What Type of Bike Rack to Use on Truck with Tonneau Cover

Published 07/19/2016

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Swagman Patrol Truck Bed Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - Fork Mount - 9-mm Skewer and 15-mm Thru-Axle

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$309.99

Thule Insta-Gater Pro Truck Bed Bike Rack - 1 Bike

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$299.95

Question:

I am looking for a bike rack to put in my truck when the Tonneau Cover is rolled up. I saw the following related to a GMC Sierra: I was wondering if this bike rack in combination with my Truxedo Tonneau Cover will work on my 2013 F150? Does the Tonneau Cover need to be installed over top of the bike rack, or can I install the bike rack over the Tonneau covers mounts/clamps already attached to the bed rails.

asked by: Troy G

Expert Reply:

Because your tonneau cover attaches to the bed rails by grabbing the inside of the bed rail you would want to go with the truck bed bike rack Thule part # TH93VR that attaches to the floor.

The Swagman part # S64701 would interfere with the tonneau since it would be putting pressure on the setup. Check out the review video I attached for this rack as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C