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Friday i may pick up a camper top for my dodge. I'm wanna paint it white to match. Is there light mounts for these things to do 5 kc lights? I'd like to do a rack on top and my spare 35" but I'd like opinions first. Here's a pic of the camperuploadfromtaptalk1395196370423.jpg

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The idea of a roof rack with KCs is neat.
To hell with hoisting a 35" spare onto the roof.
Not to mention how hard the sun is on rubber.
 
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The idea of a roof rack with KCs is neat.
To hell with hoisting a 35" spare onto the roof.
Not to mention how hard the sun is on rubber.

True. It is hard on it. I was thinking about tinting the windows in it 2% or 5% lol

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I'm probably trading my bed rail caps and 75$ to it

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Anymore ideas? I know whiteexpress isn't the only brain on here :D

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I like the idea of the roof rack and offroad lights. Tint would look good too. Maybe some holders for stuff on the inside? Tool racks maybe? A light on the inside of the bed for sure. Maybe a 3rd brake light to if it doesnt have one?Not sure how you would mount though, 2 sided tape would prob work. Good deal on the cap, thats a steal IMO. Id love to get one, in that color in your picture, for mine :p
 
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Is there light bars to hold the KCs for toppers?

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Hi jbmobbs,

Don't know about light bars but there are roof mounting systems that Thule makes that can be used to put stuff on top of shells. It wouldn't be to hard to come up with something I'm sure. Just be careful that you don;t compromise the water proofing of the top. You don't want leaks.
Is that an ARE top? I have a Jeraco Hi Rise on my 13.

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The important thing to remember if you're mounting anything through fiberglass is to spread the load on both sides. Otherwise you'll start cracking it up.

I would NOT directly mount the lights to the shell. Mount a piece of C channel or similar to the truck. I would start with a piece of 3M tape to hold it to the shell, and then run 6 or 8 mounting bolts (quantity over size) through. with the largest fender washers (or 1 piece of flat steel) on the inside. Something to take the twisting motion and spread it out.
 
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Yea I was going to run some 5" washers or put a real light bar up top

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Looks awesome man! Truck looks even bigger now!
 
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Sad to say. I'm selling my cap. I found a chrome triple tube roll bar for s long bed for 200$
So I'm selling my cap for 250$ obo

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I'd buy it but I need a short bed
Full carpet , 2 strings across the inside top for a rod n reel storage (no broken rods), twin air mattress for over night hunting or fishing trips, tons of dry storage for all your gear
 
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