What Bed Cover and Kayak Rack Work Together on a 2024 Ford F-150 5'5" Short Bed?  

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Hello Greg,

I completely understand the confusion. Once you start looking at tonneau covers and ladder racks together, the compatibility information can get overwhelming very quickly.

For your 2024 Ford F-150 SuperCrew with the 5-1/2 foot bed, I would recommend the BAKFlip G2 Hard Tonneau Cover # BAK96FR paired with the Adarac Aluminum Series Custom Truck Bed Ladder Rack # A4001234 in silver or # A66RR in matte black. These work very well together because the Adarac rack mounts to the bed rails without interfering with the BAKFlip's installation points or folding operation.

The BAKFlip G2 is a hard folding aluminum cover, so you won't have to deal with a soft vinyl cover or Velcro. It provides a clean appearance, excellent cargo protection, and folds toward the cab when you need bed access. When folded, it still allows you to take advantage of the rack system for carrying longer gear.

The Adarac rack is a great choice for hauling kayaks because it provides a sturdy elevated mounting point above the bed while still allowing the tonneau cover to remain installed and functional. Unlike many ladder racks that occupy the same space as a tonneau cover, the Adarac system is designed specifically to work with compatible bed covers like the BAKFlip G2. This gives you the best of both worlds: secure, weather-resistant storage in the bed and a strong rack system for transporting your kayak. I've attached an image showing how they mount side by side so you can get a better idea of how the rack and cover work together.

Another feature I like is that the Adarac uprights can be removed when you don't need them, leaving only the low-profile side rails behind. That helps maintain the clean look of the truck while giving you the flexibility to reinstall the rack whenever you're ready to haul your kayak again.

What kind of kayaks do you have, and where is your favorite place to go? I can't wait for July 18th, there is a group of us going out on a 5 mile creek kayak trip =)

expert reply by: Kate F

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Bak Hard Cover and Adarc Installed Together
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