Bed cover with rack

[RemodelMonster]

@RemodelMonster

Would you happen to have the part numbers used? I really like this option, but I think I would like to go with the tray option rather than the crossbars to take advantage of the numerous accessory options.

Try looking up or asking about this part number - KRRT004T

Looks like a short leg version of the rack for the Raptor. 6 legs though, which Front Runner requires on this unit for their warranty coverage.

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[jurfie]

I love the look of the rack, but my roof top tent is the same size as my bed, so putting a rack under it wouldn't leave me any space for more gear.

I only ordered 2 pair of the short legs with the tee slot mounting feet so I don't have that info for everything you would need for the rack. It's all 4 legs and mounts for the $147. They are just under $75 for a pair.

Pickup Roll Top/Top Mount Leg - by Front Runner SKU: LASS028

2

$147.90

Pretty sure that the whole setup might run you about $1200. Try to find a picture of the rack system for the Raptor or Gladiator (might be universal) with the Retrax style tee slots on the side rails. I think that your best bet would be to talk to Farinn at the Frontrunner customer service number.

Also, it will be good for you to know what size you want the rack to be in millimeters as the price changes depending on the size.

Thanks. As for my reason for the tray rather than the crossbars: there are accessories that mount on the side and under the tray (Rotopax mounts, Maxtrax mounts, table mounts, adjustable awning mounts, etc.). Plus, it would be nice to store stuff on top when wheeling or road-tripping, but when leaving the RTT at home.

 

[RemodelMonster]

Thanks. As for my reason for the tray rather than the crossbars: there are accessories that mount on the side and under the tray (Rotopax mounts, Maxtrax mounts, table mounts, adjustable awning mounts, etc.). Plus, it would be nice to store stuff on top when wheeling or road-tripping, but when leaving the RTT at home.

Agreed! A friend gave me his old crossbars so I only had to pay for the short legs with mounts.

One of my favorite options was the Xplor mid size rack, but the way that it mounted (very securely btw), there's no way that I could have made it work with the X4. So many mods, so little time!

 

[Shoebox]

Bottom line, these FrontRunner crossbars with the short legs and Tee Slot mounting feet work "Perfectly" with my Bak Revolver X4 hard rolling tonneau. Okay, nothing is perfect - the X4 doesn't open all of the way, but it works as well as I was hoping.

I liked the look of the FrontRunner rack kit for the Raptor with the Retrax XR retractable tonneau. The Retrax XR, like the X4, comes with a built in Tee slot. Originally, I planned to order the longer legs (about 7.6") for my crossbars. When I found out that the Tee slot mounting plates were only available packaged with the shorter legs (6"), I decided to try out the shorter legs first and then place a 2nd order for the longer legs if I felt I needed them.

Turns out, the shorter legs do just what I need them to do. When you start rolling the X4, it is such a small roll, that it easily clears the rear crossbar with the shorter legs. The roll grows as you move it forward and will not go under the front crossbar. When we test fit the longer legs, the X4 still didn't clear the front crossbar - so I'm pretty sure that I will not be ordering the longer legs.

Looks great, and pretty much what I want to do. Are you certain the X4 won't roll all the way forward with longer legs on the rack? I've got an X4 on the way, and I'm looking for a relatively simple bed rack setup (to carry bikes on) that will work with it and allow the cover to roll all the way forward.

I have a Thule rack I removed from my current Chevy's canopy that will work in the t-slots of the X4, but it's not nearly tall enough. I'm kicking around ways to fabricate an extension that would clamp to the t-slot and mount the Thule base to, whatever height would be required to clear the X4 (6-12"?).

 

[RemodelMonster]

You just might be able to roll that X4 forward another 8 or 10 inches more - I'm not sure.

When you order the feet that fit in the tee slot, they come with the short legs, but the longer legs need to be ordered separately - so I never got to test them.

After I saw how far forward I was able to roll the X4 and how if I wanted to roll it further, I would just need to position the forward crossbar a few inches further forward, I decided not to order the longer legs. Of that extra space gained in rolling the top farther forward, you still won't have access to the bed directly under the rolled up X4 and crossbar.

It is possible that the longer legs might help you roll the top farther forward if your application involved having the forward crossbar positioned further rearward. Between the taller leg and the smaller roll at that position, your X4 might easily clear.

