Recommended Ladder Rack For 2016 Ford F-150 With 5-1/2', 6-1/2', and 8' bed.

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Hi - 2016 Ford F-150 SuperCrew. Im looking for a ladder rack pref silver alum to carry TWO 9.5 long, 32 wide 64 ttl edge to edge of cargo within the cargo stops. Each weighs 50 lbs. Recreational. I have a BakFlip cover. I will be towing a travel trailer so I dont want them just inside the bed. Easy to install. The kayaks were under $400ea so I am hesitant to spend same or more for rack - but also want to not be a risk on the road. Options?

asked by: John C

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The most economical ladder rack that will still allow you to use your inside-the-rail bed cover on your 2016 Ford F-150 is the Adarac Aluminum Series Truck Bed Ladder Rack. If you have a bed cover that mounts on top of the bed rails instead of inside the bed rails then you will not be able to install a ladder rack without removing the bed cover.

For 5-1/2' bed the correct ladder rack is Adarac Aluminum Series Custom Truck Bed Ladder Rack # A4001234.
For 6-1/2' bed the correct ladder rack is Adarac Aluminum Series Custom Truck Bed Ladder Rack # A4001221.
For 8' bed the correct ladder rack is Adarac Aluminum Series Custom Truck Bed Ladder Rack # A4001222.

These ladder racks have a 500lb weight capacity and 66" long crossbars which will be exactly what you need. The crossbars have a handy top channel that allows many accessories to be easily installed or removed. You may also want to add Load Stops Qty 2 # A4000880 and Aluminum Tie-Downs Qty 4 # A4000882 to help secure your load to the crossbars. I included a couple demonstration videos for you to check out.

expert reply by: Andrew N

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Answer 1

Tonneau covers and ladder racks often interfere with each other when they use the same mounting points on the truck. But since you have the excellent BAK Revolver cover on your 2016 F-150 you can still install a ladder rack from Thule, the TracRac…

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Answer 2

For a locking retractable tonneau cover that sits above the bedrails and also has slots for a sliding ladder rack you would need the RetraxPRO XR Hard Tonneau Cover #RTT-80384. This cover sits 1" above the bedrails so you shouldn't…

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Answer 3

A tonneau cover and a ladder rack can be compatible with each other on a truck such as your 2016 Ford F-150 short bed as long as they do not require the same mounting point for installation. The best combination that is known to be compatible is…

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Answer 4

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 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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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 7

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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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 9

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 10

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 11

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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Answer 12

Usually ladder racks use the inside edge of the top of the bed site to attach to the vehicle, but luckily there are exceptions to that. The Thule TracRac SR is typically compatible with tonneau covers that mount to the inside edges of the truck bed.…

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Recommended Ladder Rack For 2016 Ford F-150 With 5-1/2', 6-1/2', and 8' bed.

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