is the Overhaul HD says it can hold up to 500lbs static but if you have even a 100lb tent, there is likely no way you can hold 3 people. My local rack store in Portland says, it can hold probably double that but 500lbs is what is's certified for. They claim tents should not be an issue.
Any Advice? I have a Pro double cab and a short bed. My order of priorities are:
1. Can hold a 3-4 person RTT tent (depending on tent size, the tent may have to hang a bit over the cab). I don't plan on doing anything too crazy with off-roading. This will predominately used for ease and to get off the main beaten path so no major off-roading but maybe a bit. I don't plan on climbing boulders or modding the truck too much from stock.
2. Ease of mounting/removal. I still use the bed for some home projects and hauling everyday stuff. I may take it on/off a few times a year. This can be done with a full bed rack too but it is certainly easier to do it with one that comes off in pieces but not a ton of pieces.
3. Much lower on the priority list is. I like not having items in my bed exposed. It would be great to have a cover of some sort. I'm not too worried about the security side of it so even a soft bed cover is fine. I just don't want my strollers, cheapo tools or cables visibly and easily accessible for anyone to help themselves.
