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Dodge Racks

Looking for Rack System for Dodge Sprinter Van

by Rack Magic Woman on July 25, 2011

Q: I’m looking for a rack system for my Dodge Sprinter Van.

A: We had great luck with the Yakima Control Tower System ( you need two boxes of Landing Pad 1 and you’ll have to pick the appropriate bar length to span across the van from track to track), and once this is on you can use the Yakima Megawarrior and for a bit more room add in the Megawarrior Extension .  The picture of the Sprinter Van on our site is a local ski school and they wanted maximum strength and size, so they went with enough Control Towers to give 5 bars, and I believe they used a Megawarrior with 3 or 4 extensions.  If you stick with one CT system, one MW and one MW Ext. you are looking at about $732 (at the time of this posting).

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TracRac TracONE Truck Rack-Ladder Rack System

by rackdawg on July 2, 2011

Image of the all-new Trac Rac TracONE pickup truckbed ladder rack system, a one-size-fits all solution for virtually all truck bed sizes.

Image of the all-new Trac Rac TracONE pickup truckbed ladder rack system, an economical, one-size-fits all solution for virtually all truck bed sizes.

Now available from the TracRac Truck Rack Company is the TracRac TracONE truck rack-ladder rack, a complete system that fits virtually all makes and models of pickup trucks from Chevy, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Nissan, Toyota etc. Essentially it is a more budget priced version of the TracRac T-Rac G2 model, as the TracONE delivers the same materials constuction, design and installation hardware but does not include some of the upgrades available on the T-Rac G2 such as ARC Side Cleat Tie-Downs, tool box mounting kit, overhead HD Load Stops etc. The TracRac TracONE  is a super-duty commercial work rack that can carry up to 800 lbs of cargo, yet the entire system weighs just 50 lbs. Built of premium aluminum with a double-powder coated finish for protection against corrosion as well as marks and scratches. The TracRac TracONE truck rack features superb styling that looks great on any pickup truck. Very easy to install and requires no drilling. Just use the included clamps to secure onto the pickup truckbed rails. Optional accessories also available for use with the system.

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TracRac T-Rac G2 Truck Rack-Ladder Rack System

by rackdawg on June 30, 2011

Image of the second generation (thus the G2 in the name) TracRac T-Rac G2 truck rack complete system, which replaces the original T-Rac model with advancements in strength, design and included accessories.

Image of the second generation (thus the G2 in the name) TracRac T-Rac G2 truck rack complete system, which replaces the original T-Rac model with advancements in strength, design and included accessories.

Now that TracRac is owned by Thule Racks many new advancements in product design are being released rapidly, whether in the form of completely new truck rack-ladder rack products or improvements on existing models. The TracRac T-Rac G2 truck rack is an example of the latter, called the T-Rac G2 because it is the 2nd generation and improves on the original T-Rac truck rack with the ability to now handle up to 800 lbs. of cargo, and doing so at the lightweight of 55 lbs. The 100% rust free all aluminum construction is super strong and rugged. Plus a double powder coat has been added in the finishing process to provide further weatherproof protection and corrosion resistance. Resists scratches and marks too. Very simple installation process of the Trac Rac TRac G2, no drilling required, just install via the included clamping devices to the pickup truck bed rails. Compatible with virtually all pickup truck makes and models from Chevy, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Nissan, Toyota pickup trucks etc. New included accessories for securing loads ( HD Load Stops and ARC Side Cleats) and also mounting tool boxes (universal toolbox mounting kit) from virtually all tool box manufacturers. Many additional accessories are also available for use with the TracRac T-Rac system.

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Picture of the all-new TracRac G2 truck rack system, America's original sliding truck rack system for pickup trucks. Includes new features.

Picture of the all-new TracRac G2 truck rack system, America's original sliding truck rack system for pickup trucks. Includes new features.

