Ladder Rack and Tonneau Cover Recommendation for 2018 Ford F-150 5-1/2 ft Bed
Question:
Got 2018 F-150 Platinum with short bed and looking to add tonneau cover but want one that works with ladder rack on occasional basis want to remove ladder rack most of the time but be able to quickly install when needed. 1 is the TH43002XT-508 plus the BAK Industries 79329 Revolver X4 Hard Rolling Truck Bed Cover the best choice for my needs? 2 what holds the Thule TracRac SR to the trucks bedrails? Is it just the compression of the rubber blocks that get placed into the stake holes? 3 my bed rail covers dont have openings on bed rails close to the cab I hear that there might be stake hole bracketed underneath the bed rail cover. It doesnt look to be the same or as deep as typical stake holes. Is this reasonable attachment point? Im comfortable with cutting thru bed rail covers, but dont want to do so if the underlying stake hole is not sturdy or constructed to same dimensions as full stake holes that the Thule TracRac SR rubber blocks need to grip onto.
asked by: Patrick
Expert Reply:
You are on the right track. The only way to fit a tonneau cover and ladder rack in a truck like your 2018 Ford F-150 5-1/2 foot bed will be a Sliding Thule TracRac # TH43002XT-508 plus a BAK Revolver part # BAK39ZR.
I attached a picture that I took from the install instructions that shows how the rails attach to the stake pockets for you to check out.
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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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2/25/2020
I have a 2018 Ford F-150 Super Crew 5’6” bed with a Dual Liner bed liner and a Retrax Pro Tonneau cover. Is the Thule TracRac SR compatible with these systems?