Starting my build - installing RetraxPro XR Tonneau cover and Kuat Ibex bed rack

[Old Dawg G]

This is my first time posting to any forum and I thought I'd share the start of my journey to get my 2024 Ranger XLT ready for some light offroad driving and camping. I decided to go with the RetraxPro XR tonneau cover with T-slots so that I could then install a bed rack over the top of that. Then, I will install a rooftop tent on top of that. We were just at the Overland Expo in Flagstaff and I ordered a 23 Zero brand tent. More to come when that gets delivered. I didn't record video of assembly or install because it seems there is a good deal of that out there already. I was not happy with the initial tonneau cover that I purchased and decided to return that and upgrade to the model that had the all aluminum slats. It's pretty pricey in my opinion, but I am very happy with the quality. I purchased the tonneau from RealTruck and their customer service was amazing. No hassle at all in returning the original tonneau and getting the higher level model. I purchased the bed rack directly off of Kuat's website. I am also very pleased with the quality of this rack and all the modular attachments you can add. I'm really looking forward to getting the tent and getting out there to enjoy my new truck.

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[markal49]

Very nice. I like that Kuat rack and May get one at some point.

Did you install the required j-braces for the bed?

 

[Old Dawg G]

Very nice. I like that Kuat rack and May get one at some point.

Did you install the required j-braces for the bed?

No, I have not done that yet but that is also on the list. I plan to do that before installing the rooftop tent or before doing any offroad driving with the rack, just to be on the safe side. I'm still doing research on that topic. There's a bunch of info on this forum that has been very helpful.

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