Recommended Tonneau Cover and Ladder Rack for a 2020 Ford F-150 5-1/2 Foot Bed
Question:
I just got a 2020 F-150 and want to install a tonneau cover and ladder rack but unsure of my options?
asked by: Joe
Expert Reply:
I have some great options for you to use both a tonneau cover and ladder rack on a 2020 Ford F-150 with 5-1/2' bed. However, the best option for you will come down to what you will be using the ladder rack for, utility (lumber/ladders etc.) or recreational (kayaks/bikes etc.). Also, keep in mind that using a tonneau cover and ladder rack together can be tricky as they both generally occupy the same space therefore you will need to follow the combos that I have listed for you below as these have all been proven and tested together.
Recreational Option:
Thule TracRac SR Sliding Truck Bed Ladder Rack part # TH43002XT-508
BAK Revolver X4s Hard Tonneau Cover part # BAK39ZR
The Thule TracRac SR is best for recreational use because the crossbars are of a standard size so most kayak carriers and bike racks will clamp around them no problem.
Utility Option One:
Adarac Custom Ladder Rack part # A70490 or Adarac Aluminum Series Ladder Rack part # A4001234
Access Original Soft, Roll-Up Tonneau Cover part # A11369 or (See First List Below)
Utility Option Two:
Adarac Pro Series Custom Truck Bed Ladder Rack part # A4000964
BAKFlip MX4 Hard Tonneau Cover part # BAK48329 or (See Second List Below)
The Adarac Truck Bed Ladder Racks are best for utility use such as hauling lumber and ladders etc. because the crossbars are not a standard size so most kayak carriers and bike racks will not fit them. Please note, you must use the roll-up type covers with the angled upright racks to allow for proper clearance.
Products Referenced in This Question
Access Original Soft, Roll-Up Tonneau Cover
- Tonneau Cover
- Roll-Up - Soft
- Rack Compatible
- Opens at Tailgate
- Standard Profile - Inside Bed Rails
- Vinyl
- Vinyl Grain
- Access
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Adarac Pro Series Custom Truck Bed Ladder Rack - Aluminum - 500 lbs
- Ladder Racks
- Truck Bed
- Sliding Rack
- Work and Recreation
- Aluminum
- Fixed Height
- 500 lbs
- Over the Bed
- No-Drill Application
- Adarac
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Adarac Aluminum Series Custom Truck Bed Ladder Rack - 500 lbs
- Ladder Racks
- Truck Bed
- Fixed Rack
- Work and Recreation
- Aluminum
- Fixed Height
- 500 lbs
- Over the Bed
- No-Drill Application
- Adarac
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Adarac Custom Truck Bed Ladder Rack - Steel with Aluminum Crossbars - 500 lbs
- Ladder Racks
- Truck Bed
- Fixed Rack
- Work and Recreation
- Steel and Aluminum
- Fixed Height
- 500 lbs
- Over the Bed
- No-Drill Application
- Adarac
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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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BAKFlip MX4 Hard Tonneau Cover - Folding - Aluminum - Matte Finish
- Tonneau Cover
- Fold-Up - Hard
- Rack Compatible
- Opens at Tailgate
- Flush Profile - Inside Bed Rails
- Aluminum
- 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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