Tonneau Cover Recommendation for 2017 Ram 1500 to Add Bars for Carrying Bikes and Kayaks
Question:
Im looking for a bed cover hard or soft that will allow me to mount kayak racks on the rails of my 2017 ram 1500pickup with a 5 1/2 foot bed
asked by: Vance
Expert Reply:
For your 2017 Ram 1500 5-1/2' bed I recommend using the RetraxPRO XR Hard Tonneau Cover w/ Trax Rails # RTT-80231 and the Yakima OverHaul HD Adjustable Truck Bed Ladder Rack # Y01151-5855 because it gives you a secure tonneau cover plus a way to carry your kayaks all at the same time. The uprights for the OverHaul HD are adjustable height-wise between 19" - 30" above the truck bed rails so that you can gain more bed clearance for taller items.
If you're looking for a system that is a little more cost-effective you can use the same tonneau cover that has the Trax Rails with the Yakima CoreBar Crossbar System for Retrax XR Series Tonneau Covers # Y00422-482104. This rack option has a fixed height so it isn't as versatile as the OverHaul HD but it is still a great option.
Please note that these options are only available if your Ram doesn't have the RamBox. If you do have the RamBox or were thinking of a different solution just let me know and I'd be more than happy to help you find the perfect system.
Products Referenced in This Question
Yakima OverHaul HD Adjustable Truck Bed Ladder Rack w/ Tonneau Cover Adapters - 68" Crossbars
- Ladder Racks
- Truck Bed
- W/ Tonneau Cover Adapter
- Fixed Rack
- Work and Recreation
- Aluminum
- Adjustable Height
- 300 lbs
- Over the Bed
- No-Drill Application
- Yakima
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RetraxPRO XR Hard Tonneau Cover - Retractable - Aluminum - Matte Black - Accessory T-Slots
- Tonneau Cover
- Retractable - Manual
- Rack Compatible
- Opens at Tailgate
- Low Profile - Top of Bed Rails
- Aluminum
- Matte
- Retrax
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