Can You Use a Truck Bed Rack With a Tonneau Cover? Meet the VXR

For years, truck owners shopping for a bed rack have faced the same problem: adding a rack often means giving up some of the functionality of the tonneau cover or truck topper they already own.

KB Voodoo designed the VXR Utility Truck Bed Rack to change that.

Built around tonneau-cover compatibility from the beginning, the VXR combines the strength and cargo capacity of a full utility truck bed rack with an exceptional range of bed-cover and topper configurations.

Folding tonneau cover? Keep it—and with the proper VXR configuration, compatible folding and tri-fold covers can open with the rack installed.

DiamondBack cover? Keep it—and maintain the ability to open compatible DiamondBack cover panels with the VXR installed.

Softopper? The VXR can be configured around it.

FLATED AIR-TOPPER? We have a configuration for that too.

Add multiple available rack heights, a growing line of accessories, heavy-duty construction, and a modular design, and the result is one of the most versatile truck bed rack systems we have ever built.

The highest quality. The most accessories. The most available configurations. Nothing else even comes close.

A Truck Bed Rack Shouldn't Make Your Truck Less Useful

A truck bed rack adds valuable cargo space above the bed, but that shouldn't come at the expense of everything underneath it.

That's why tonneau-cover compatibility was one of the primary considerations behind the VXR.

Rather than designing a rack first and trying to make bed covers work around it later, the VXR is available in multiple heights and configurations that allow the rack to work with a wide variety of tonneau covers and truck toppers.

That means you can carry ladders and lumber for work, kayaks and canoes for the weekend, camping equipment for a trip, or a rooftop tent for an overland build—without automatically giving up the bed cover you use every day.

A Bed Rack That Lets Folding Tonneau Covers Open

There's an important difference between a bed rack being compatible with a tonneau cover and allowing that tonneau cover to remain fully useful.

Some bed racks can technically be installed alongside a folding tonneau cover, but the rack prevents the cover from folding far enough to provide full bed access.

The VXR was designed differently.

When the appropriate VXR rack height and configuration are selected, compatible folding and tri-fold tonneau covers can open with the bed rack installed.

You don't have to choose between having a truck bed rack and being able to use your folding tonneau cover.

This makes the VXR particularly useful for truck owners who need covered and secure storage one day and full access to the truck bed the next.

VXR Truck Bed Racks for DiamondBack Covers

DiamondBack owners face an especially difficult challenge when shopping for a truck bed rack.

A DiamondBack cover provides secure, heavy-duty covered storage, but many conventional bed rack designs can interfere with the operation of the cover.

The VXR provides another option.

The VXR can be installed with compatible DiamondBack covers while allowing the cover to open with the rack installed.

That's an important distinction. DiamondBack compatibility shouldn't simply mean that the rack and cover physically fit on the same truck. The goal is to retain the functionality that made you choose a DiamondBack in the first place.

With the appropriate VXR configuration, you can maintain access to the DiamondBack below while adding substantial cargo-carrying capacity above.

That means kayaks, camping equipment, work materials, bikes, cargo and other equipment can ride on the VXR while your gear remains protected underneath the DiamondBack cover.

For truck owners who have already invested in a DiamondBack, adding a bed rack no longer has to mean giving up convenient access to the cover.

VXR + Softopper: Covered Storage With Cargo Capacity Above

Hard tonneau covers aren't the only consideration.

The VXR can also be configured for use with Softopper truck canopies.

This creates an extremely versatile setup for anyone who wants the weather protection and enclosed storage of a Softopper while still needing to transport equipment above the truck bed.

Kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, ladders, camping gear and other oversized equipment can be carried above the topper rather than taking up valuable space inside the bed.

It's an especially useful combination for trucks that need to perform more than one job.

Keep the Softopper installed for everyday covered storage, then use the VXR above it when you need additional carrying capacity.

A Bed Rack for the FLATED AIR-TOPPER

The VXR is also compatible with the FLATED AIR-TOPPER inflatable truck topper.

The AIR-TOPPER gives truck owners enclosed bed storage without requiring a conventional permanent truck cap. The VXR extends that versatility by providing cargo-carrying capacity above the topper.

This combination is particularly useful for camping, paddling and other recreational applications.

Keep camping equipment and other cargo protected inside the FLATED AIR-TOPPER while using the VXR above it for kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, additional cargo or other oversized gear.

Instead of choosing between covered bed storage and carrying capacity above the truck, you can have both.

For more information about this type of setup, see our guide to choosing a bed rack for a FLATED AIR-TOPPER.

One Rack System. More Ways to Configure Your Truck.

Compatibility is only part of what makes the VXR different.

The system was designed as a modular platform that can change along with your truck and the way you use it.

Available configurations range from low-profile setups to full-height utility rack configurations, allowing rack height to be matched to the truck, tonneau cover, topper and intended use.

A low-profile configuration keeps cargo closer to the bed.

A taller VXR can provide the clearance required for compatible folding tonneau covers, DiamondBack covers, Softoppers, FLATED AIR-TOPPER systems and cargo that needs additional height.

The goal isn't to force every truck owner into one predetermined configuration.

It's to let you build the rack around your truck and the way you actually use it.

Built for Work During the Week

The VXR isn't limited to recreational use.

Configure it as a utility or ladder rack and it becomes a serious cargo-carrying system for contractors, tradespeople, property owners and anyone who regularly transports long materials.

