Truck Bed Bike Racks Compatible With Tonneau Cover

Updated 06/23/2020 | Published 08/01/2015

Question:

Hello, is there any system similar to The Thule Bed-Rider, # TH822XT or to the Swagman truck bed bike rack # S64702 that can work on a truck bed that has a Tonneau Cover ???

asked by: MATIAS M

Expert Reply:

The Thule Insta-Gater Pro, part # TH93VR would be a very good choice that wouldn't involve any drilling into the vehicle. Because the rack is a wheel mount bike rack, you wouldn't need to remove the bike's front wheel. Because the rack is closed in the tailgate, it can easily be removed when it's not needed.

expert reply by: Mike L

Craig

6/20/2020

I think Mike L. may have missed the point of the question of compatibility with a tonneau cover. I have the same question, but I really want a bike rack that mounts above the truck bed and allows me to close the tonneau cover with the bike on the rack. Do I have any good, reasonably priced options?

Chris R.

6/23/2020

If your tonneau cover installs inside the bed rails you could install a crossbar setup to the top of the rails like what's described in the answer page I linked below. With the crossbars you'll then be able to attach a roof-mounted bike carrier over the bed.

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