Recommended Crossbars For RetraxPRO XR Tonneau Cover On a 2021 Ford F-150 5-1/2' Short Bed

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Looking for best fit and function mount and crossbars to integrate with a Retrax Pro XR cover on a 2021 F150 XLT with a 67inch bed. Thank you!

asked by: Tony

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I recommend the Rhino-Rack Vortex Crossbar System # RRVA180B-RRRLT600 for the RetraxPRO XR Hard Tonneau Cover # RTX47SR on your 2021 Ford F-150. These crossbars are 71" wide giving you a wide surface area for larger accessories. The 3" legs will slide into the track slots already on your tonneau cover rails, keeping your loads low on the bed and protected from the wind.

If you will need to be able to carry objects that are longer than your 67" bed length the Yakima OverHaul HD Adjustable Truck Bed Ladder Rack # Y01151-5755 may be a better option. This rack is height adjustable from 19" to 30" above the truck bed rails. This kit is also designed to slide into the rails on the Retrax tonneau cover.

expert reply by: Bud M

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