Installing Ladder Rack On 2021 Ford F150 With Bakflip Tonneau Cover

Question:

Hi, I have a F150 short bed with a bakflip tonneau cover and I also have an existing Yakima system with 70inch Jetstream bars from a different vehicle. Wanted to install system on truck bed sides and wanted to know if this was possible to do with the tracks if I have the right components. thanks

asked by: Richard P

Expert Reply:

I believe you are wanting to install a truck bed roof rack on your 2021 Ford F-150 short bed while keeping your Bakflip tonneau cover installed. If so, then you will want to go with a different rack as the Yakima system you currently have is not made to attach to this tonneau cover or the side rails of your truck bed.

Instead, I recommend going with Adarac Pro Series Custom Truck Bed Ladder Rack which can be found in Silver # A4000964 or Black # A86RR. This is a roof rack system that attaches to the truck bed side rails and is compatible with your Bakflip tonneau cover, so you wouldn't have to remove your cover. A nice feature is the integrated channel on top of the crossbars which allows fitment of channel-mount accessories like Load Stops # A4000880 or Tie-Downs # A4000882. I attached a demonstration video for you.

expert reply by: Andrew N