Is A Tonneau Cover With Tracks For A Ladder Rack Compatible With A 5th Wheel Trailer

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I have a fifth wheel and the last tonneau covers rails would hit the hitch when turning tight corners. Your description says the top in flush with the truck rails but the picturess show the tonneau rails sitting on top of the truck rail. How high is the Explorer rail system over the top of the rail?

asked by: Vern M

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The Pace Edwards JackRabbit Retractable Hard Tonneau Cover w Explorer Rails - Aluminum and Vinyl - Black, part # PE76CV, does sit a bit more than an inch above the top of the 2020 Chevy Silverado 3500. Unfortunately, that is going to be the case with all of the Pace Edwards tonneau covers. Due to its higher profile, you still will have to be careful while turning tight corners. You could adjust the pin height but you will need to make sure you do not raise it so much that it will put the rear of your camper close to the ground. This may cause it to drag on hills. It may also cause clearance issues with your 5th wheel hitch and your tonneau cover.

A better option may be the BAK Revolver X2 Hard Tonneau Cover - Roll Up - Aluminum and Vinyl, part # BAK39133. It is a roll up tonneau cover that sits flush with your truck bed, so you will be able to use your 5th wheel hitch with no issues. Since this tonneau cover installs sits inside your truck bed rails you can use any ladder rack that installs in the stake pockets.

The Base Rails for Thule TracRac SR Sliding Truck Bed Ladder Racks, part # TH33JV and the Thule TracRac SR Sliding Truck Bed Ladder Rack for Full-Size Pickups - 1,250 lbs. part # TH43002XT, when combined make a ladder rack that is rated to carry 1250lbs. This tracks on this ladder rack install in the stake pockets of the truck bed. Each of the ladder rack legs slide independently of the other. So both legs can be moved all the way to the bed head of your 2020 Chevy Silverado 3500. You have to remove the rails of the rack in order for your 5th wheel hitch to work, but you will still have the use of your tonneau cover.

I have included product description links and a video review link below.

expert reply by: Mark Smith

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Answer 1

The Pace Edwards Switchblade Metal Retractable Hard Tonneau Cover #PE93CV sits right inline with top of your bedrails so the 5th wheel hitch would just need to be lower than the bedrails of your 2022 Chevy Silverado to allow the cover to slide down…

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Answer 2

The Pace Edwards Switchblade Retractable Hard Tonneau Cover #PE63CV covers the stake pockets so it won't be compatible with the Thule TracRac SR Sliding Truck Bed Ladder Rack #TH94RE on your 2022 Chevy Silverado 2500HD with the 6-3/4' bed.…

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Answer 3

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 4

As far as height adjustability and weight capacities the Curt Q20 #C16130 and the Curt A20 #C16140 are identical. They both have a Gross Towing Weight of 20,000 lbs, a Vertical Load Limit of 5,000 lbs, and a height range of 13-17 inches. When it…

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Answer 5

It looks like you are referring to the Pace Edwards Switchblade Retractable Hard Tonneau Cover - Aluminum and Vinyl - Black #311-SWFA19A45 and the Pace Edwards JackRabbit Retractable Hard Tonneau Cover - Aluminum and Vinyl - Matte Black…

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Answer 6

I recommend looking into the SuperSprings Custom Suspension Stabilizer and Sway Control Kit #SSA16MXKT to pair with the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs #F2613 on your 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD. These are confirmed to fit while the…

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Answer 7

I have the answer you are looking for. From your part number provided, you are talking about the Pace Edwards Switchblade Retractable Hard Tonneau Cover. Unfortunately, the #311-SWC95A17 does not fit your 2022 Chevy Silverado 3500. However, we do…

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Answer 8

No, with the The Rhino-Rack Truck Bed Crossbar Kit #RR69QP you can only carry up to 110 pounds that is with both crossbars together. The bars are made out of a heavy-duty, aluminum that has a matte black finish and are lightweight and corrosion…

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