Recommended Ladder Rack for 2018 Chevy Colorado with Tonneau Cover Installed

Question:

Im looking for a rack system for a 2018 Colorado Crew cab that has a tonneau cover.. So it would have to utilze the stake holes with not clamping on the inside of the truck bed..Do you have any options.. Only holding sports gear. BAK

asked by: Chris

Helpful Expert Reply:

Your best option for installing a ladder rack on your 2018 Chevy Colorado Crew Cab that is equipped with the BAKFlip G2 Hard Tonneau Cover # BAK26125, is with the Thule TracRac SR Sliding Truck Bed Ladder Rack # TH43002XT-783. as long as you have the 6 foot bed. Because this sliding rack mounts in the stake pockets of your truck, it will work alongside your existing tonneau that installs inside the bed rails. While this ladder rack does offer the best solution, there is still a possibility that the weather strip on the side of your tonneau cover may come in contact with the rail of the rack when folding. We have not heard of any particular issues with this from customers, but the contact could have an impact on the weather strip over time.

This is a really great ladder rack that features T-track base rails that it can slide along so it can be adjusted to whatever you are loading. It has a carrying capacity of 1,250 pounds and all the hardware needed for installation is included.

expert reply by: Chris R