Thinking of Purchasing Raptor Questions - Height / Towing / Bike Hitch Rack

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802A w/ tech package. It fits. It appears that the back of the cab is higher than the front of the cab so the fin may be the same height as the 78.5 cab height. I am loving it so far and have been getting in and out of the garage without needing to fold the mirrors.

At first I thought the bomber strap was stupid. Now I am interested, but it looks like only camo is in stock. Most of the time it is just my one bike. I put the 1-up rack on my car and it blocks the license plate and beeps like crazy when backing up. I use a U-lock to secure the 1-UP rack to my Toyota Highlander and as a safety prevention to keep it from sliding out of the hitch. Anybody have a method for securing 1-Up to the raptor? A long U-lock, or lock and chain?

Now I am continuing my search for a toy hauler.

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1up sells a lock to prevent theft. I’ve never had my rack loosen. The Velcro strap that’s provided does an excellent job.
 

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The antenna is 2-1/2” tall and is mounted on an angle. I couldn’t tell exactly how much it adds to the height. 2-1/2” is worst case.

I believe that put this stock truck at 81-1/2” tall.

My garage door is 82”. Yikes!


My garage is 82 and plenty of space!!
 

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802A w/ tech package. It fits. It appears that the back of the cab is higher than the front of the cab so the fin may be the same height as the 78.5 cab height. I am loving it so far and have been getting in and out of the garage without needing to fold the mirrors.

At first I thought the bomber strap was stupid. Now I am interested, but it looks like only camo is in stock. Most of the time it is just my one bike. I put the 1-up rack on my car and it blocks the license plate and beeps like crazy when backing up. I use a U-lock to secure the 1-UP rack to my Toyota Highlander and as a safety prevention to keep it from sliding out of the hitch. Anybody have a method for securing 1-Up to the raptor? A long U-lock, or lock and chain?

Now I am continuing my search for a toy hauler.

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Happy to see it fits! Do you by chance know the width of your garage opening? I'm buying a house and the garage door is 82" high and 92-94" wide (can't remember exactly)
 
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Happy to see it fits! Do you by chance know the width of your garage opening? I'm buying a house and the garage door is 82" high and 92-94" wide (can't remember exactly)

Per my original post. My garage width is at 106 inches wide and I have looked up that Raptor width including mirrors is 97 inches. I can get in and out fairly easily without folding the mirrors. I believe the mirror to mirror width of the Raptor is the same as a regular F-150. It is the flares that make the truck wider than a regular F-150.

I thought the height of 82" would be tight, but it clears pretty easy with I'd say a couple inches with a stock setup.
 
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