Pickup truck roof racks?

[Boomerweps]

I'm considering getting a couple roof rack bars for my F150. Why? It's a 4 door short 5.5 bed. Basically, close to a 5.5' square about 18" high when using the tonneau cover. Hauling a long ladder would be easier, on top or even if I did the angle the ladder in the bed over the cab. I'm NOT tying anything against the cab roof unless it's an emergency 😉
I'm looking at no drill strap on roof racks.
Anyone already have done this?
Which brand rack?
I have a soft bag roof luggage carrier from a previous vehicle that I could use again as a bonus.

[Grit_dog]

"Barely enough to haul a washer or dryer by themselves. Buy a set, and it will take two trips."

Whatever bud. And get off my lawn! lol

[SpeakEasy]

Would THIS work for you? If so, I have one for sale on craigslist. PM me for the link. I wouldn't want anyone to think I was using this site to promote something I'm selling.

-Speak

[riven1950]

Of course since station wagons have gone away, a SB CC is now filling that role... Some of these beds are incredibly short... Barely enough to haul a washer or dryer by themselves. Buy a set, and it will take two trips.

Show me a picture of a station wagon with a washer and dryer in it. I think both would fit in a SB pickup but most SB pickup owners are smart enough to let the seller deliver,unpack,setup and haul away for free;)

[jaycocamprs]

The only way I'd think about those super short bed truck would be with a regular cab. It would be like like having a half cab Bronco or Blazer wich I always liked. Of course they only come in four door so, no thanks.

[Huntindog]

riven1950 wrote:

Millions of buyers disagree with you. I've hauled lots of 10' long drywall with my 5.5 bed. With the tailgate down it is almost 7.5 feet. And my crew can fits in my garage.

I agree. Everyone does not want or need a long bed

When it comes to bed length... Bigger is better.

Size matters.

Of course since station wagons have gone away, a SB CC is now filling that role... Some of these beds are incredibly short... Barely enough to haul a washer or dryer by themselves. Buy a set, and it will take two trips.

[riven1950]

Millions of buyers disagree with you. I've hauled lots of 10' long drywall with my 5.5 bed. With the tailgate down it is almost 7.5 feet. And my crew can fits in my garage.

I agree. Everyone does not want or need a long bed

[Grit_dog]

We'll See wrote:

Thermoguy wrote:
That's one reason I just don't understand why pick up manufacturers build such a short bed. 6' should be the minimum and even that is too short for many items. If you had a 10' ladder or 8' sheet of plywood, think how much would stick out past the truck...

Millions of buyers disagree with you. I've hauled lots of 10' long drywall with my 5.5 bed. With the tailgate down it is almost 7.5 feet. And my crew can fits in my garage.

True story, and some folks just like to complain about other people’s choices.
That said, I really wish the mfgs would make CC LB 1/2 ton trucks.
There’s a large industry that can make use of that type of vehicle that are saddled with standard size beds as the best option.

[Grit_dog]

Lwiddis wrote:
My new Silverado is tall enough. I wouldn’t add to that height.

That’s nice.

[ppine]

I used to haul canoes all the time. The older trucks were simple to put racks on because they had rain gutters. Now it is more expensive and requires drilling holes. I am thinking about a new rack on my Ford to haul a kevlar Old Town which weighs around 49 pounds.

[NRALIFR]

Consider a headache rack behind the cab.

:):)

[We_ll_See]

Thermoguy wrote:
That's one reason I just don't understand why pick up manufacturers build such a short bed. 6' should be the minimum and even that is too short for many items. If you had a 10' ladder or 8' sheet of plywood, think how much would stick out past the truck...

Millions of buyers disagree with you. I've hauled lots of 10' long drywall with my 5.5 bed. With the tailgate down it is almost 7.5 feet. And my crew can fits in my garage.

[alexleblanc]

I've used a Thule Rack to haul bicycles on my last truck and also my current truck.

[Halmfamily]

I use a Yakima roof rack, takes about 15 minutes to put on. We haul our kayaks on it while pulling th FW.

[Boomerweps]

riven1950 wrote:
I use a Thule roof rack in combo with a Yakima bed rack for our kayaks. The reason for the combo is I have a tool box mounted permanently behind the cab. Without the tool box you could use a pair of Thule on roof or a pair of Yakima on the bed rail. Yakima and Thule are not cheap but Very stable. Both can be easily removed.
2018 F150 CC short bed Eco

Edit: The Thule is not strapped on. The have rubber pads designed for a specific vehicle and are tightened down with a hex wrench. Real nice fit

Thanks, I'll have to research those. I was hoping to avoid the cost level of the top brands for an occasional use tool.