Tonneau Cover and Ladder Rack Recommendation for 2015 Chevy Silverado Short Bed

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I have a 2015 Silverado 1500 crew cab short bed LT Z71 that I transport kayak and bikes when I tow. I am looking for a tonneau cover and ladder rack setup that can be used together. What do you recommend?

asked by: Mel B

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In order to have a tonneau cover and ladder rack that work together, you'll need a tonneau cover that mounts to the inside of the bed sides, which leaves the top of the bed side free.

A roll up aluminum and vinyl cover like the Truxedo Sentry, part # TX1571801 for the 5-1/2 foot bed or # TX1572001 for the 6-1/2 foot bed would work great. This durable cover is a super-easy to use no-drill installation, you can see a product demonstration video by using the provided link.

For a ladder rack, I'd recommend the Adarac Pro Series rack, part # A4000963 for the 5-1/2 foot bed or # A24FR for the 6-1/2 foot bed. The Adarac Pro Series mounts to the top of the bed side using the stake pockets, so it'll be fully compatible with an inside-the-bedside mounting tonneau cover. Because the uprights are perpendicular to the bed side, they won't interfere with you rolling up the tonneau cover. I've also linked to a demonstration video for the Adarac ladder rack.

The Adarac crossbars are 1-1/2 inches wide, which makes them compatible with most clamp on type kayak carriers.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

Combining a ladder rack and tonneau cover can be tricky. Not only do they need to install together but they need to be able to be used together. Luckily I have a solution. The TracRac SR Ladder Rack #TH43002XT-781 installs into the stake pockets of…

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Answer 2

We have just what you need. The ladder rack that is a confirmed fit for your 2018 Chevy Silverado 2500 short bed and uses the stake pockets for attachment is the Thule TracRarc SR ladder rack part #TH43002XT-781. This is totally compatible with your…

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Answer 3

We do have tonneau covers that will be better when hauling a 5th wheel. Folding covers are not the best option because when folded up it sits above the bed rails quite a bit. This could result in damage to your trailer, the tonneau and your 2019 Ford…

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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

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 6

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 7

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 8

Because the Retrax PRO MX Tonneau Cover #RT80467 for the 2019 Chevy Silverado 2500 covers the bed rails, you would not be able to use a ladder rack like the Thule TracRac #TH27000XT since that rack requires the use of the bed rails. The only tonneau…

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Answer 9

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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Answer 10

I have a solution for you Travis as Pace Edwards does not offer a contractor rack for your 2023 GMC Sierra 1500. Instead you can use the Pace Edwards Full-Metal JackRabbit Retractable Hard Tonneau Cover #311-M-FMCA28A59 with the Thule TracRac SR…

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Answer 11

Hey Brian, the Pace Edwards Full Metal JackRabbit part #PE36CV that you referernced has a 300 lb weight capacity when spread evenly on the cover. The Retrax Pro XR on other hand has a 500 lb capacity.

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Answer 12

For your setup I recommend the TrackTowers for Yakima Crossbars and Platforms - Track Mount #Y52AV which includes everything you need to mount Yakima crossbars to your Retrax cover (unless you plan on using the Round or HD bars - then you'll need…

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