CXR FORTRESS Bed Rack Height Selection Guide

Our CXR bed racks can be ordered to any height from 9.5” high to 28” high.

Selecting the correct height for your application may be confusing, but we are here to help!!

Most people will select their rack height based on how tall their truck cab is, especially if mounting a roof top tent (see cab height chart below).

If mounting a roof top tent that is longer than your truck bed, you will want a rack that is tall enough to enable the tent to extend over your cab.

Conversely, some folks may want the top of their tent to be flush with the top of their cab. In this case, simply subtract the height of your tent from the height of your cab, and the result is rack height that you should choose.

Others may want the top of their rack to be even with the top of their roof rack. This scenario will require some measuring. Measure from the top of your truck bed sides to the very top of your roof rack, that number would be the required rack height.

Truck Cab Heights

  • Toyota Tacoma 21" (22" to top of shark fin)

  • Toyota Tundra 23" (24" to top of shark fin)

  • Jeep Gladiator 23" (No Fin)

  • Ford Maverick 16" (18" to top of shark fin, 20" to top of antenna)

  • Ford F-150 23" (24" to top of shark fin)

  • Ford Ranger 22" (23" to top of shark fin)

  • Ford F-250/F-350 23" (25" to top of shark fin)

  • GMC Colorado/Canyon 19" (22" to top of shark fin)

  • GM Silverado/Sierra 1500 23" (No Fin)

  • GM Silverado/Sierra 2500 23" (No Fin)

  • Nissan Frontier 21" (23" to top of shark fin)

  • Nissan Titan 23" (24" to top of shark fin)

  • RAM 1500 23" (No Fin)

  • RAM 2500/3500 23" (No Fin)

*These numbers are to be used as a guideline only. For complete accuracy, please measure the height of your truck cab.

Other helpful tips:

  • A taller rack will provide better visibility in the rear view mirror

  • Keeping your tent below cab height will increase your fuel mileage

  • It’s a lot easier to get dogs into a lower tent :)

  • Taller racks have more room for activities (and gear)

  • Taller racks are better for hauling kayaks and SUP’s

**Sorry if these tips just added more confusion

If you have any questions at all, give us a call or shoot us an email. We will help!!

For a super low profile option, check out our 6” tall CXR Overlanding Crossbars.