Improving on the original TracRac sliding truck rack-ladder rack system, the 2nd generation version called the TracRac G2 sliding truck rack delivers all-new features and even more industrial strength. The TracRac G2 truck rack-ladder rack can now haul up to 1250 lbs on the 100% rust free super-duty aluminum cross bars. The total truck rack system only weighs 80 lbs. Now includes integrated ARC Side Cleats on each of the four upright towers, providing for more versatility with tie-down configurations. The included base rails provide a custom fit on virtually all pickup truck makes and models. Many TracRac truck rack  accessories are also available for use with the  Trac Rac G2 system, including TracRac tonneau cover that integrates with the Trac Rac G2 truck rack system; MDP cantilever extension that adds over 32″ of cab protection when hauling extra long loads; TracBox, a low-profile tool box for the pickup truckbed; cargo divider; tool box mount kit for using tool box brands other than TracRac; heavy-duty ratching tie-downs; kayak rack and more. The TracRac truck racks fit guide is a handy tool to determine Trac Rac G2 ladder-rack-truck rack compatibility and/or the correct model for your specific pickup truck year / make / model. Ideal for virtually all Chevy, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Nissan, Toyota pickup trucks and more. The TracRac truck rack company is owned by Thule Racks, as Thule recently purchased the TracRac company.

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2007 Dodge Caliber Roof Bike Rack

by Rack Princess on December 14, 2010

Image of 2007 Dodge Caliber bike rack for 2 bikes. Includes Inno IN-SU Roof Rack with K555 Fit Hooks, 2 Inno INA382 Upright Lock Bike Racks and Inno Fariing.

Image of 2007 Dodge Caliber bike rack for 2 bikes. Includes Inno IN-SU Roof Rack with K555 Fit Hooks, 2 Inno INA382 Upright Lock Bike Racks and Inno Fairing.

Affordable complete roof rack system for 2007 Dodge Caliber carries 2 bicycles on top of a Dodge Caliber.  Set up includes Inno IN-SU Roof Rack with K555 Fit Hooks which allow the IN-SU to fit the rooftop of the 2007 Dodge Caliber, 2 Inno INA382  Upright lock bike racks and a small Inno INA260 Air Foil Wind Fairing. Both the base rack and and the bike racks include locks!

Complete 2007 Dodge Caliber Bike Rack details

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2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Trailer Hitch Mount Bike Rack

by Rack James on September 15, 2010

Perfectly centered shot of a Dodge Ram 1500 hitch mounted bike rack using the Yakima Double Down 4 hitch bike rack and the Yakima DeadLock hitch bike rack lock system for security.

Perfectly centered shot of a Dodge Ram 1500 hitch mounted bike rack using the Yakima Double Down 4 hitch bike rack and the Yakima DeadLock hitch bike rack lock system for security.

Here is a nice customer install photo of a 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 rear hitch mount bike rack using the tried and true Yakima Double Down 4 hitch mounted bike rack for four bikes.  When not in use the arms that support the bikes can be folded down (shown here).  For security, the Yakima DeadLock hitch bike rack lock system is also included. 

More details and info for 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 hitch mounted bike rack.

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Dodge Dakota Hitch Bike Rack

by Rack James on August 17, 2010

Picture of a Dodge Dakota truck bike rack for a trailer hitch using the Thule 964 Revolver swing-away 4 bike rack installed into the 2" receiver.

Picture of a Dodge Dakota truck bike rack for a trailer hitch using the Thule 964 Revolver swing-away 4 bike rack installed into the 2" receiver.

This Dodge Dakota pickup truck hitch mounted bike rack set up uses the fabulous Thule 964 Revolver swinging bike rack for 4 bikes, which can be swung out of the way of the rear of the vehicle even while the rack is fully loaded with bikes. 

Install page for Dodge Dakota hitch mount bike rack.

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Straight on shot of a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 bike rack for fiberglass topper using the Thule 430 Tracker II base system with TK13 Tracker Kit and the Thule 517 Peloton fork mount bike rack.

Straight on shot of a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 bike rack for fiberglass topper using the Thule 430 Tracker II base system with TK13 Tracker Kit and the Thule 517 Peloton fork mount bike rack.

Here is a great shot of a job well done.  This 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 tonneau cover bike rack system uses the Thule 430 Tracker II base rack with the TK13 Tracker Kit for permanent mounting to fiberglass.  Remember: measure twice, drill once–not the other way around!  The bike rack is a Thule 517 Peloton bike rack

Installation page and lots of great photos for 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 bike rack for tonno cover.

