We installed crossbars and a backbone platform onto a 2018 Chevrolet Colorado. All products involved are manufactured by Rhino Rack. The crossbars were installed over the cab of the vehicle using Quick Mount Ditch Bracket part #QMFK08, Quick Mount Leg part #RLT600, and Vortex Bars part #VA126B. Attached to the crossbars is the XTray Large basket that has a load capacity rating of 165lbs. Installation of the Backbone Pioneer Platform system was made up of two parts; the Backbone Rails #RUMB1, and the Pioneer Platform part #52102F. Both of these installations required us to drill into either into the vehicle or the canopy and should be done by trained specialists.
We installed a ladder and basket onto a 1998 Chevrolet Express 3500. The ladder was manufactured by Aluminess, and was mounted on the driver side of the vehicle by drilling into the underside frame and under the roof gutters to attach brackets for the ladder to attach to. The MegaWarrior roof basket was manufactured by Yakima, dimensions: L 52.00 in x W 48.00 in x H 6.50 in. Attached to the sides of the basket are the Yakima Axe-Shovel bracket, as well as the Yakima High-Lift Jack bracket. The basket attached the customers pre-installed Thule Gutter mount crossbars.
Today we installed a platform onto an RSI Smartcap on a 2019 Chevrolet Colorado. The Pioneer Platform was attached onto a RSI SmartCap Canopy using Rhino Racks Universal Modular Backbone rails that attached to the canopy's roof tracks. Some other accessories that were mounted on the platform include an eyebolt kit, Rotopax and a 7 gallon RoadShower from Yakima.
>We installed a platform rack onto a 2021 Chevrolet Colorado. This is a Pioneer Platform made by Rhino Rack and is attached to the vehicle with what is known as a Backbone. To attach the Backbone to the vehicle we secured it to the existing fixed points and weather stripping. The Pioneer Platform has planks with track mount channels accessories pictured such as Maxtrax Recovery Boards, Rhino Racks Spare Tire Holder Straps, and Rhino Racks Stow-it made to hold a shovel or axe.
We installed an RSI SmartCap and Yakima Crossbars onto a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD. The RSI SmartCap is one of the strongest canopies in the industry constructed from steel it can support up to 330lbs of payload when moving, 770lbs when parked. The rooftop tent on top of the canopy is supported by the Yakima Skyline system that is held into place by the mounting channels built into the SmartCap.
We installed a track style canopy rack with water sport accessories onto a 2020 Chevrolet Colorado. The roof rack system we found that works best for fiberglass canopies is made by Rhino Rack. This installation required us drill through the canopy and install the track using bolts, nuts and silicone sealant. Once attached, the feet that we used are Rhino Racks RLT 600's paired with VA 165B crossbars which have channel mount capability. The water sport accessories include a Thule's Hull-a-port XT kayak carries (channel mounted) and the SupTaxi. The weight capacity for this setup is rated for 165lbs.
Yesterday we installed crossbars with ski and bikes racks onto a bed cover for a 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 Trail Boss. The bed cover we used for this vehicle is the Retrax XR. This bed cover has channels that run along side the rail system that aloud the feet and crossbars to be attached. The bed covers weight capacity is rated for 500lbs and retracts into a cylinder that is closest to the cab. The crossbar setup we used is from Yakima using their Skyline feet and Jetstream crossbars that have channel mount capability. Attached to the crossbars is a Yakima FatCat 6 ski rack, this rack is made to carry up to 6 pairs of skis or 4 snowboards. Also attached to the crossbars is a Yakima HighRoad bike rack, this rack is made to carry one bike secured using a tire clamp platform.