Does The Pace Edwards Contractor Rig Ladder Rack Have To Have The Tonneau Cover To Be Installed?
Updated 10/30/2025 | Published 10/08/2025
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Question:
Looking at a ladder rack that shows the bed cover with it. I need to know if I have to purchase the cover with it. The part is 311-CR4005 please let me know Thank you
asked by: Denny A
Expert Reply:
Hi Denny!
The Pace Edwards Contractor Rig Rack Truck Bed Ladder Rack # 311-CR6008 will currently only fit Pace Edwards tonneau covers that come with their Explorer rails (see attached image). If you do not already have one of these on your 2026 Ram 1500, I have 6.5' and 5.5' options listed below, but I do have to mention that none of these will work if you have the RamBoxes.
6.5' Bed:
Pace Edwards Bedlocker Retractable Hard Tonneau Cover w/ Explorer Series Rails - Electric - Aluminum # PE57UV
Pace Edwards Full-Metal JackRabbit Retractable Hard Tonneau Cover w Explorer Series Rails - Aluminum # PE35CV
5.5 Bed:
Pace Edwards Bedlocker Retractable Hard Tonneau Cover w/ Explorer Series Rails - Electric - Aluminum # PE83CV
Pace Edwards Full-Metal JackRabbit Retractable Hard Tonneau Cover w Explorer Series Rails - Aluminum # PE34CV
If you do have the RamBoxes or would prefer to not have to get a tonneau cover to install a ladder rack, just let me know and I can see what else we have available for you. Oh, and your bed size wouldn't hurt to know as well. : )
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Pace Edwards Contractor Rig Rack Truck Bed Ladder Rack - Aluminum
- Ladder Racks
- Truck Bed
- Fixed Rack
- Crossbar Rack
- Tonneau Compatible
- Over-Cab Height
- 1200 lbs
- Over the Cab
- No Drilling Required
- Pace Edwards
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Lazer S.
10/30/2025
Hey Denny, how did things go with the Contractor Rig ladder rack and tonneau cover options for your Ram 1500? Did one of the Explorer rail covers end up fitting your setup? Your update could make it easier for others working on the same combo.