F150 bed rack / topper options?

[ThundahBeagle]

For me the advantage of a hard topper and rack combo were that I could put kayaks, ladders, rooftop luggage or whatever up on top, leaving the bed free for a home built sleep platform system (6 1/2 foot bed) that allowed totes of clothes, food or gear under. Taking my tonneau off allowed all that to happen and grants you more space than just the sum of both areas, just as removing a wall to create open concept in your home does. The tonneau for me a limiter unless I decide to not carry kayaks or unless I dont care what gets wet, or unless I decide to pull a trailer to carry all that

 

[badm0t0rfinger]

So, this is WAY more puzzle than I have time to solve before the trip. The Adarac is going on this time, but will be replaced this fall...likely with XTrusion.

Also, passing on the Darsche awning. OVS is identical and cheaper, so maybe that. But I'm waiting on a price from a local supplier for a Quick Pitch, and I've discovered Taruca as well. Hmmm...

I have an OVS 270 and I like it very much.

 

[dookie]

Update...

As I said, the Adarac Pro will go on short term. Stake pocket mount is perfect for keeping the tonneau. Likely to be replaced with an Xtrusion Offroad down the line. Rethinking the topper. We'll see how the awning works wrapped around the open bed.

And I pulled the trigger on a Taruca(/Bushwakka) awning. The planets lined up on this one...right side was 20% off, and the importer is 60min from my house with a single one in stock. I thought I'd pick it up, but he offered to drive it over to me personally! Be here day after tomorrow, shipping cost zero. A subsidy of Bushwakka and nearly identical...same frame, lighter weight fabric, no light strips.

Pics when I have 'em. Need to cut out the front stake pockets (!) on my shortbed and get the rack installed pronto!

 

[dookie]

Impressive in the driveway, but the Hatteras test begins tomorrow...

 

[badm0t0rfinger]

That looks massive!

 

[Todd n Natalie]

That looks massive!

I was going to make a joke here.... But family friendly site and all.....

 

[badm0t0rfinger]

I was going to make a joke here.... But family friendly site and all.....

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[Todd n Natalie]

I have an OVS 270 and I like it very much.

Nice rack.

 

[badm0t0rfinger]

Nice rack.

Oh man the gif I want to use here would absolutely get me banned.

 

[Kingsize24]

Oh man the gif I want to use here would absolutely get me banned.

Oh I agree, but.... What the heck! Live a little!

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[badm0t0rfinger]

Oh I agree, but.... What the heck! Live a little!

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Us absolutely derailing this thread....

 

[Kingsize24]

Us absolutely derailing this thread....

 

[badm0t0rfinger]

Anyways I love a good rack in bed.

 

[KB Voodoo]

Funny enough, I keep looking at Adarac to haul Kayaks as it one of the very few I've found that is compatible with a tonneau cover. I like you want to leave my tonneau cover on. (Factory fold hard 4 fold - 6.5" box) Most racks use C-Clamps and clamp to the bed rails meaning they won't work with a tonneau. Some good reading here on the subject:

https://www.f150gen14.com/forum/threads/bed-rack-above-tonneau.9317/

Tonneau Cover recommendations? Looking for Self Locking + Track for bike / canoe / cargo rack

I am starting the Tonneau cover search. I currently have a diamond back hinged colding cover that I mostly love except - a)it uses a key lock which I never lock b)there is a middle bar that can get in way with bid items. I am looking for a Tonneau cover with the following criteria: It self...

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Max Modular has a rack that will allow you to keep you cover, and you can fold it all the way up with the rack installed: https://www.max-modular.com/ford-f150-bed-racks-1/utility-rack-for-tonneau-covers