motohead314
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Hi All,
I have the Ford OEM stowable loading ramps (which are fantastic) for hauling dirtbikes around, however I found many of the common aftermarket bed accessories won't work with the ramps installed.
After a ton of research I finally found and purchased a few products that work simultaneously without hitting the ramps (or each other) in their stowed position:
As you'll see in the pictures things are a bit snug, but they fit perfectly. For anyone that's wondering, here are the specific products I went with.
Bed Extender: AMP Research 74803-01A Bed X-Tender, Black.
Tonneau Cover: TruXedo Sentry CT
Motorcycle Rack: CCR Bed Buddy, Full Size 60"
Obviously there are other products out there that would work as well but I just wanted to relay my success with this particular setup in case anyone else had the same concerns. Also it could be noted that this will work with any 5.5' F150 bed, not just the Raptor.
I have the Ford OEM stowable loading ramps (which are fantastic) for hauling dirtbikes around, however I found many of the common aftermarket bed accessories won't work with the ramps installed.
After a ton of research I finally found and purchased a few products that work simultaneously without hitting the ramps (or each other) in their stowed position:
- A bed extender (I wasn't a fan of the plastic Ford one),
- A folding or roll top tonneau cover (that would work with dirtbikes in the bed),
- And, a motorcycle tie down rack (for strapping down multiple bikes).
As you'll see in the pictures things are a bit snug, but they fit perfectly. For anyone that's wondering, here are the specific products I went with.
Bed Extender: AMP Research 74803-01A Bed X-Tender, Black.
I originally wanted the HD MAX version but the positioning of the ramps inside the 5.5' bed makes it impossible. The standard Bed X-Tender barely fits as is and that includes using the 0.5" bracket spacer on each side.
Tonneau Cover: TruXedo Sentry CT
I ended up going with a roll top tonneau cover over a folding because I noticed that the majority of folding covers have a tie rod system for propping the cover against the cab that would have interfered with the ramps. Additionally, I liked the idea of being able to see my bikes out the rear window incase anything came undone.
Motorcycle Rack: CCR Bed Buddy, Full Size 60"
I almost bought the mid size version of the Bed Buddy because I wasn't sure if the tie down eyelets would hit the ramps due to the rack being too wide. I rolled the dice however and bought the full size. As you can see in this picture there's a nice little notch at the bottom of the ramp that gives just enough room for the eyelet.
Obviously there are other products out there that would work as well but I just wanted to relay my success with this particular setup in case anyone else had the same concerns. Also it could be noted that this will work with any 5.5' F150 bed, not just the Raptor.