• Ladders
• Lumber
• Pipe
• Conduit
• Building materials
• Long and oversized equipment

Because the VXR is designed around maintaining useful access to the truck bed, tools and other cargo can remain protected underneath compatible bed covers.

Built for Adventure on the Weekend

When the work week ends, the same rack can take on an entirely different role.

The VXR can be configured to carry:

• Kayaks
• Canoes
• Paddleboards
• Surfboards
• Bikes
• Camping equipment
• Cargo boxes
• Rooftop tents
• Overland gear

If paddling is your primary use, you can also explore our truck kayak rack options.

Instead of owning one rack for work and another for recreation, the VXR provides a platform that can adapt to both.

Heavy-Duty 7-Gauge Stainless Steel Construction

Versatility shouldn't come at the expense of strength.

The VXR uses heavy-duty 7-gauge stainless steel structural components combined with aluminum components to create a strong, modular rack system without unnecessary weight.

With the load evenly distributed, the standard VXR is rated for:

200 lbs dynamic
500 lbs static

Add the optional stiffening bars and capacity increases to:

400 lbs dynamic
1,000 lbs static

That allows the VXR platform to handle everything from everyday cargo and kayaks to demanding work applications and rooftop tents.

Accessories That Let You Build the Rack Around Your Truck

The VXR was never intended to be a one-configuration rack.

Its modular construction creates a platform that can be expanded and customized as your needs change.

Available options include MOLLE panels, flip-up cargo access panels, crossbar extensions, stiffening bars and additional mounting components for work, recreation, storage and overland applications.

Start with the configuration you need today and continue building the system as the way you use your truck changes.

No-Drill Installation

Despite the capability of the system, installing a VXR does not require drilling holes into your truck.

The VXR uses a no-drill installation, making it possible to add a substantial utility rack system without permanently modifying the truck bed.

That's particularly valuable when you're building a system around an expensive tonneau cover or topper that you already own.

Made in the USA

The VXR Utility Truck Bed Rack is designed and manufactured in the USA by KB Voodoo Fabrications.

Building the system here gives us control over the materials, manufacturing, fitment, accessories and continued development of the VXR platform.

It also allows us to help customers determine the appropriate configuration for their particular truck, tonneau cover, topper and intended use.

The Most Tonneau-Compatible Bed Rack System on the Market

The VXR was created around a simple idea:

Adding a truck bed rack shouldn't force you to give up everything you already like about your truck.

Keep your tonneau cover.

Open your compatible folding or tri-fold cover.

Keep your DiamondBack—and maintain the ability to open compatible cover panels.

Keep your Softopper.

Keep your FLATED AIR-TOPPER.

Then add the cargo capacity, accessories, strength and modularity of a full utility truck bed rack above it.

The highest quality. The most accessories. The most available configurations. Nothing else even comes close.

If you're looking for a tonneau-compatible truck bed rack that can adapt to work, recreation, camping, overlanding and everyday use, explore the VXR Utility Truck Bed Rack System and find the configuration that works with your truck.

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VXR Utility Truck Bed Rack FAQ

What bed rack works with a tonneau cover?

The VXR Utility Truck Bed Rack was specifically designed around tonneau-cover compatibility. Multiple heights and configurations allow the VXR to work with many tonneau-cover styles while maintaining useful access to the truck bed. Exact compatibility depends on the truck, cover and VXR configuration.

Can I use a VXR bed rack with a tonneau cover?

Yes. The VXR was designed around tonneau-cover compatibility. Fitment depends on the truck, tonneau-cover design and selected VXR configuration, so the correct setup should be confirmed before ordering.

Can a tri-fold tonneau cover open with the VXR installed?

Yes. Compatible folding and tri-fold tonneau covers can open with the VXR installed when the appropriate rack height and configuration are selected.

What bed rack works with a DiamondBack cover?

The VXR Utility Truck Bed Rack can be configured for compatible DiamondBack tonneau covers. The system provides cargo-carrying capacity above the bed while maintaining access to compatible DiamondBack cover panels below.

Can I open my DiamondBack cover with a bed rack installed?

Yes. With the appropriate VXR configuration, compatible DiamondBack cover panels can open with the VXR bed rack installed. Truck, cover and rack configuration should be confirmed before ordering.

Can I use a VXR rack with a Softopper?

Yes. The VXR can be configured for use with compatible Softopper truck canopies, allowing you to retain covered bed storage while adding cargo-carrying capacity above the topper.

What bed rack works with a FLATED AIR-TOPPER?

The VXR can be configured for use with FLATED AIR-TOPPER inflatable truck toppers, allowing enclosed bed storage to be combined with a rack for kayaks, camping equipment and other oversized cargo.

What VXR height do I need for my tonneau cover?

The appropriate VXR height depends on the truck, tonneau-cover design and how the cover opens. Folding and tri-fold covers generally require enough rack clearance to move through their opening path. Contact KB Voodoo if you are unsure which VXR configuration is appropriate for your truck and cover.

Does the VXR require drilling?

No. The VXR uses a no-drill installation. No drilling into the truck is required.

How much weight can the VXR carry?

With an evenly distributed load, the standard VXR is rated for 200 pounds dynamic and 500 pounds static. With optional stiffening bars, capacity increases to 400 pounds dynamic and 1,000 pounds static.