Will The Yakima BedRock HD Towers Work With The Rhino-Rack Vortex Crossbars For Retrax XR?

Updated 04/07/2021 | Published 04/06/2021

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Yakima BedRock HD Towers for Truck Bed Rails - Qty 4

(2)

$298.95

Adarac Aluminum Series Custom Truck Bed Ladder Rack - Silver - 500 lbs

(52)

$729.00

Yakima HD Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 55" Long - Qty 2

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$318.95

Yakima BedRock HD Truck Bed Rack - Aluminum - 300 lbs - 78" Crossbars

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$617.90

Question:

Are the Yakima Bedrock HD towers compatible with the Rhino Vortex bars that come with the Retrax XR series? I bought the Rhino Vortex Retrax XR series but would like to use the bars without the Retrax cover and Rhino towers.

asked by: Ronaldo E

Expert Reply:

The Yakima BedRock HD Towers for Truck Bed Rails # Y01160 are only compatible with Yakima HD crossbars such as the Yakima HD Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 55" Long # Y01156. These towers will not be compatible with any Rhino-Rack crossbars. The Rhino-Rack Vortex Crossbar System for Retrax XR Series and Mountain Top EVO-M Tonneau Covers # RRVA180B-RRRLT600 is only meant to be installed onto the Retrax XR Tonneau Cover rails, so if you want to use a truck-bed rack without the Retrax cover then you will need to go a different route.

The Yakima BedRock system that I recommend for your 2021 Toyota Tundra with 5-1/2 foot bed is Yakima BedRock HD Truck Bed Rack - Aluminum - 300 lbs - 78" Crossbars # Y01160-59. This will fit regardless if you have the factory deck rail system or not. If you would like a truck bed rack that is raised above the roof to accommodate larger items like kayaks, then you will want to go with Adarac Aluminum Series Custom Truck Bed Ladder Rack - Aluminum - 500 lbs # A4001665. I attached a demonstration video for you to check out.

expert reply by: Andrew N