Last concern I had was the amount of rocking and rolling that I experienced in the jeep on a recent trip. I've had 4x4 vehicles continuously since my 1979 Toyota 4x4, but I could use more experience in the rocky areas. That recent experience had me considering how much force would be exerted on the tee slots and the few bolts holding the X4 rails onto the bed. I'm no engineer (my friend is), but I just figured that the taller legs would be even harder on the tracks in the rocks or if I hit some unexpected whoop Dee doos. Everything seems plenty strong enough for overlanding and daily driving.

The shorter legs keep my roof top tent below my roofline - which might come in handy for when I get taller tires and want to park in the garage.

Good luck and post some pics!

 

[Shoebox]

You just might be able to roll that X4 forward another 8 or 10 inches more - I'm not sure.

When you order the feet that fit in the tee slot, they come with the short legs, but the longer legs need to be ordered separately - so I never got to test them.

After I saw how far forward I was able to roll the X4 and how if I wanted to roll it further, I would just need to position the forward crossbar a few inches further forward, I decided not to order the longer legs. Of that extra space gained in rolling the top farther forward, you still won't have access to the bed directly under the rolled up X4 and crossbar.

It is possible that the longer legs might help you roll the top farther forward if your application involved having the forward crossbar positioned further rearward. Between the taller leg and the smaller roll at that position, your X4 might easily clear.

Last concern I had was the amount of rocking and rolling that I experienced in the jeep on a recent trip. I've had 4x4 vehicles continuously since my 1979 Toyota 4x4, but I could use more experience in the rocky areas. That recent experience had me considering how much force would be exerted on the tee slots and the few bolts holding the X4 rails onto the bed. I'm no engineer (my friend is), but I just figured that the taller legs would be even harder on the tracks in the rocks or if I hit some unexpected whoop Dee doos. Everything seems plenty strong enough for overlanding and daily driving.

The shorter legs keep my roof top tent below my roofline - which might come in handy for when I get taller tires and want to park in the garage.

Good luck and post some pics!

Thanks for the input! I don't do any hardcore wheeling, the primary purpose would be holding bikes or maybe a rocket box for more storage for when we go camping, towing our small toyhauler.

I'll probably just fab up some leg extensions for my existing Thule rack setup (cheapest route) or maybe go with the Yakima Outpost HD. It seems to have the clearance I need without being too tall. The feet on it seem pretty robust and able to spread the load across the t-track. Add their SideBars to tie it together and it should be plenty strong. Maybe I just talked myself into it. LOL

 

[racleejr]

Has anyone tried these? The Adarac system has two heights to choose from and fits a lot of different covers. I am using the Rough Country flush mount hard fold and both heights will fit. The shorter version will require me to unbolt the tower for the cover to fold so I will likely go with the taller version.

The one thing with these racks is they are not going to hold a bunch of accessories like shovels, etc with out some mods but I think they might be a good starting point at a good price for most people.

Let me know what you guys think. I will be looking at an RTT and possibly kayaks at some point. I still use a Kuat hitch rack for my mountain bikes so that part i have covered.

https://rhrswag.com/product/adarac-...020&product_make=Jeep&product_model=Gladiator

 

[jurfie]

Has anyone tried these? The Adarac system has two heights to choose from and fits a lot of different covers. I am using the Rough Country flush mount hard fold and both heights will fit. The shorter version will require me to unbolt the tower for the cover to fold so I will likely go with the taller version.

The one thing with these racks is they are not going to hold a bunch of accessories like shovels, etc with out some mods but I think they might be a good starting point at a good price for most people.

Let me know what you guys think. I will be looking at an RTT and possibly kayaks at some point. I still use a Kuat hitch rack for my mountain bikes so that part i have covered.

https://rhrswag.com/product/adarac-...020&product_make=Jeep&product_model=Gladiator

Interesting. I like the continuous angle with the t-slot bar to mount; it is similar to an idea I had that would allow a tonneau cover. Too bad you have to drill into the bed rail, it would be nice if it had a bracket to connect to the Trail Rail.

It states 500 lbs capacity; I assume that is static. I wonder what the dynamic load capacity is for offroading?

 

[EstoJTR]

Thanks for the input! I don't do any hardcore wheeling, the primary purpose would be holding bikes or maybe a rocket box for more storage for when we go camping, towing our small toyhauler.

I'll probably just fab up some leg extensions for my existing Thule rack setup (cheapest route) or maybe go with the Yakima Outpost HD. It seems to have the clearance I need without being too tall. The feet on it seem pretty robust and able to spread the load across the t-track. Add their SideBars to tie it together and it should be plenty strong. Maybe I just talked myself into it. LOL

Interested in some pictures if you go this route. I've seen people go with the OverHaul HD and X4 but not the OutPost HD yet, and am wondering if the X4 will cleanly roll past the inside tie-down hooks, as well as if the footpads are different enough for the rubber seals on the X4 to lie flat or not.

