@@melvintorres3216 , I have links to those products to order on Amazon in the description below. I ordered mine as a package deal through tonneaufactoryoutlet.com.
@Chad Binette, this is true for nesting the racks together. I am also using a tool box slide and basket to slide on and off on the inner rails so I have set my racks up on the same outer rail. They can be adjusted to fit either slot desired.
These racks are super solid aluminum extrusion. They are rated for 1,200lbs. I've had lumber, canoes, plywood, doors, and many other things loaded on the racks with no issue at all.
Estes Landscaping, I have not stored them in the truck bed but I imagine you could. With the shorter bed on my truck and how much space the rolling cover takes up I'm not sure if they would fit. I would usually store them in my shed when not in use.
@@larisonlifestyle thanks for the reply! One more question…could you break down the cross bars in a short amount of time? I will need to remove them occasionally so it would be helpful to know. Thanks again!
@@esteslandscaping6947 in short Yes. To remove the vertical legs from the crossbar it is only 8 Allen bolts per rack including the diagonal bracing. I suggest using a quality anti-seize thread locker on ALL BOLTS especially if you want to take it apart at some point. Winter conditions and road grime can cause any of the bolts to seize. I once had to drill out the center of a tension knob bolt to relieve it because it seized on the rack. TracRac supplied me with a replacement knob under warranty.
You definitely have to be careful loading items on the racks. TracRac does make a cantilevered forward rack. I didn't care for them because it takes up precious width of the rack near the cab. I ended up using a single removable rhino rack crossbar over the cab for longer items.
rwblue00 Yes I have had issues with water leaking in the cover in both corners at the tailgate. This only happens during heavy storms and helps to park facing downhill to limit the amount of water.
Khriz, I'm not familiar with the newer models but customer service at www.tonneaufactoryoutlet.com should be able to help you. They were great with helping me select my set up and are the go to vendor for tonneau covers and rack combos.
Sam Sung, the rails on my Retrax cover were notched around the stake pockets for mounting the TracRac rails. These were specifically ordered together for this reason. You could probably modify your rails by cutting around the areas where your stake pockets are but you will most likely void your warranty by doing so.
I'm thinking about using this setup for my F250. How do the TracRac SR rails mount down? Do you have to drill through the Rextrax top plate? I'm trying to decide if it's better to just get the RetraxPro XR with the integrated rails or this setup. I think the TracRac may be a little more robust/stronger. Thoughts? Thanks...
hagpound , the TracRac SR rails mount in the stake pockets with an expanding rubber block and anchor bolt. If you order the Retrax cover with the SR rails as a combo the rails on the Retrax cover will be routed around your stake pockets for mounting the TracRac SR rails. This system is designed to work with each other as long as the correct cover is ordered or you order them as the combo. The TracRac SR rails are super sturdy and can carry a lot of weight, if I remember correctly 1,200lbs. Make sure to check the torque of the stake pocket blocks every once in a while incase they loosen up from heavy use or extreme temperature changes. The ease of being able to slide them together or slide them off when not in use is the best part of this system.
I did look at them. The reason I didn't go that route is due to its retracting method. If you have a full load of items up next to the cab you wouldn't be able to fold the cover down to open it up until after unloading it. With that said I do miss the space lost from the Retrax cover.
@@jacobsupgrades Yeah, I've seen the reviews noting that, but I have a vinyl tri-fold now and use a snake grabber tool from amazon to pull stuff from the front of the bed when unloading. It actually works pretty well. I originally bought it for the intended purpose, but keep it in the truck most of the time now for both purposes. I think I too would miss the space taken by the canister and I like that the Peragon can be easily removed if the whole bed is needed. Thanks for your input. I appreciate your videos on your bed set-up. I have the same truck.
Jacob - Same question as above. Would you please post the part number and/or a link to of the inserts you used? I'm using my rack to carry a Saranac 160 canoe and it has the same rivets you described. I haven't actually used the rack yet. Thanks in advance.
I'm very disappointed with this because you're not telling us how this Thule installs. Bed cover has plenty of videos but nobody I've seen yet puts a Thule on top of it. How are these rails installed over the bed cover mounting and slide rails?
The shims come with the TracRac SR rail kit. I did stack some additional rubber shims with adhesive on one side towards the tailgate due to the taper of the truck bed rail. I can't remember if the rubber shims came with the rail or the Retrax cover. I had ordered the Retrax One cover and TracRac SR as one package. The rubber shims did end up squeezing out some under the hot sun and re-torquing to spec but the rails still sit level and square.
Thx Jacon for posting this. I do have a Retrax Pro toneau cover on my '18 Tundra, however the railing I chose did not have the pre-cutouts so am I out of luck for this TracRAC SR system unless I repurchase the precut tracks? Mainly looking for method of transporting our kayaks and also able to use the tow hitch for carrying bicycles.
