Recommended Roof Rack/Bike Rack for a 2018 Ford Explorer with Flush Mounted Rails

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Roof rack crossbar for 2018 Ford Explorer with flush mounted rails Which one works best for 2 bike rack system preferable fork down mount

asked by: Dan E

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Expert Reply:

The roof rack/bike rack combination I recommend for your 2018 Ford Explorer comes from Thule with their 60" WingBar Evo system and 2 of the FastRide # TH95JV fork mount bike racks. The parts for the roof rack are:

WingBar Evo # TH711520
Podium Feet # TH460R
Fit Kit # THKIT3151

This gives you a premium roof rack and bike rack combo that is easy to install/use and will look great for a long time to come. As a bonus you can add matching locks to the roof rack and both bike racks as part # TH450800.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 2

Aside from a slight change in the appearance of the crossbar (the WingBar Evo has some boxed edges as opposed to the completely smooth front of the AeroBlade) the biggest differences are the rubber strip on top of the crossbar and the weight…

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Answer 3

For a roof rack to be compatible on your 2020 Jeep Wrangler with Sky One-Touch Power Top, it can't be mounted on the top of the roof and it needs to be high enough for the folding roof to clear. What you need are tall gutter-mounted roof racks.…

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Answer 4

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 5

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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Answer 6

According to Rhino Rack, if you were to go with the shorter bars, you'll only have 1-1/4 inch of leeway on each side which isn't enough in their opinion. I'd recommend going with the 71 inch bars so you'll be certain of a good fit. As…

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Answer 7

Thanks for reaching out, Joe! I recommend using the Rhino-Rack Aero Bar Roof Rack for Camper Shells #Y02-480B which comes with 63" long tracks as well as 54" long crossbars which should give you a little bit of overhang on your canopy. Per…

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Answer 8

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 9

Yes, the Roamer LT Roof Rack for Pop-Up Campers and Camper Shells #S80510 will fit your 2023 Forest River Flagstaff 176LTD. It is also what I recommend to add a roof rack for a bicycle carrier on your camper. Once installed you will be able to add…

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Answer 10

For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

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Answer 11

Yes, the Rhino-Rack Vortex Crossbars for Retrax XR and Mountain Top EVO-M Tonneau Covers #RRVA180B-RRRLT600 will fit the Roll N Lock tonneau cover with XT rails.

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Answer 12

No, there are not. The aftermarket hitches, like the etrailer item #e55KR, all mount below the original location of the factory hitch on your 2005 Ford Explorer XLT. I have attached a picture below to show you what it will look like once installed. I…

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