 

[racleejr]

Interesting. I like the continuous angle with the t-slot bar to mount; it is similar to an idea I had that would allow a tonneau cover. Too bad you have to drill into the bed rail, it would be nice if it had a bracket to connect to the Trail Rail.

It states 500 lbs capacity; I assume that is static. I wonder what the dynamic load capacity is for offroading?

I did chat with a rep from the company and she said you can off road with an RTT on top but it would void the warranty. I did not ask about dynamic load though.

Once I get the bars I am going to see if I can find a molle panel that is flat, close to 55 inches long and about 6 - 10 inches tall. I was thinking I could bolt it to the towers and mount accessories to it. It might also help add some rigidity to the rack when off road. I am in PA so my adventures with an RTT will very mild for now.

I was thinking about something like this...


https://caliraisedled.com/collectio...raised-led-roof-rack-mounted-molle-gear-panel

 

[Toney]

This appears to best the best bed cover solution that I can find. Any of you tried one yet?

https://www.etrailer.com/Tonneau-Covers/Jeep/Gladiator/2020/PE54FR.html?VehicleID=202064260

This is the road armor rack install instructions, it is confirmed that this style bed cover works with their bed cover brackets.

https://roadarmor.com/pub/media/installation-guides/TCB_DBCB-COVER BRACKETS_Install.pdf

I have the factory roll up bed cover which unfortunately does not work with the road armor brackets so this is the solution I am looking into.

The bed cover comes in a couple different variations, all aluminum or aluminum and vinyl, matte black or gloss black.

What do you guys think? A little pricey but not terrible, good reviews on this product, I've seen a similar bed cover priced at over $2200. This one is $1200-$1800.

 

[Jeefo]

This appears to best the best bed cover solution that I can find. Any of you tried one yet?

https://www.etrailer.com/Tonneau-Covers/Jeep/Gladiator/2020/PE54FR.html?VehicleID=202064260

This is the road armor rack install instructions, it is confirmed that this style bed cover works with their bed cover brackets.

https://roadarmor.com/pub/media/installation-guides/TCB_DBCB-COVER BRACKETS_Install.pdf

I have the factory roll up bed cover which unfortunately does not work with the road armor brackets so this is the solution I am looking into.

The bed cover comes in a couple different variations, all aluminum or aluminum and vinyl, matte black or gloss black.

What do you guys think? A little pricey but not terrible, good reviews on this product, I've seen a similar bed cover priced at over $2200. This one is $1200-$1800.

Only thing I doing like as much is the space the canister takes up in the bed. But definitely retractable cover is convenient.
Check out the new post by TrailRax's new Bed Rack on the forum. Looks like they'll be releasing a full height that would work with the folding tonneau cover.

 

[MynticeLX]

Finally was able to find a solution for my Yakima Outpost rack and tonneau cover. Used a combination of Elevate Rails with the Literider tonneau cover. Perfect fit and feels very secure.

 

[Jeefo]

Finally was able to find a solution for my Yakima Outpost rack and tonneau cover. Used a combination of Elevate Rails with the Literider tonneau cover. Perfect fit and feels very secure.

That looks nice. I've definitely considered the Yakima route.

I think I'm going to pull the trigger on KB Voodoo 10" Max Modular rack and just accept my tri fold will only be able to partially open in the last section.

 

[mikepatrisso]

Finally was able to find a solution for my Yakima Outpost rack and tonneau cover. Used a combination of Elevate Rails with the Literider tonneau cover. Perfect fit and feels very secure.

Wow super intriguing... I have the elevate rails and

Finally was able to find a solution for my Yakima Outpost rack and tonneau cover. Used a combination of Elevate Rails with the Literider tonneau cover. Perfect fit and feels very secure.

Wow super intriguing. I have the elevate rails and a truxedo lopro tonneau as I’ve been waiting for tuxedo to re-release the elevate rack. A few weeks back I decided to give up and I bought the Yakima overhaul HD because I’ve liked the looks of it. I’m recalling older posts where I believe folks attempted what you’re showing above. Did you achieve this with the Yakima tonneau adapter kit? I’d like to try this since I seem to have everything in my garage. Though I don’t have the Yakima tonneau kit.

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