Ladder Rack and Hard Tonneau Cover for a 2016 Ford F-150 Short Bed
Question:
Hello, I have a 2016 F150 with the short bed and I am interested in buying a ladder rack and a hard cover. Whats the most cost effective way to achieve this?
asked by: Wilson T
Expert Reply:
When you say that your 2016 Ford F-150 has a short bed is it the 6-1/2 foot bed or the 5-1/2 foot bed? And does the truck bed have the factory cargo management system or not? I want to make sure I can make the right recommendations for you so I included both below.
5-1/2 foot bed with or without cargo management system:
Ladder rack # TH43002XT-508
Tonneau cover # BAK39329 (its a hard cover that rolls up and has a vinyl top layer)
6-1/2 foot bed with or without cargo management system:
Ladder rack # TH43002XT-501
Tonneau cover # BAK39327 (also a hard cover that rolls up and has a vinyl top layer)
Basically the sliding ladder racks above are the only option because they mount on top of the bed side rails and won't interfere with a Tonneau cover. The one Tonneau cover that we know for a fact works with this ladder rack without interference is the BAK Revolver which happens to be a hard cover making that recommendation the best option.
While it is possible other covers that fit between the rails will work I can't guarantee there won't be interference. You would need to have one that either rolls up like the Revolver or you would need a retractable cover which would cost a lot more than the Revolver.
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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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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 - 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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Invis-A-Rack Folding Ladder Rack - Black Powder Coated Aluminum - 500 lbs
- Ladder Racks
- Truck Bed
- Folding Rack
- Work and Recreation
- Aluminum
- Fixed Height
- 500 lbs
- Over the Bed
- No-Drill Application
- DeeZee
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