MrNijav10, I would suggest purchasing the Retrax Pro rails with the notches already pre-cut for the stake pockets. You could probably notch them yourself but you would be voiding your warranty on the cover.
Thanks for posting. Great system. I'd like to put this on my 2016 F150. I have the Retrax already but it doesn't have the cutouts for the stake pockets. Retrax will sell me new rails, but they said the cutouts are there by the tailgate only. Is that right? Also, do you think I could cut the Retrax rails to open up the access to the stake pockets myself, both by the tailgate and the window? Thanks!
John, thanks for the questions. I do believe you could cut open or notch the retrax rails yourself but you may void your warranty. There are stake pockets against the cab but you will have to cut them open to access them. See my video link below on how to locate and cut out the pocket on a 2015 F150 5.5ft bed. ruclips.net/video/zUVCt0B0JE8/видео.html
The Retrax rails I ordered were already notch for both front and rear stake pockets. I ordered my setup as a package through Tonneau Factory Outlet. They reassured me before I purchased the setup that the Retrax rails are notched for both front and rear stake pocket locations if you plan to use the TracRac SR setup with your Retrax cover.
You mentioned in another video you will discuss options to store cargo above the bed. I also have a Retrax cover, but have not yet purchased the TracRac SR. I'm interested in being able to have one or more fork-mount bike racks above the closed the bed. So my question is this, is there a mount that would attach to the SR side rails that would allow for crossbars/loadbars to be mounted low just above the top of the bed, to which the bike racks could be attached? Are you aware of any such solution? In any event, great video and review, thanks for posting! -CK
CK, Thanks for the question and comment. In short response to your question I would say yes, but you may have to do some experimenting. I used the toolbox slide mounts as my base for mounting (2) 65" Inno square load bars to. Then I mounted a 26"x59" Rhino Rack steel mesh basket half to it. This allows me to slide my rack basket up against the cab and out of the way once loaded. The toolbox slides are only 18" long so I think you would need (2) sets of toolbox slides with (2) load bars and possibly 1-2 channel mounted bike carriers to keep everything square if you plan to slide your bike around. Stay tuned for a video on this basket set up as well as a fork mounted bike option. Please subscribe to my channel and post requests to my channel page or videos if there's something else you would like to see a how to or review of. Thanks!
Jacob, Appreciate the response. What you're describing makes sense, and I can picture your setup, as well as the one you're proposing for my solution. Could you please provide a link to the toolbox slides you are using? The only other accessory I've come across that would attach to the SR slide rails is the tie-down attachment. Not sure if those would allow a similar custom setup, with a smaller footprint. Just a thought. Thanks again! -CK
I used all the hardware for the toolbox mounting kit. I mocked up how the bars would fit on the slides, marked my holes on the load bars then drilled through them. Slide the T-bolt into the toolbox slide while on the SR rails then bolt down your load bars. I assembled everything while on the SR rails to make sure everything stayed square.
pjlee74 , thank you for the comments. The rims are Fuel Octane in 17" size with 33" BFG KO's. I have since replaced the KO's with the newer KO2's and love them in all weather and terrain.
Way to much maintenance on this system, gonna go with one piece iron rack then have it stripped down and powder coated red with 3 protective clear coats.
Those trac rac are a god send super useful
They are very useful and flexible. It's amazing how much these light aluminum racks can haul.
Hi how you doing
@melvin torres, I'm doing well! How about yourself? Thanks for the reminder I will work on an updated review video for yall.
@@jacobsupgrades hey I just want to ask you were I can get a cover just like yours and those tracks to I have a Ford F-150 platinum 2013 thanks
@@melvintorres3216 , I have links to those products to order on Amazon in the description below. I ordered mine as a package deal through tonneaufactoryoutlet.com.
Thank you very much brother
The back rack should be on the inner t-rail so you can slide the racks into each other for most space.
@Chad Binette, this is true for nesting the racks together. I am also using a tool box slide and basket to slide on and off on the inner rails so I have set my racks up on the same outer rail. They can be adjusted to fit either slot desired.
nice vid but i need a better view of the drainage .thats a good idea
ell geee, I am working on a second review video now that covers this. Thank you for the feedback.
landscape video would be nice
I WANT TO KNOW HOW "SOLID" THE UPRIGHTS, AND CROSS BARS ARE!!! I WILL NOT TOLERATE ANY WIGGLE, WOBBLE FLEX, OR FLIMZY RACK!!!....
These racks are super solid aluminum extrusion. They are rated for 1,200lbs. I've had lumber, canoes, plywood, doors, and many other things loaded on the racks with no issue at all.
This setup is fantastic, the one feature Thule really needs to add though is adjustable height on the rack.
xlr8r17, Thule does actually offer one but it wont work with a tonneau cover because the vertical rails retract into the bed.
