Does Rhino-Rack Pioneer Platform Fit Crossbars on RetraxPRO XR Tonneau on 2021 Ford F-250 Short Bed

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I’m looking to put a platform over the bed of my 2021 F250 super crew, short bed 6 9 with a retrax pro xR cover and tracks. Can you confirm that a Rhino platform will directly attach to the rhino cross bars listed for the Retrax? And if there are any special parts needed to make this work? Or if there are any other kits products you would recommend. I’m looking to keep the platform as low as possible and have looked at yakima, front runner too high, and rhino. Thanks for your help.

asked by: Fritz M

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Yes it will; you can absolutely add a Rhino-Rack Pioneer platform rack to the Rhino-Rack crossbars that will fit the tracks of the RetraxPRO XR tonneau cover for your 2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty short bed. If you don't have the parts, here is what you'll need for your truck, and there are two options for the Pioneer, depending on the size you want:

- RetraxPRO XR Hard Tonneau Cover # RTT-80383

- Rhino-Rack Vortex Crossbar System for Retrax XR Series and Mountain Top EVO-M Tonneau Covers # RRVA180B-RRRLT600

- Rhino-Rack Universal Pioneer Platform Rack for Crossbars - 48" Long x 38" Wide # RR42114BF or 58" Long x 47" Wide # RR42115BF

The two Pioneer Platforms will fit right on the crossbars, and you can use their included clamps or included T-bolts to mount them. This will give you the low-profile rack you are looking for, and you can tie-down your gear with the Rhino-Rack Ratchet Strap Kit # RR43175 or Eye Bolt Kit # RR43178.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

Yes, to install the 60" Long x 62" Wide Rhino-Rack Pioneer Platform Roof Tray #RR22TB on your truck you need this kit: - Pioneer Platform Mounting Kit for Rhino-Rack Heavy-Duty Crossbars #RR43105 This has different T-Slot adapters designed…

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Answer 2

You have two options; The first option is to install the Rhino-Rack Vortex Crossbar System for Retrax XR Series Tonneau Covers - Black - 65" Long, part #RRVA165B and part #RRRLT600. The feet attach directly to the RetraxPrO XR Hard Tonneau Cover…

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Answer 3

I have a solution for you, but the Rhino Rack Pioneer Platform #RR25TB is designed to mount directly to either a Rhino Rack fit kit or Rhino Rack HD bars so you'll need a Pioneer platform that mounts to crossbars. There are 2 different sizes of…

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Answer 4

Rhino Rack has a couple of kits specifically designed for fitting the tracks of a RetraxPro XR Tonneau Cover. For 71" crossbars you will want the Rhino-Rack Vortex Crossbars for Retrax XR item #RRVA180B-RRRLT600 For 65" crossbars you will…

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Answer 5

I did see the review saying they used spacers, though that is the only time we have ever come across this, so I wouldn't say yes, spacers are going to be needed to use the Rhino-Rack system, which is the following part number: - Rhino-Rack Vortex…

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Answer 6

The Tie-Down Kit for Truck Hero Elevate Rack System part #TH52FR will be a great way to add tie down points to your Retrax Pro Xr Tonneau Cover like part #RTT-80383. These are designed to be slid into the track and fastened down to provide the…

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Answer 7

According to Rhino Rack, if you were to go with the shorter bars, you'll only have 1-1/4 inch of leeway on each side which isn't enough in their opinion. I'd recommend going with the 71 inch bars so you'll be certain of a good fit. As…

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Answer 8

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 12

Yakima's Skyline towers part #Y53TR can fit the tracks of the Retrax XR that you have with the landing pad 1 part #Y00221 but there isn't a way with the Baseline towers. Your Yakima Corebar or Jetstream bars will work with the Skyline towers…

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