Rack For Retrax Pro XR Tonneau on 2020 Ford F-150 For Two 50 lb E-Bikes
Updated 09/27/2021 | Published 09/25/2021 >
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I have a Retrax Pro XR cover mounted on a 2020 Ford F-150 Super Crew 4dr 5.5 short box. I need an E-bike rack solution to mount on crossbars across the truck bed that will handle the weight of E-Bikes in this case 2 Trek E-Bikes weighing about 50 lbs each so a total of 100 lbs. Ideas on crossbars/mounts and bike racks? Thanks!!
asked by: Jim F
Expert Reply:
So there is a rack system you can install in the T-slots of your 2021 Ford F-150's RetraxPRO XR Hard Tonneau Cover # RTT-80373 that will allow you to mount your e-bikes. However, since rack-mounted bike racks have a lower weight capacity, you will need to remove the batteries in order to meet the weight limit of 45 lbs.
With that in mind, here is the rack system and bike rack you can use for your truck:
- Yakima OutPost HD Overland Truck Bed Rack w/ Tonneau Cover Adapter # Y01152-5855
- Yakima HighRoad Roof Bike Rack # Y02114
The OutPost is designed to work with the RetraxPRO XR tonneau cover on your F-150, and it has plenty of capacity to carry both of your bikes and the rack. The HighRoad is a wheel-mounted rack so it won't contact your frame, gripping you bikes by the front tire.
Like I mentioned, the HighRoad does have a 45 lb per-bike capacity, so removing the battery will be needed, but this is the only rack that will be able to fit the spread of the OutPost and be able to carry your bikes. The only other thing you may want to do is add lock cores in order to secure your bike and the bike rack; for two HighRoads you will need the Yakima Same Key System (SKS) Lock Cores # Y07204.
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RetraxPRO XR Hard Tonneau Cover - Retractable - Aluminum - Matte Black - Accessory T-Slots
- Tonneau Cover
- Retractable - Manual
- Rack Compatible
- Opens at Tailgate
- Built-In Lock
- Low Profile - Top of Bed Rails
- Aluminum
- Matte
- Retrax
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