How To Add Thule Crossbars To a Pace Edwards Tonneau Cover with Explorer Series Rails

Question:

I have a 2020 Silverado 2500HD pickup. I have a pace edwards retractable tonneau cover installed. The cover has explorer rails that have t-slots to accept accessories. Pace edwards website says that Thule tower mounts th1069 will fit the rails. Do you carry these mounts? I want to install crossbars so I can add tray type bike racks to the truck.

asked by: Michael A

Expert Reply:

In order to add a roof rack to the Pace Edwards Tonneau Cover with Explorer Series Rails you'll need a fit kit, mounting feet, and crossbars. I have attached these parts for you below.

Fit Kit part # THKIT3101
Mounting Feet part # TH460R
Corssbars part # TH713700

This setup will work great for any rooftop mounted accessories such as a bike rack and it will be a direct fit for the tracks inside the cover. The part number you refenced was just one created specifically for Pace Edwards by Thule but it would fit no different than the above.

expert reply by: Conner L