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2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Pickup Truck Kayak Racks

by Rack James on August 9, 2010

Fine photo of a 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 HD Crew Cab kayak rack using the Thule 480 Traverse Half Pack with Thule 1528 Fit Kit and the Yakima Dry Dock T-Bar Hitch Rack which combined provide the two crossbars needed to mount the following kayak carriers: Thule 878 Set-To-Go kayak Saddles, Yakima Mako Kayak Saddles, and two sets of Yakima Hully Roller Kayak Rollers.

Fine photo of a 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 HD Crew Cab kayak rack using the Thule 480 Traverse Half Pack with Thule 1528 Fit Kit and the Yakima Dry Dock T-Bar Hitch Rack which combined provide the two crossbars needed to mount the following kayak carriers: Thule 878 Set-To-Go kayak Saddles, Yakima Mako Kayak Saddles, and two sets of Yakima Hully Roller Kayak Rollers.

If you’re hauling a fifth wheel camper, you’re not able to carry kayaks in the traditional, rear mounted way.  This 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 kayak rack with a fifth wheel camper shows you how you do it.  It is using the Thule 480 Traverse Half Pack system with Fit Kit 1528 on the cab and the Yakima Dry Dock T-Bar Hitch Rack out front.  In this case, it’s totally fine to mix and match different brands, as the Yakima round bar and the Thule square bar both accept the kayak carriers that we are seeing, which are the Thule 878 Set-To-Go- kayak saddles, the Yakima Mako kayak saddles, and two sets of Yakima Hully Roller kayak rollers

Complete details on 2008 Dodge Ram Truck Kayak Rack install page.

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Dodge Durango Luggage Cargo Box

by Rack Princess on July 7, 2010

Photo of cargo box for Dodge Durango - includes Yakima RailGrab roof rack & Yakima SkyBox Pro 16 cargo-luggage carrier box

Photo of cargo box for Dodge Durango - includes Yakima RailGrab roof rack & Yakima SkyBox Pro 16 cargo-luggage carrier box

This Dodge Durango roof top luggage carrier set up includes the Yakima RailGrab roof rack kit which mounts directly to the Dodge Durango roof top factory side rails.  The Yakima RailGrab roof rack kit comes with  a set of 4 Yakima RailGrab towers and a pair of Yakima 58 inch crossbars which are the correct crossbar length for a Dodge Durango roof top.  In this case, the 8007179 Yakima SkyBox Pro 16 Cargo Gear Box is a perfect cargo box for a Dodge Durango roof top as it fits the vehicle nicely and stores a ton of gear.

Read more about the perfect  roof top Cargo Carrier for Dodge Durango

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Sun soaked photo of a 2006 Dodge Caravan with Thule 554 Hang-Two Surfboard Rack attached directly to factory crossbars.

Sun soaked photo of a 2006 Dodge Caravan with Thule 554 Hang-Two Surfboard Rack attached directly to factory crossbars.

Here’s a great shot of a 2006 Dodge Caravan surboard rack on its way to the breakers.  Mounted directly to the ’06 Caravan’s factory racks is the Thule 554XT Hang Two Surfboard Rack carrying two surfboards. 

Install page for 2006 Dodge Caravan Thule Surfboard Rack

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2004 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab Truck Rack for Canoes

by Rack James on June 8, 2010

I spy a Dodge Dakota Quad Cab roof mount rack with bed mount rack using Yakima's Q-Tower Half Pack base system (Yakima Q-Tower Half Pack, one pair of Yakima Q62 Q Clips, and single Yakima 48" crossbar) and Yakima's Outdoorsman 300 Compact truck rack.

I spy a Dodge Dakota Quad Cab roof mount rack with bed mount rack using Yakima's Q-Tower Half Pack base system (Yakima Q-Tower Half Pack, one pair of Yakima Q62 Q Clips, and single Yakima 48" crossbar) and Yakima's Outdoorsman 300 Compact truck rack.

Great shot of a 2004 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab using the Yakima Q-Tower Half Pack Base Rack System paired up with the Yakima Outdoorsman 300 Compact Truck Bed Rack using a single Yakima 58″ crossbar.  This combo is ideal for truck drivin’ folks who need adequate bar spread to carry canoes, lumber, ladders and other similar longer loads.  The Yakima Q-Tower single bar system uses the rear mounted crossbar position and is held on with a pair of Yakima Q62 Q-Clips and supports a single Yakima 48″ roundbar.

