Installing a rack on my new TV cab roof

Question

I just bought a new Dodge Ram 1500 pick up and would like to put a single roof rack on the roof.
On my last one which was a Ford F-150, I was able to use a system from Yakama called "Landing pad 7" where you drill through the roof but not through the head liner and use what is similar to a large strong toggle bolt.
I would like to use the exact same system, but am not sure where on the roof would give me the necessary clearance of 2 cm that is required.
I contacted Yakama and they said it would be best to check with Dodge.
The dealer where I bought it couldn't help so now I have a call into
the main Dodge people am awaiting a reply

I was wondering if any one here has installed a rack system on the same vehicle and could tell me where it is clear, or even can be done without coming through the head liner?

Jack L

1995brave · Answer

I do not have one, but if i was to install one, i would remove the headliner to ensure i don't drill into any wires that may be going across the roof.  I would also use regular bolts and washers with lots of sealant and some Loc-tite on the bolts.

nancil · Answer

1995brave wrote:I do not have one, but if i was to install one, i would remove the headliner to ensure i don't drill into any wires that may be going across the roof.  I would also use regular bolts and washers with lots of sealant and some Loc-tite on the bolts.With the Yakama system, there is no need to remove the headliner, (which I would never do on a new truck) And I would never substitute their mounting hardware with regular nuts and bolts - that would be a bad mistake. My last truck had 119,000 miles on it with the Yakama system carrying loads of two kayaks and one canoe almost on a daily basis. I am hoping that Dodge will come up with the info I needJack L

peg_leg · Answer

Don't know what you have or want to haul so just throwing out an idea. I have a air deflector that mounts to the bed right behind the cab. With out the deflector the mounting rail makes a heck of a rack.

I'm thinking of adding a rail to the front using the tow hook mounts. I'll tie it into to the air deflector rack and top a 180 lb boat when towing my 5er.

nancil · Answer

Peg Leg wrote:Don't know what you have or want to haul so just throwing out an idea. I have a air deflector that mounts to the bed right behind the cab. With out the deflector the mounting rail makes a heck of a rack. I'm thinking of adding a rail to the front using the tow hook mounts. I'll tie it into to the air deflector rack and top a 180 lb boat when towing my 5er.Thanks, but no thasnks. I want it just like the rig that I have had for the past ten years, (if I can get it) I have, (am putting) a cap on the truck bed which will have two Yakama bars across it, and this will make a third one for the roof. I carry two long sea kayaks, and a 17 foot canoe all at the same time I can't have an overhang since I tow a travel trailer, and I would wipe the boats stearns out on turns  With the three sets of bars, I can load either from the back or the front, but then for carrying them, I can slide them to the front two bars where they won't have an overhang.Clear as mud - right !Jack L

emonkemeier · Answer

I have the Thule traverse footpack 480 and footpack kit 1520.  They will fit the 1500 reg and crew cab also.  They just clamp on, no drilling. Have had 5 bikes up there or kayaks.Ed

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