Crossbar System Compatible with OEM Ford Retractable Tonneau Cover T-Slots on 2019 F-150 Raptor

Question:

I have a 2019 Ford Raptor with a Ford Retractable Tonneau Top Part #VJL3Z84501A42A. I need cross bars with a bike rack for two bikes on top of it. Not sure what bars and rack I should order to fit in the t-channels? Can you please advise. Thanks

asked by: Tom N

Expert Reply:

I was able to confirm through my contact at Retrax that the T-channels on your 2019 Ford Raptor OEM tonneau Cover, model number VJL3Z84501A42A, share the same dimensions as the T-channels on the RetraxPRO XR Hard Tonneau Cover w/ Trax Rails # RTT-80373, confirmed to fit the same truck. This is true because Retrax helps to manufacture some of the components for the Ford tonneau covers.

With that in mind, the correct Rhino-Rack Vortex Crossbar System for your F-150 is # RRVA180B-RRRLT600, which includes 71" long crossbars and the four quick-mount legs that will slide right into the T-channel of your Ford Retractable tonneau cover.

A great option for a bike rack is the Yakima FrontLoader Wheel Mount Bike Carrier # Y02103. What I really like about this rack is that it does not require you to remove the front wheel, making loading your bikes much simpler. It also uses clamps to attach to the crossbars that are tightened by the turn of an integrated handle, saving you time over the traditional u-bolts and hand knobs used in other similar roof mounted bike racks.

For additional security, you can lock the FrontLoader to your crossbars using the Yakima Same Key System (SKS) Lock Cores. To lock two bike racks, you'd want part # Y07202, which includes two lock cylinders (one for each FrontLoader).