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2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Truck Kayak Rack System

by Rack James on May 25, 2010

Terrific shot of a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck with Yakima Q-Tower Half Pack System (Yakima Q-Tower Half Pack, Yakima Q118 Q-Clips, Yakima 66" crossbar) and Yakima DryDock hitch mounted rack with Yakima 66" bar and Yakima HullyRollers kayak rollers and Yakima Mako Saddles combo.

Terrific shot of a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck kayak rack system with Yakima Q-Tower Half Pack System (Yakima Q-Tower Half Pack, Yakima Q118 Q-Clips, Yakima 66" crossbar) and Yakima DryDock hitch mounted rack with Yakima 66" bar and Yakima HullyRollers kayak rollers and Yakima Mako Saddles combo.

This customer needed to carry his kayak on his 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 and he has suceeded with flying colors.  For longer loads such as kayaks, canoes, and lumber, it’s best to achieve maximum crossbar spread between the front and rear crossbars, and this system allows that.  For the front crossbar on the truck cab, he has installed the Yakima Q-Tower Half pack system which is made up of a Yakima Q-Tower Half pack, one set of Yakima Q 118 Q clips, and a single Yakima 66″ roundbar.  For the rear crossbar, he is utilizing his receiver hitch and has installed a Yakima DryDock rack matched up with another single Yakima 66″ crossbar.  For supporting the kayak, he has a pair of Yakima HullyRollers on the rear crossbar for easy loading and unloading, and on the front crossbar he has a set of Yakima Mako saddles.  The truck bed remains empty for loading up all his gear.  Great job!

Complete 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 kayak truck rack customer install details.

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Photo of a 2008 Dodge Charger STX trunk bike rack mounted over rear car spolier using the 805 Saris Bones 2 bike trunk rack.

Photo of a 2008 Dodge Charger STX trunk bike rack mounted over rear car spolier using the 805 Saris Bones 2 bike trunk rack.

No problem mounting a trunk bike rack to a car with a rear spoiler when you use the Saris Bones 2 bike trunk rack (also available is the Saris Bones 3 bike trunk rack). The picture above shows a 2008 Dodge Charger STX trunk bike rack using the Saris 805 Bones 2. Not only does the Saris Bones win in overall design styling, the bike rack also includes many premium features such as a super easy install and setup, full car spoiler compatibility, fully padded cradles to work with virtually any size or style of bicycle and anti-sway cages so the bikes won’t swing into the back of the car or into each other.

2008 Dodge Charger STX trunk bike rack install details

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Dodge Stratus Roof Kayak Rack

by Rack James on November 15, 2009

Dodge Stratus roo rack system using Thule 400XT base system and Thule 883 Glide and Set kayak carrier.

Dodge Stratus roof rack system using Thule 400XT base system and Thule 883 Glide and Set kayak carrier.

 If you drive a Dodge Stratus, it doesn’t mean you can’t carry your toys.  All you need is the right rack set up and you’re good to go.  This Dodge Stratus rack system is using the Thule 400XT base rack, and to carry a kayak, we see the Thule 883 Glide and Set kayak saddles.

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Dodge Ram roof rack system with cap rack system using Thule 400xt base rack for the cab and Thule 300 Raingutter system for the cap.

Dodge Ram roof rack system with cap rack system using Thule 400xt base rack for the cab and Thule 300 Raingutter system for the cap.

Here’s a set up demonstrating the use of two different rack systems working in harmony to deliver some serious cargo carrying capacity.  On the cab of this Dodge Ram is the Thule 400xt base rack system for naked roofs.  On the cap is the Thule 300 Raingutter system for use with raingutters.  Add ’em up and you get a total of 8 feet, four loadbars, and one heck of a rack system.

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The Inno IN-SU car rack system used as a 2008 Dodge Caliber roof rack system. A RockyMounts bike rack is attached to the cross bars.

The Inno IN-SU car rack system used as a 2008 Dodge Caliber roof rack system. A RockyMounts bike rack is attached to the cross bars.

Another very nice Inno INSU car rack system customer installation used as a 2008 Dodge Caliber roof rack. The Inno IN-SU Stays are attached to the Dodge Caliber roof top using a set of the Inno K555 Fit hooks. An older model Rocky Mounts bike rack is mounted to the Inno IN-SU roofrack cross bars.

2008 Dodge Caliber roof rack installation details

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