Over the Truck Bed Kayak Carrier Compatible with BAKFlip MX4 for 2018 Ford F-150
Question:
I have a 2018 F150 with the 5.5 ft bed. I’ve also installed a BackFlip BX4 hard cover. Now I want to install a rack to carry two kayaks. What’s my options?
asked by: Jeff
Expert Reply:
I have a solution for you, but because the BAKFlip MX4 # BAK48329 is a folding hard tonneau cover, you don't really have options as much as a single solution. The only ladder rack that we have confirmed for use with the MX4 is the Adarac Pro Series # A4000955 that you were looking at, since the uprights on the Adarac are not tilted inwards like they are on many other ladder racks. The Adarac Pro Series has a 500-lbs capacity and will allow you to carry your kayaks on the crossbars of the rack.
To add a layer of protection between the kayaks and the bars I recommend using the Malone Rack Pads for Crossbars # MPG314. Because of the dimensions of the crossbars on the Adarac Pro Series, J style kayak carriers like the etrailer # e98878, are going to have a tough time fitting on the bars securely- so I recommend going with the padded carrier route. I've also linked our selection of watersport carrier pads similar to the Malone pads mentioned above, that you can have a look at as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
BAKFlip MX4 Hard Tonneau Cover - Folding - Aluminum - Matte Finish
- Tonneau Cover
- Fold-Up - Hard
- Rack Compatible
- Opens at Tailgate
- Tailgate Lock
- Flush Profile - Inside Bed Rails
- Aluminum
- Matte
- BAK Industries
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etrailer Kayak Carrier w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Fishing Kayak
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- J-Style
- Folding
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- etrailer
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Malone Rack Pads for Crossbars - Surfboard or Kayak - 25" Long - Qty 2
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Paddle Board
- Roof Mount Carrier
- Crossbar Pads
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Rear Loading
- Hook-and-Loop Mount
- No Load Assist
- Malone
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Adarac Pro Series Custom Truck Bed Ladder Rack - Aluminum - Silver - 500 lbs
- Ladder Racks
- Truck Bed
- Fixed Rack
- Work and Recreation
- Aluminum
- Over-Cab Height
- 500 lbs
- Over the Bed
- No-Drill Application
- Adarac
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