Ladder Rack and Hard Tonneau Cover for a 2016 Ford F-150 Short Bed

Updated 09/25/2018 | Published 09/23/2018

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Invis-A-Rack Folding Ladder Rack - Black Powder Coated Aluminum - 500 lbs

(16)

$947.49

BAK Revolver X2 Hard Tonneau Cover - Roll Up - Aluminum and Vinyl

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$1279.99

BAK Revolver X2 Hard Tonneau Cover - Roll Up - Aluminum and Vinyl

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$1199.99

Thule TracRac SR Sliding Truck Bed Ladder Rack - 1,250 lbs

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$1499.90

Thule TracRac SR Sliding Truck Bed Ladder Rack - 1,250 lbs

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$1499.90

Question:

Hello, I have a 2016 F150 with the short bed and I am interested in buying a ladder rack and a hard cover. Whats the most cost effective way to achieve this?

asked by: Wilson T

Expert Reply:

When you say that your 2016 Ford F-150 has a short bed is it the 6-1/2 foot bed or the 5-1/2 foot bed? And does the truck bed have the factory cargo management system or not? I want to make sure I can make the right recommendations for you so I included both below.

5-1/2 foot bed with or without cargo management system:
Ladder rack # TH43002XT-508
Tonneau cover # BAK39329 (its a hard cover that rolls up and has a vinyl top layer)

6-1/2 foot bed with or without cargo management system:
Ladder rack # TH43002XT-501
Tonneau cover # BAK39327 (also a hard cover that rolls up and has a vinyl top layer)

Basically the sliding ladder racks above are the only option because they mount on top of the bed side rails and won't interfere with a Tonneau cover. The one Tonneau cover that we know for a fact works with this ladder rack without interference is the BAK Revolver which happens to be a hard cover making that recommendation the best option.

While it is possible other covers that fit between the rails will work I can't guarantee there won't be interference. You would need to have one that either rolls up like the Revolver or you would need a retractable cover which would cost a lot more than the Revolver.