Exactly what I needed to see! Need to remove them when not needed. Do you ever store them in the truck bed? If so, do they take up much room?
Estes Landscaping, I have not stored them in the truck bed but I imagine you could. With the shorter bed on my truck and how much space the rolling cover takes up I'm not sure if they would fit. I would usually store them in my shed when not in use.
@@larisonlifestyle thanks for the reply! One more question…could you break down the cross bars in a short amount of time? I will need to remove them occasionally so it would be helpful to know. Thanks again!
@@esteslandscaping6947 in short Yes. To remove the vertical legs from the crossbar it is only 8 Allen bolts per rack including the diagonal bracing. I suggest using a quality anti-seize thread locker on ALL BOLTS especially if you want to take it apart at some point. Winter conditions and road grime can cause any of the bolts to seize. I once had to drill out the center of a tension knob bolt to relieve it because it seized on the rack. TracRac supplied me with a replacement knob under warranty.
@@jacobsupgrades thank you for all your help. Very informative!
This is so old I'm guessing that won't get addressed
I hope I can buy one rack for my protection of the top of the cab and window. Home Depot is the first stop I hope.
You definitely have to be careful loading items on the racks. TracRac does make a cantilevered forward rack. I didn't care for them because it takes up precious width of the rack near the cab. I ended up using a single removable rhino rack crossbar over the cab for longer items.
Any trouble with water leaking in truck bed with this Retrax tonneau cover?
rwblue00 Yes I have had issues with water leaking in the cover in both corners at the tailgate. This only happens during heavy storms and helps to park facing downhill to limit the amount of water.
Nice setup. Planning do the same thing and wondering if RETRAXPRO XR instead of MX is compatible with the TRACRAC SR? And can use the same T-rails?
Khriz, I'm not familiar with the newer models but customer service at www.tonneaufactoryoutlet.com should be able to help you. They were great with helping me select my set up and are the go to vendor for tonneau covers and rack combos.
no lock for the rack?
WestCoast, you can buy locking knobs for the racks, I personally haven't had a need for them.
Nice but far overpriced
Dennis, I agree it is pricy but, durability, flexibility, weight carrying capacity and quality all come at a price.
I have the same Retrax cover on my Frontier. How did you mount the TracRac rail on?
Sam Sung, the rails on my Retrax cover were notched around the stake pockets for mounting the TracRac rails. These were specifically ordered together for this reason. You could probably modify your rails by cutting around the areas where your stake pockets are but you will most likely void your warranty by doing so.
@@jacobsupgrades thank you. I appreciate it.
I'm thinking about using this setup for my F250. How do the TracRac SR rails mount down? Do you have to drill through the Rextrax top plate? I'm trying to decide if it's better to just get the RetraxPro XR with the integrated rails or this setup. I think the TracRac may be a little more robust/stronger. Thoughts? Thanks...
hagpound , the TracRac SR rails mount in the stake pockets with an expanding rubber block and anchor bolt. If you order the Retrax cover with the SR rails as a combo the rails on the Retrax cover will be routed around your stake pockets for mounting the TracRac SR rails. This system is designed to work with each other as long as the correct cover is ordered or you order them as the combo. The TracRac SR rails are super sturdy and can carry a lot of weight, if I remember correctly 1,200lbs. Make sure to check the torque of the stake pocket blocks every once in a while incase they loosen up from heavy use or extreme temperature changes. The ease of being able to slide them together or slide them off when not in use is the best part of this system.
@@jacobsupgrades Awesome! Appreciate the feedback... The setup on your truck looks great.
Thanks for the review. Well done. Did you consider the Peragon cover? It is compatible with the TracRac according to their website.
I did look at them. The reason I didn't go that route is due to its retracting method. If you have a full load of items up next to the cab you wouldn't be able to fold the cover down to open it up until after unloading it. With that said I do miss the space lost from the Retrax cover.
@@jacobsupgrades Yeah, I've seen the reviews noting that, but I have a vinyl tri-fold now and use a snake grabber tool from amazon to pull stuff from the front of the bed when unloading. It actually works pretty well. I originally bought it for the intended purpose, but keep it in the truck most of the time now for both purposes. I think I too would miss the space taken by the canister and I like that the Peragon can be easily removed if the whole bed is needed.
Thanks for your input. I appreciate your videos on your bed set-up. I have the same truck.
Nice setup! It’s great to see ractrac and retrax compatability
Nice review. Where did you get the rubber inserts that protect the top of the bars from scratching?
I ordered the rubber inserts from Realtruck.com
Jacob - Same question as above. Would you please post the part number and/or a link to of the inserts you used? I'm using my rack to carry a Saranac 160 canoe and it has the same rivets you described. I haven't actually used the rack yet. Thanks in advance.
Wish i had the money to start a universal rack system.
