Recommended Tonneau Cover and Ladder Rack for 2018 Ford F-150 for Rooftop Tent
Question:
Thanks for the response. The truck is a Super Crew with 5.5' bed, so much shorter than the 8' one mentioned.
asked by: Jason F
Expert Reply:
For your 2018 Ford F-150, the BAK Revolver # BAK39328 for an 8 foot bed is an excellent choice for accessibility and function. Unfortunately there is not a rack that is available that is below cab height that will also work with the tonneau cover to allow you to utilize both. You would either be too low to roll the cover or above the cab.
We have found the best system with this tonneau to be the Thule TracRac SR Sliding Truck Bed Ladder Rack - 1,250 lbs # TH43003XT-000 which is a fit for an 8 foot bed. These two systems work extremely well together, but you will have the wind resistance from being above the cab. This will also give you the adjustability to get the crossbar spread correct for your tent. If you have a shorter bed, let me know and I can get you the correct part numbers.
I recommend the Yakima SkyRise Tent for Roof Rack Crossbars - 3 Person - 600 lbs # Y07437.
Products Referenced in This Question
BAK Revolver X2 Hard Tonneau Cover - Roll Up - Aluminum and Vinyl
- Tonneau Cover
- Roll-Up - Hard
- Rack Compatible
- Opens at Tailgate
- Flush Profile - Inside Bed Rails
- Aluminum and Vinyl
- Vinyl Grain
- BAK Industries
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BAK Revolver X2 Hard Tonneau Cover - Roll Up - Aluminum and Vinyl
- Tonneau Cover
- Roll-Up - Hard
- Rack Compatible
- Opens at Tailgate
- Flush Profile - Inside Bed Rails
- Aluminum and Vinyl
- Vinyl Grain
- BAK Industries
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BAK Revolver X4s Hard Tonneau Cover - Roll Up - Aluminum and Vinyl - Matte Black
- Tonneau Cover
- Roll-Up - Hard
- Rack Compatible
- Opens at Tailgate
- Flush Profile - Inside Bed Rails
- Aluminum and Vinyl
- Matte
- BAK Industries
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Thule TracRac SR Sliding Truck Bed Ladder Rack - 1,250 lbs
- Ladder Racks
- Truck Bed
- Sliding Rack
- Work and Recreation
- Aluminum
- Fixed Height
- 1200 lbs
- Over the Bed
- No-Drill Application
- Thule
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Thule TracRac SR Sliding Truck Bed Ladder Rack w/ Cantilever - 1,250 lbs
- Ladder Racks
- Truck Bed
- Sliding Rack
- Work
- Aluminum
- Fixed Height
- 1200 lbs
- Over the Cab
- No-Drill Application
- Thule
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Yakima SkyRise HD Tent for Roof Rack Crossbars - 3 Person - 600 lbs - Tan and Red
- Tents
- Roof Top Tent
- 600 lbs
- 3 Person
- 1 Door
- 4 Season
- Tan
- Yakima
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Thule TracRac SR Sliding Truck Bed Ladder Rack - 1,250 lbs
- Ladder Racks
- Truck Bed
- Sliding Rack
- Work and Recreation
- Aluminum
- Fixed Height
- 1200 lbs
- Over the Bed
- No-Drill Application
- Thule
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Jason
8/29/2018
Thanks for the response. The truck is a Super Crew with 5.5' bed, so much shorter than the 8' one mentioned.