bike rack options for a TT / TV
2007 Aerolite 718fd ( 4000lbs loaded ) pulled by 2013 F150 Eco Boost We are currently carrying our 2 bikes in the truck bed which is ok but inconvenient. wondering if someone has a good option out ...
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the e-man wrote:I'm actually in the process of building such bike rack using Thule components, and fit the kit while still use the OEM soft tonneau cover of my Sierra. Parts:
The only thing that would be better would be a rack mounted over the bed of the pickup. If I could find an adjustable rack for bikes and kayaks that would work in conjunction with a soft bed cover, it would be great. The Thule looks close but it only works if you don't have a cover. The manufacturer of our cover switched to making only high racks where they used to make one that switched from high to low.
the e-man
Thule TP54 Top-track with flare nuts (2)
Thule 460 Podium Foot kit (kit of 4)
Thule Fit Kit 3101 (kit of 4)
Thule LBxx (xx in) Load Bars (x2)
Sport Rack SR4611 Bike carrier (x3)
I have not figured the load bar width required; I have yet installed the top tracks outboard of the OEM tonneau tracks. Hopefully it will look like this once finished (not my truck, shown with hard panel cover):
(image courtesy of gm-trucks.com)
