Tonneau Cover With Crossbars and Bike Racks for 2023 Ford F-250

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Hi, I am looking at a solution for a tonneau cover, crossbars, and 2 bike carriers on my 2023 Ford F250 SD with an 81” bed. I am looking at the Pace Edwards Ultragroove as the tonneau cover and am wondering whether this rack system would be compatible, and which bike carriers to attach to the crossbars would be recommended was looking at Thule Upride. If you have any suggestions which would be more economical and would still work, not married to anything but the truck. Thanks!

asked by: Steven T

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Hi Steven; it looks like you're well on your way to a complete setup. The Pace Edwards UltraGroove # PE39QJ (Aluminum and Vinyl) and # PE36QJ (Aluminum) is compatible with the # RRVA180B-RRRLT600. All you need to do is add the Adapter Kit # RRT-FK1 to fit the UltraGroove rails. You may also want the # RRVA-LEC4 for added security with the metal lock cores.

Rhino-Rack makes a solid product and keeps the cost down compared to something like Thule and Yakima. These aren't the quietest crossbars around but it won't really matter since you're mounting them over the truck bed.

The Thule UpRide # TH599000 is another great choice for this setup. The design of the wheel mount keeps the bike really secure and is easy to use. It can be clamped on or secured in the top channels of the Vortex crossbars. You can also add locks to the integrated cable and the front mounting assembly on both racks using # TH450400.

expert reply by: Robin H

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Answer 1

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 2

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 3

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 4

Hi Steven; it looks like you're well on your way to a complete setup. The Pace Edwards UltraGroove #PE39QJ (Aluminum and Vinyl) and #PE36QJ (Aluminum) is compatible with the #RRVA180B-RRRLT600. All you need to do is add the Adapter Kit #RRT-FK1…

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Answer 5

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 6

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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Answer 7

The two sizes you mentioned are pretty similar and fit many of the same 15 inch wheels. The 205/75-15 fits rim widths of 5 inch to 6-1/2 inch whereas the 225/75-15 fits widths that are 5 inch to 6 inch. The 205 is 27.1 inches tall and the 225 is 28.4…

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Answer 8

I have a couple options for your Carolyn. The first is to replace your current side rails with the XR Rails #RTT-82381 on the Cover #RTX37VR so you will have the T-Slots. Other wise using a reack like the Adarac #A54KG would be an option as this…

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Answer 9

Yes, the Rhino-Rack Vortex Crossbars for Retrax XR and Mountain Top EVO-M Tonneau Covers #RRVA180B-RRRLT600 will fit the Roll N Lock tonneau cover with XT rails.

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Answer 10

The 71" Rhino-Rack Vortex Crossbars for Retrax XR Tonneau Covers item #RRVA180B-RRRLT600 are the correct set for your 2022 Ram 3500. These are made for full size trucks and fit in the rails of the Retrax PRO XR. These crossbars are exactly…

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Answer 11

For your setup I recommend the TrackTowers for Yakima Crossbars and Platforms - Track Mount #Y52AV which includes everything you need to mount Yakima crossbars to your Retrax cover (unless you plan on using the Round or HD bars - then you'll need…

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Answer 12

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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