Tonneau Cover and Ladder Rack Recommendation for a 2018 Ford F-150 with 5-1/2' Bed
Question:
2018 f150 5 1/2 bed, a ladder rack thats removable no drilling can use with a bed cover whats my choice
asked by: Dave
Helpful Expert Reply:
The absolute best option for you is to use a Retrax tonneau cover with the Trax Rails and a Yakima OverHaul HD ladder rack. It provides security for any cargo in the 5-1/2' bed on your 2018 Ford F-150 plus it gives you a really easy way to install and remove the ladder rack when needed.
On the high end of the tonneau cover we have the PowertraxPRO XR # RTT-90373 which is aluminum, powered, and has a matte black finish and then on the low end we have the RetraxONE XR # RTT-60373 which is lexan, manual, but still has the matte black finish.
For a ladder rack you can use the 68" HD bar OverHaul HD # Y01151-5855 or the 78" version # Y01151-5955.
There are other choices out there but this is what I recommend for a cover/ladder rack setup. If you'd like to explore more cost-effective options we can definitely do so, but the benefits to this system is definitely worth the extra money.
Products Referenced in This Question
RetraxONE XR Hard Tonneau Cover - Retractable - Polycarbonate - Matte Black - Accessory T-Slots
- Tonneau Cover
- Retractable - Manual
- Rack Compatible
- Opens at Tailgate
- Low Profile - Top of Bed Rails
- Hard Plastic
- Matte
- Retrax
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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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Yakima OverHaul HD Adjustable Truck Bed Ladder Rack w/ Tonneau Cover Adapters - 78" 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
more information >
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PowertraxPRO XR Hard Tonneau Cover - Powered - Aluminum - Accessory T-Slots
- Tonneau Cover
- Retractable - Powered
- Rack Compatible
- Opens at Tailgate
- Low Profile - Top of Bed Rails
- Aluminum
- Matte
- Retrax
more information >
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