Very informative
I'm very disappointed with this because you're not telling us how this Thule installs. Bed cover has plenty of videos but nobody I've seen yet puts a Thule on top of it. How are these rails installed over the bed cover mounting and slide rails?
My review video is a little old it's from 2017
Where did you get those spacers between the tracrac rail and the retrax rail?
The shims come with the TracRac SR rail kit. I did stack some additional rubber shims with adhesive on one side towards the tailgate due to the taper of the truck bed rail. I can't remember if the rubber shims came with the rail or the Retrax cover. I had ordered the Retrax One cover and TracRac SR as one package. The rubber shims did end up squeezing out some under the hot sun and re-torquing to spec but the rails still sit level and square.
Thx Jacon for posting this. I do have a Retrax Pro toneau cover on my '18 Tundra, however the railing I chose did not have the pre-cutouts so am I out of luck for this TracRAC SR system unless I repurchase the precut tracks? Mainly looking for method of transporting our kayaks and also able to use the tow hitch for carrying bicycles.
MrNijav10, I would suggest purchasing the Retrax Pro rails with the notches already pre-cut for the stake pockets. You could probably notch them yourself but you would be voiding your warranty on the cover.
Wish they made it for Honda Ridgeline
Thanks for posting. Great system. I'd like to put this on my 2016 F150. I have the Retrax already but it doesn't have the cutouts for the stake pockets. Retrax will sell me new rails, but they said the cutouts are there by the tailgate only. Is that right? Also, do you think I could cut the Retrax rails to open up the access to the stake pockets myself, both by the tailgate and the window? Thanks!
John, thanks for the questions. I do believe you could cut open or notch the retrax rails yourself but you may void your warranty. There are stake pockets against the cab but you will have to cut them open to access them. See my video link below on how to locate and cut out the pocket on a 2015 F150 5.5ft bed. ruclips.net/video/zUVCt0B0JE8/видео.html
Thank you. Did you also have to cut your Retrax rail to access the stake pockets against the cab?
The Retrax rails I ordered were already notch for both front and rear stake pockets. I ordered my setup as a package through Tonneau Factory Outlet. They reassured me before I purchased the setup that the Retrax rails are notched for both front and rear stake pocket locations if you plan to use the TracRac SR setup with your Retrax cover.
Thank you! Very helpful!
You mentioned in another video you will discuss options to store cargo above the bed. I also have a Retrax cover, but have not yet purchased the TracRac SR. I'm interested in being able to have one or more fork-mount bike racks above the closed the bed. So my question is this, is there a mount that would attach to the SR side rails that would allow for crossbars/loadbars to be mounted low just above the top of the bed, to which the bike racks could be attached? Are you aware of any such solution? In any event, great video and review, thanks for posting! -CK
CK, Thanks for the question and comment. In short response to your question I would say yes, but you may have to do some experimenting. I used the toolbox slide mounts as my base for mounting (2) 65" Inno square load bars to. Then I mounted a 26"x59" Rhino Rack steel mesh basket half to it. This allows me to slide my rack basket up against the cab and out of the way once loaded. The toolbox slides are only 18" long so I think you would need (2) sets of toolbox slides with (2) load bars and possibly 1-2 channel mounted bike carriers to keep everything square if you plan to slide your bike around. Stay tuned for a video on this basket set up as well as a fork mounted bike option. Please subscribe to my channel and post requests to my channel page or videos if there's something else you would like to see a how to or review of.
Thanks!
Jacob,
Appreciate the response. What you're describing makes sense, and I can picture your setup, as well as the one you're proposing for my solution. Could you please provide a link to the toolbox slides you are using? The only other accessory I've come across that would attach to the SR slide rails is the tie-down attachment. Not sure if those would allow a similar custom setup, with a smaller footprint. Just a thought. Thanks again! -CK
Jacob,
Also, how did you attach the load bars to the toolbox mounts? -CK
CK,
Here's a link to the toolbox mounting kit, www.etrailer.com/Accessories-and-Parts/Thule/TH25200.html
Part number: TH25200
I used all the hardware for the toolbox mounting kit. I mocked up how the bars would fit on the slides, marked my holes on the load bars then drilled through them. Slide the T-bolt into the toolbox slide while on the SR rails then bolt down your load bars. I assembled everything while on the SR rails to make sure everything stayed square.
It’s pronounced Tool-lee.
Mark Sommers, thank you for the clarification!
Nice system , and video. also love the rims what kind of tire , rim setup do you have on you F-150
pjlee74 , thank you for the comments. The rims are Fuel Octane in 17" size with 33" BFG KO's. I have since replaced the KO's with the newer KO2's and love them in all weather and terrain.
I gave a better design ,contact me trac rac , before someone else does🤓
Way to much maintenance on this system, gonna go with one piece iron rack then have it stripped down and powder coated red with 3 protective clear coats.