I'm not super familiar with all the aftermarket options, but Leitner (and other manufacturers) do make a rack meant to pair with ReTraxx and Pace Edward covers, if that's the direction you're interested in.
Or you could go with a bed cap w/ rails
Did some more snooping - looks like even with something mounted in the three holes (not sure what's actually mounted in that spot), you can still get at least 3, maybe even 4, sheets of plywood or drywall. I was tempted to go with the Yakima rack since I could build that cost into the vehicle...
I imagine they put the brackets in the back because the front crossbar is in a fixed position to give the frame rigidity. The rear crossbar is able to slide front/back to give to full vertical access to the bed, thus needing the bracket for stability.
This would be my first new car I've ever ordered, and I'm pretty unfamiliar with the options/process. I'm in Leesburg and my reservation is through Jerry's Ford. However they've somewhere been frustrating and inept through the process and I wouldn't want to place an order through them. Could you...
How was dealing with Ted Britt? I have a reservation in with Jerry's Ford in Leesburg, and they've been horrible. Definitely looking to switch when I place my order.
I wouldn't be surprised, I have a feeling the aftermarket is going to come up with some really cool add-ons. And since the bed already has a shelf "slot" molded in, it would just be a matter of securing the platform to a bracket that could mount into the pre-drilled holes.
I feel kind of lame...
I just called Jerry's Ford in Leesburg and Ted Britt Ford in Chantilly, and neither of them had any idea what I was talking about. Jerry's has actually tried to insinuate that I didn't know what I was talking about and "they're no where even close to building them, it'll be a long time before we...
I was unfamiliar with most Leitner stuff, but after digging around I'm so impressed with both their product and with Ford's engineering. Ford went ahead and pre-drilled holes for the rear support struts, so installing a piece like this should be insanely easily and not require a bit of...
I want a drop-in bed rack that'll make for easier kayak loading/transporting, a tractable cover, and ideally a small lift kit.
For those interested in a bed cap, I noticed this in one of the videos
Maybe this isn't the place for this so please let me know if off-topic, but I'm quite green when it comes to engine knowledge. I'm definitely interested in the hybrid based on the economy, but my main interest in deciding which drive train would be ideal for me is performance. I like that in my...
Same, I originally thought I wanted an off road/FX4 package, but that was only in hopes of getting more ground clearance. If that's not the case I wonder if it's worth it.
Reserved! I was going to wait, but after looking at the specs and pricing I'm in. XLT in Cactus Gray w/ Off Road package gets me nearly exactly where I was praying to land on the delivered price.