How to Add a Bike Rack to a 2018 Ford F-150 if the Tonneau Cover is Above the Rails
Question:
I have a 2018 F150 w/ a 6.5 bed and truxedo truxport tonneau cover. Looking for rack adapters that install under the tonneau cover sides so I can attach cross bars for a bike rack. Suggestions?
asked by: Andy
Expert Reply:
I have a possible solution for you.
First, though, the TruXedo TruXport for your 2018 Ford F-150, part # TX298301, covers the rails of your bed, making it impossible to attach a ladder rack. There is not an adapter that can overcome this obstacle.
However, there are other options to carry bikes with your tuck.
The first is to use a roof rack with a bike rack like the Yakima FrontLoader, part # Y02103. It attaches to the roof rack and secures the bikes by the wheels. If you let me know what size cab you have, I can find you a roof rack for it.
The second option is to have your tonneau cover folded up and use a bed-mount rack like the Thule Low-Rider, part # TH821XTR (which secures bikes by the fork) or a tailgate-mount rack like the Swagman Paramount , part # S74FR (which secures bike by their frames over the tailgate).
The last option is to utilize your hitch with a roof rack on wheels like the Malone MicroSport Trailer, part # MPG460G, and couple that with a bike rack like the Yakima FrontLoader from above. If you let me know the distance from the ground to the top of your receiver, I can find you the best ball mount to complete that setup.
I've linked to video reviews of each of the items above for your consideration.
Products Referenced in This Question
Malone MicroSport Trailer - 78" Crossbars - 800 lbs
- Kayak Trailer
- Crossbar Style
- 2 Kayaks
- 20 Feet Long
- 800 lbs
- Extra Long Tongue
- 6-1/2W x 13L Foot
- Galvanized Steel
- Malone
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Swagman Paramount Tailgate Pad for Full-Size Trucks - Up to 7 Bikes - 61" Wide
- Truck Bed Bike Racks
- Tailgate Pad
- 7 Bikes
- Tailgate Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 15mm Thru-Axle
- 20mm Thru-Axle
- 9mm Axle
- Full Size Trucks
- Swagman
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Yakima FrontLoader Wheel Mount Bike Carrier - Roof Mount
- Roof Bike Racks
- Wheel Mount
- 15mm Fork
- 15mm Thru-Axle
- 20mm Thru-Axle
- 5mm Fork
- 9mm Fork
- 9mm Thru-Axle
- Bike Lock
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Disc Brake Compatible
- Clamp On - Quick
- Black
- Yakima
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TruXedo TruXport Soft, Roll-Up Tonneau Cover
- Tonneau Cover
- Roll-Up - Soft
- Not Rack Compatible
- Opens at Tailgate
- Standard Profile - Top of Bed Rails
- Vinyl
- Vinyl Grain
- Truxedo
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