Rough Country Aluminum Bed Rack
A low cost overland rack for a 5 ft Tacoma carrying a rooftop tent or kayaks. Check the install guide for drilling first.
Amazon $499.95$499.95
The Rough Country Aluminum Bed Rack is the better carrier overall, rated 3.9 to 3.2. The Rough Country Aluminum Bed Rack leads on warranty and value. The Rough Country Aluminum Bed Rack costs $222.54 less ($499.95 vs $722.49).
Cali Raised Overland Bed Rack
#11 in Truck bed racksFull review
A good value overland rack for 2005 to 2023 Tacoma owners carrying a rooftop tent. Pick the height carefully, since it cannot be changed later.
Cali Raised LED $722.49$722.49
Prices were last checked October 31, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Rough Country Aluminum Bed Rack for warranty (limited lifetime warranty vs 2-year warranty) and value ($124.99 per 100 lb of rated load ($499.95, 400 lb) vs $180.62 per 100 lb of rated load ($722.49, 400 lb)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every truck bed racks carrier; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Rough Country Aluminum Bed Rack | Cali Raised Overland Bed Rack |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 72 $124.99 per 100 lb of rated load ($499.95, 400 lb) | 49 $180.62 per 100 lb of rated load ($722.49, 400 lb) |
| Capacity 20% | 33 400 lb on-road load rating | 33 400 lb on-road load rating |
| Weight 15% | 100 weighs 37 lb | 95 weighs 55 lb |
| Features 20% | 50 features not published (neutral score used) | 50 no drilling |
| Warranty 15% | 100 limited lifetime warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Rough Country Aluminum Bed Rack | Cali Raised Overland Bed Rack | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Type | Truck bed rack | Truck bed rack |
| Load rating | 400 lb | 400 lb |
| Static load rating | 750 lb | 750 lb |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 37 lb | 55 lb |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Finish | powder coat | powder coat |
| Features | ||
| Adjustable height | - | No |
| No drilling | - | Yes |
| Net or straps included | No | No |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime | 2 years |