Ladder Rack and Tonneau Cover Combination for 2018 Ford F-150 Short Box for Kayak Transport

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Can you please tell me what product works together for a Tonneau cover and ladder rack for an 2018 Ford F150 4x4 Lariat short box 55? We want to haul 14 ft. kayaks and still have a tonneau cover. We also want to haul 2 mountain bikes, so suggestions for this would be appreciated we are pulling a trailer so rear hitch is not an option.

asked by: Donna W

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Thank you for all the details on your desired setup.

In my opinion nothing compares to the combination of the TracRac SR adjustable ladder rack and BAK Revolver hard tonneau cover. Both of these are outstanding products and they are fully compatible with each other on your F-150 short box.

The USA-made TracRac SR sliding ladder rack # TH43002XT-508 has a 1250-lb weight rating and includes adjustable load stops. This rack gives you the wide crossbar stance and weight capacity you need for your long 14-foot kayaks and the adjustable crossbar spacing means you can easily slide them to different positions for other cargo. It installs without drilling and is backed by Thule's lifetime warranty. I suggest cam buckle straps # E98876-4 to secure the kayaks and foam blocks # MPG152 to cushion them during transport.

For the tonneau cover, we have the Revolver X2 hard roll-up tonneau # BAK39329 (gloss black finish). This USA-made cover features heavy aircraft-grade aluminum construction and the hybrid design means you get both the strength and durability of a hard cover with the convenience of the roll-up type.

For your bike carrier I recommend a front-mount hitch since your rear hitch is handling towing duties. You can use either Draw-Tite front hitch # 65067 or Curt # C31083 since both have the same hefty 500-lb vertical load rating, plenty for any 2-inch bike carrier.

I recommend the Yakima HoldUp 2 Bike wheel-mount platform rack # Y02443 because it has a high 60-lbs-per-bike weight rating, it includes rack and bikes locks and if you ever need to carry more bikes there is an accessory add-on # Y02446 that instantly converts it to a 4-bike carrier.

expert reply by: Adam R

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Answer 1

Yes, TS Rails like the #TH75FR are compatible with both the Yakima OverHaul HD Adjustable Truck Bed Ladder Rack for Tonneau Cover - 60" Crossbars #Y01151-5755 and a BAK Revolver X4S cover like the #BAK24ZR. If you could provide me with the…

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Answer 2

The Yakima Outdoorsman 300 Ladder Rack #Y01137-Y00410 is a great fit for your GMC Sierra 2500 that does not have bed guards. It wouldn't be too harsh in any way and also would not come undone after long travel either as it installs very…

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Answer 3

The Thule TracRac SR Sliding Truck Bed Ladder Rack item #TH43002XT-781 attaches to the top of your Silverado's bed by installing directly into the stake pockets. There is an included adapter nut that will have to be used to install the rear…

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Answer 4

I have a similar solution, but the Thule Rod Vault does not have a T-bolt adapter to allow it to fit the top channels of your TracRac ladder rack so instead you'd want to go with the Yakima TopWater Rooftop Fishing Rod Carrier - Locking - 8…

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Answer 5

The clamps needed to install the TracRac SR Sliding Truck Bed Ladder Rack #TH43002XT-781 in the rear pockets of your 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6-1/2 foot bed are included with the hardware. I have attached a photo pointing out the clamps from…

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Answer 6

The Rack'Em Rack for Truck Bed Side Rails has been discontinued, but wouldn't be a good option for what you are trying to accomplish anyway. To carry items like kayaks and a roof top tent you will need a stronger foundation such as a ladder…

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Answer 7

Yes, I have listed for your below the roof rack systems from Rhino-Rack, Thule, and Yakima that will fit the RetraxPRO XR Hard Tonneau Covers like part #RTT-80243 for your 2019 Ram 1500. Rhino-Rack Vortex Crossbar System part #RRVA180B-RRRLT600…

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Answer 8

I do have some options for you but if you want to haul kayaks at one time or another, you'll need a ladder rack to extend above the height of the cab. Otherwise, your trailer would hit the kayaks if you just had them over the bed with a mid…

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Answer 9

For your setup I recommend the TrackTowers for Yakima Crossbars and Platforms - Track Mount #Y52AV which includes everything you need to mount Yakima crossbars to your Retrax cover (unless you plan on using the Round or HD bars - then you'll need…

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Answer 10

Everything you mentioned will work...the Retrax Pro XR part #RTX84QR that fits your 2024 GMC Sierra 2500 short bed can be used with the Yakima OverHaul HD Ladder Rack part #Y01151-5955 which is then also compatible with the Yakima SkyRise HD #Y07437.…

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Answer 11

It looks like you are referring to the Thule Xsporter Pro Truck Bed Ladder Rack - Aluminum - 450 lbs - Black #TH500XTB which is confirmed to fit the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 with the 5-3/4', 6-1/2', and 8' bed. A similar Yakima version would…

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Answer 12

Yakima's Skyline towers part #Y53TR can fit the tracks of the Retrax XR that you have with the landing pad 1 part #Y00221 but there isn't a way with the Baseline towers. Your Yakima Corebar or Jetstream bars will work with the Skyline towers…

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