Ladder Rack for Carrying Bike Rack on 2018 Ram 3500 with Folding Tonneau Cover
Question:
I am looking for a rack similar to adarc ladder rack. I would like to haul bikes on if and be able to keep my tri fold cover on. Do you have any options?
asked by: Tyler H
Expert Reply:
The only ladder rack that I know of which is compatible with a folding tonneau cover and has the ability to work with a bike rack is the Thule TracRac SR which is part # TH43003XT-501 for a short bed (no RamBox) or part # TH43003XT-000 for a long bed on your 2018 Ram 3500.
The SR has the ability to slide along the rails when you need to make adjustments (like going from longer loads to something shorter like a bike rack) plus it uses T-Slots in the crossbars so that you can mount a bike rack that uses T-Bolts like the Thule UpRide # TH599000. The crossbars on this are too large for the clamp style mounts so your bike rack will need the T-Bolts for the install, but this is the case for pretty much any other ladder rack on the market.
It's also worth noting that your folding tonneau cover needs to mount inside the bed rails like the BAKFlip MX4 does, and you'll likely need to move the legs of the SR back and forth to completely open up the cover. Because of this I recommend loading up your truck bed first before loading up the ladder rack.
Attached is a review video for you to check out.
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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 UpRide Roof Bike Rack - Wheel Mount - Clamp On or Channel Mount - Aluminum
- Roof Bike Racks
- Wheel Mount
- 15mm Fork
- 15mm Thru-Axle
- 20mm Thru-Axle
- 5mm Fork
- 9mm Fork
- 9mm Thru-Axle
- Locks Not Included
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Disc Brake Compatible
- Clamp On - Standard
- Track Mount - Standard
- 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
more information >
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