2018 Ford F-150 Ladder Rack and Tonneau Cover Recommendation
Question:
Is there a bed cover you can recommend for this rack? Is it compatible with a bed cover?
asked by: Geno
Expert Reply:
The Thule Xsporter Pro Truck Bed Ladder Rack # TH500XTB isn't compatible with a tonneau cover because it uses a clamping system that sit in the same space as the tonneau cover rails so you won't be able to install both at the same time. We do have some options for adding a tonneau cover and ladder rack on your 2018 Ford F-150 though so this setup isn't completely out of the question.
My favorite combination is a Retrax cover that comes with the XR rails which makes it compatible with the Yakima OverHaul HD Adjustable Truck Bed Ladder Rack # Y01151-5855. This ladder rack can then adjust along those rails and it has some height adjustment as well. The 300 lb weight rating should be more than enough for anything you'll be loading on the rack. The correct Retrax cover depends on the length of your bed:
5-1/2' Bed - RetraxONE XR # RTT-60373
6-1/2' Bed - RetraxONE XR # RTT-60374
8' Bed - RetraxPRO XR # RTT-80375
We do have a few other combinations that will work and are a little more cost-effective but they don't have the flexibility this system has to offer. If you'd like to see what else might be available just let me know the length of the bed on your F-150. I'm attaching a video of this cover and ladder rack system installed on a 2020 Ram so you can get an idea of what it will look and operate like.
Products Referenced in This Question
RetraxONE XR Hard Tonneau Cover - Retractable - Polycarbonate - Matte Black - Accessory T-Slots
- Tonneau Cover
- Retractable - Manual
- Rack Compatible
- Opens at Tailgate
- Low Profile - Top of Bed Rails
- Hard Plastic
- Matte
- Retrax
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RetraxONE XR Hard Tonneau Cover - Retractable - Polycarbonate - Matte Black - Accessory T-Slots
- Tonneau Cover
- Retractable - Manual
- Rack Compatible
- Opens at Tailgate
- Low Profile - Top of Bed Rails
- Hard Plastic
- Matte
- Retrax
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RetraxPRO XR Hard Tonneau Cover - Retractable - Aluminum - Matte Black - Accessory T-Slots
- Tonneau Cover
- Retractable - Manual
- Rack Compatible
- Opens at Tailgate
- Low Profile - Top of Bed Rails
- Aluminum
- Matte
- Retrax
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Yakima OverHaul HD Adjustable Truck Bed Ladder Rack w/ Tonneau Cover Adapters - 68" Crossbars
- Ladder Racks
- Truck Bed
- W/ Tonneau Cover Adapter
- Fixed Rack
- Work and Recreation
- Aluminum
- Adjustable Height
- 300 lbs
- Over the Bed
- No-Drill Application
- Yakima
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Thule Xsporter Pro Adjustable Height Truck Bed Ladder Rack - Aluminum - 450 lbs - Black
- Ladder Racks
- Truck Bed
- Fixed Rack
- Recreation
- Aluminum
- Adjustable Height
- 400 lbs
- Over the Bed
- No-Drill Application
- Thule
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