Thule Aero Bar Roof Rack that Can Fit Channels of RetraxPro XR Tonneau Cover

Updated 12/26/2024 | Published 04/20/2020

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Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 60" Long - Qty 2

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Question:

Hello, Do you have a cross bar system from Thule for my 2018 F150? I would prefer to have the AeroBlades if possible? Retraxpro XR - Ford 2018 F150 - Thule cross bar system With many thanks,

asked by: Steven

Expert Reply:

We do have a way to install the Thule Wingbars (next generation of the Aeroblade) in the tracks of the RetraxPro XR you have on your 2018 Ford F-150. You'd need the fit kit part # THKIT3101, the Podium feet # TH460R, and the crossbars # TH711520 that are 60 inches and you'd be set.

expert reply by: Jameson C

Frank

12/25/2024

I am installing this on a 2024 F-150, also on a retraxpro XR. The 60 in aeroblade bar is not long enough to span The t slots. It seems I need at least 63-in bars. Is the length of bar required different for the 2021 plus F-150, or am I doing something wrong?

Jameson C.

12/26/2024

@Frank Sorry for the problem this created! So Thule went and updated their bar design from the Aeroblade to the Wingbar and unfortunately they don't make a Wingbar that is longer than 60 inches like what you need so whoever updated the part numbers on this answer page just put in the longest bar available which didn't happen to be long enough. So instead you'd want the Rhino Rack Vortex Crossbars for Retrax XR Tonneaus part # RRVA165B-RRRLT600.