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Canopy "Exo-Rack" for RTT, etc?

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Didn't know really what to search so apologies if this has been covered already.
Yes, I could get a smart cap or the ARE canopy that actually IS load bearing, but in pretty happy with the current one and I hate selling shit to buy up. So not interested in that feedback...I already know about those options.
Has anyone seen or used an "exo-rack" for a truck canopy? As in, a rack that mounts to the bed like a normal full height RTT rack, but followsb the exterior contour of the truck canopy. My youngest daughter is obsessed with sleeping in the back of the "Beep" with the Pittman mattress and I'd love to find some sort of load bearing exo rack so I can load a RTT for my wife and I, and my 270° awning on it. We love towing the Rpod but sometimes we just wanna go wherever we want.
Just curious before my gears start going and I look at fabbing something.
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I have only seen the external racks that go around a cap, on full size trucks.

ARE has an internal frame for one of their caps for heavier loading. I doubt you could buy that frame independent of the cap, but maybe a good template for a fab project. It would keep the outside looking cleaner too.
 
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I have only seen the external racks that go around a cap, on full size trucks.

ARE has an internal frame for one of their caps for heavier loading. I doubt you could buy that frame independent of the cap, but maybe a good template for a fab project. It would keep the outside looking cleaner too.
I appreciate your reply. 🤙 Agreed on all points. I'm just gonna go pure fab on this one and do an internal brace/ frame. I think it'll be fine. Thanks!
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JCR and Softopper both make racks that clear a soft top bed cover. Idk if they’ll clear a hard one.
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