Thule Ladder Rack For 2019 Ford F-150 With 5-1/2 Foot Bed & Tonneau Cover

Question:

We recently bought a 2019 F150 Super Cab XLT with the 5’ bed. It came with a dealer installed hard folding tonneau cover. It says Ford on it, but I can’t find a model number. I’m we want to get a rack for it, but I’m having a hard time find one that I know will work. The factor cover mounts inside the bed rails. I can see the entire rear pocket holes and the front ones seem unobstructed, but the plastic cap doesn’t have a pop out. Do you have any recommendations for a rack? I’m a huge fan of Thule. Thanks

asked by: Tristan H

Expert Reply:

I believe you meant 5-1/2 foot bed as there isn't a 5 foot bed for the 2019 Ford F-150, and since your tonneau cover is completely inside the bed rails there is absolutely a Thule ladder rack that will work. You are right that the front stake pocket doesn't pop out so you'll have to cut it out, but once you do you can install the TracRac sliding ladder rack, with the correct fit for your '19 F-150 being the following:

- Thule TracRac SR Sliding Truck Bed Ladder Rack # TH43002XT-508

I can definitely understand being a huge fan of Thule because of their consistent quality, and the TracRac SR # TH43002XT-508 is no different. It has a 1,250 lb capacity, which is more than any other rack, is made of aluminum to prevent corrosion (other racks are steel so they will rust), and has aerodynamic bars to prevent annoying whistling like you'll get with other racks.

And the fact you can slide the crossbars means you can customize its width to best suit the gear you need to haul, and it even comes with load stops that slide along the crossbars to snugly grasp your cargo.

expert reply by: Kyle S