I would still like to find a no-drill rack that would work with a tri-fold cover. The Max-Modular site is new since I searched a few years ago, so I paged through the racks on their site. I was unable to identify one that would help.
Some of the descriptions are confusing me. For example, the best bet looks like the two-piece MAX Modular UTILITY RACK for TONNEAU COVERS (URTC) , Fits All Toyota, Ford, Chevy, RAM, and Nissan Trucks. It appears to have vertical uprights, not bent inward, which is a good sign. And the text description says
- Can be mounted over a Softopper.
- Allows most tonneau covers to fully open.
But in the Fitment Guide FAQ I see
"- Folding covers will not be able to open."
And the photos show a tri-fold, but the rear panel is only partially open, apparently blocked from above. The issue appear to be that the height (about 21" to the underside of the crossbar) is not enough to accommodate the three folding panels for a truck bed any longer than about 5 feet. There is an accessory called a HighLift Jack, but it doesn't help the tri-fold problem.
This is the same kind of problem that I found as I explored all the other rack sites a few years ago, so you understand my skepticism. Am I missing something?
Bill
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