Converting RetraxONE MX Tonneau Cover on a 2021 Ford F-150 5-1/2' Bed To Add Crossbars Above Bed
Published 03/11/2024
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I purchased a used 2021 Ford F150, and I am fairly certain this is the Tonneau Cover already installed. Its serial number is 21090550649001. 2 Questions: 1 I want to install cross bars-but I can see that this cover does not have the T-Channel. My hope is that there is some bracket I could install under the cover-maybe Billie Bars or similar? I aim to have this truck ready for a cross-country trip to use my rooftop carrier and perhaps a cargo basket/kayak/bike on cross bars over the bed, with the cover in place. What would you suggest? I dont really need a whole ladder rack set up and would prefer lower profile. 2 Is it possible to get a replacement key to the Tonneau Cover? I dont really feel the need to replace the core-but will do so if required. I would also not like to spend 80 zillion dollars! Please guide me!
asked by: Carolyn
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Expert Reply:
I have a couple options for your Carolyn. The first is to replace your current side rails with the XR Rails # RTT-82381 on the Cover # RTX37VR so you will have the T-Slots. Other wise using a reack like the Adarac # A54KG would be an option as this places the rails about half way up your window and attaches to the stake bed pockets.
If you go the route of the T-Slots you will want the Yakima Crossbars # Y00427, Towers # Y53TR and 2 sets of the Landing Pads # Y00221.
For your keys you will need to contact Retrax as we only carry the Lock Assembly # RTX25QR and not replacement keys for it.
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RetraxONE MX Hard Tonneau Cover - Retractable - Polycarbonate - Matte Black
- Tonneau Cover
- Retractable - Manual
- Not Rack Compatible
- Opens at Tailgate
- Built-In Lock
- Low Profile - Top of Bed Rails
- Hard Plastic
- Matte
- Retrax
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