Best Toyota Tundra Roof Racks

Why Install a Roof Rack?

So, why install a roof rack in the first place, especially with other options available, like truck bed racks and bed extenders? While bed racks and extenders are useful additions to any pickup, both limit cargo to your Tundra’s bed. Though each bolsters existing cargo capacity, neither makes as significant an improvement as adding an entirely new cargo area, as with a roof rack! 

Whereas pickups once emphasized cargo capacity over interior comfort (think single cab, 8-foot bed-sporting pickups of past decades), most modern trucks have transitioned from utilitarian/work rigs to do-it-all family haulers. Along with this shift comes a trend of shrinking beds and growing cabs; take the Tundra CrewMax, for example, sporting a massive passenger cabin but a measly 5.5-foot bed! 

So, why not utilize the sizable space above your Tundra’s cab? Roof racks do just that, providing room to mount luggage, skis, snowboards, bikes, and other oversized items. Several roof racks also feature integrated accessory mounting provisions, accepting auxiliary lights, recovery equipment, and more.

Ultimately, the question isn’t why you should install a roof rack on your Tundra, but why wouldn’t you?

Top Roof Rack Systems: Expert’s Picks

With a thorough understanding of roof rack benefits, let’s turn to our expert’s top picks! We offer a wide selection of roof rack systems on RealTruck, ranging from conventional crossbar systems to bolt-on baskets. Which is right for you? Read on for our expert’s top-five roof rack recommendations, offering exceptional quality, capacity, and aesthetics.

Go Rhino SRM500 Roof Rack

For off-road enthusiasts, it’s tough to beat the functionality and low-profile aesthetics of the Go Rhino SRM500: a premium, flat-deck roof rack system. This roof rack features lightweight aluminum construction and injection-molded caps and joints, offering superior strength and durability. The rack features a textured black powder coat finish, bolstering corrosion resistance and aesthetics. 

The SRM500 utilizes Go Rhino’s 4-CORE crossbars, accepting T-slot accessories from Go Rhino and most major manufacturers. This includes gear mounts, recovery mounts, and more! The rack also includes pre-drilled lighting locations, enabling the quick and sturdy mounting of auxiliary lighting. 

Installing the Go Rhino SRM500 is simple and intuitive using Go Rhino’s Rhino Clamp system. All hardware and mounting accessories are included, ensuring an easy, at-home installation. 

Go Rhino is a RealTruck brand. When you order the SRM500 Roof Rack or any other Go Rhino product from us, you’re dealing directly with the manufacturer. We back each Go Rhino SRM500 with a limited lifetime structural and 5-year finish warranty. 

Features: 

• Available in 4 convenient sizes

• Robust yet lightweight 2" aluminum frame

• Finished with a durable textured black powder coat

• Utilizes Go Rhino's 4-CORE crossbars

• Mounts to OE or aftermarket roof rack crossbar systems

• Pre-drilled lighting locations (lights not included)

• Easy to install with Rhino clamps (included)

• Limited lifetime structural | 5-year finish warranty

 Fab Fours Overland Rack

Bolster cargo capacity with a Fab Fours Overland Rack: a modular bed/roof rack system from the off-road experts at Fab Fours! This durable, 11-gauge steel rack system offers maximum strength, withstanding up to 700 pounds stationary and 300 pounds while driving. Fab Fours finishes each Overland Rack in a durable textured black powder coating, resisting rust and corrosion for years of reliable service. 

The Fab Fours Overland Rack includes several features and amenities, including integrated tie-down points and auxiliary light mounts! Whether you’re off-roading through dimly lit trails or loading cargo after dark, the Fab Fours Overland Rack has you covered! 

Fab Fours proudly manufactures the Overland Rack in the USA and backs each product with a limited 2-year warranty. 

Features: 

• Durable 11-gauge steel construction

• Textured-black powder coat finish

• Modular design

• Stainless steel hardware

• Simple, bolt-on installation

• Integrated tie-down anchors

• Pre-drilled auxiliary light mounting tabs

• USA-made

• Limited 2-year warranty

Go Rhino SRM400 Roof Rack

Go Rhino makes the list again with the SRM400 Roof Rack: A durable, alloy roof rack system featuring steel side walls and an aluminum frame composed of Go Rhino’s 4-CORE crossbars! Like the SRM500, the SRM400 features a corrosion-resistant textured black powder coat finish, guarding against rust and scaling. 

The Go Rhino SRM400 is ideal for loading loose cargo and supplies with its integrated sidewalls, preventing excessive movement. The rack system also features multiple tie-down points, ensuring the secure transportation of your valuables. For added visibility, Go Rhino provides provisions for four 3-inch by 3-inch LED cubes (sold separately). 

The Go Rhino SRM400 comes in three lengths, 48”, 58”, and 68”, to ensure a proper fitment with any cab configuration. Go Rhino backs the SRM400 Roof Rack with a limited lifetime structural and 5-year finish warranty.

Features: 

• Constructed with steel side walls and fairings with extruded aluminum cross bars

• Textured black powder coat finish

• Utilizes Go Rhino's 4-CORE crossbars

• Universal U-Bolt clamps included

• Available in 3 lengths: 48", 58", and 68" 

• 50" inside width

• Weight capacity: Determined by the vehicle manufacturer

• Provisions for 3” x 3” LED cubes

• Limited lifetime structural | 5-year finish warranty

Thule WingBar Evo Complete Roof Rack Kit

Nothing beats a clamp-on crossbar system for utility and streamlined installs, like the Thule WingBar Evo! This roof rack system includes everything necessary to install a set of high-quality, all-aluminum crossbars on your Tundra’s roof, including T-slot-compatible crossbars, mounts, and all necessary hardware. 

The Thule WingBar Evo offers exceptional aerodynamics with its teardrop crossbar shape, reducing wind noise and drag. Crossbars come in silver and black finishes and various lengths (108, 118, 127, 135, and 150 cm), ensuring a product that suits your Tundra. 

For added utility, the WingBar Evo features T-slot compatible rails, accepting most T-slot accessories and gear mounts from major manufacturers. T-slot accessories are not only secure but far easier to mount and remove! 

The Thule WingBar Evo Complete Roof Rack Kit offers a simple, clamp-on installation. Thule backs each order with a limited lifetime warranty against manufacturing and material defects. 

Features: 

• Durable and lightweight aluminum construction

• Available in black and silver finishes

• 108, 118, 127, 135, and 150-cm lengths available

• Aerodynamic design for reduced wind noise and improved fuel economy

• Includes everything necessary for installation

• Integrated T-slot accessory mounts

• 220-lb. weight capacity

• Limited lifetime warranty

When you need extra weight capacity for hauling heavy, oversized cargo, consider the immense strength of the Yakima HD Roof Rack System! 

This system features a durable aluminum construction, withstanding up to 500 pounds per crossbar! Though aluminum is naturally corrosion resistant, Yakima applies a durable, black powder coat finish to all aluminum components for superior durability and aesthetics. 

Like several other systems on this list, the Yakima HD features T-slot compatible rails to mount T-slot accessories and gear mounts, allowing for quick, easy, and secure loading and unloading. Each rail also features two heavy-duty tie-down anchors, making strapping down cargo a breeze! 

Yakima backs the HD Bar Roof Rack System with a limited lifetime warranty. 

Features: 

• Includes two crossbars, HD Bar SL Adapter, and four mounting towers (w/ clips if necessary)

• Stealthy black powder coat finish

• 500-pound weight limit per bar on-road; 300-pound weight limit per bar off-road

• T- slot compatible

• Built-in tie-down end caps

• Limited lifetime warranty