Ram 1500 Bed Rack (Straight Bed) | XTR3 Popular Builds + MOLLE Packages
Limited Life Time Warranty
Limited Life Time Warranty
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Lead Times
Lead Times
Current Lead Times:
Please Note That All Lead Times Are Estimations*
- XO.SKLTN | 10-12 weeks
- XTR1, XTR3 & XBRS Bed Racks | 4-7 weeks
- Extrusion Sub-Structures | 3-4 weeks
- Xtrusion Branded Accessories | 1-2 weeks
Our posted lead times are only estimations and rely on various factors, many times outside of our control. Historic challenging times within our industry have caused ripples in the supply chain world that have repercussions even on the smallest of components at times. As you would imagine, many companies in our industry are experiencing the same.
Our bed racks are super cool, with the ability to be customized. But this causes a series of challenges due to the thousands of possible combinations regarding compatibility, availability, etc. However, we are constantly aiming at improving our processes, hiring and training our people to achieve a reliable fulfillment process.
If you have additional questions about our lead times, please check our current estimations and reach out to our team if you need additional information. We thank you for your continued support and patience as we improve our processes.
While we would do our best to accommodate a specific need, please do not plan any trips or outings based on the estimated lead times.
THIRD PARTY PRODUCTS
Xtrusion Overland started supplying various brands that go hand in hand with our own products, to provide a complete service and help us grow. This includes products that are drop shipped. Please be advised that availability and lead times of those product are solely impacted by the third-party vendor's schedule. Many products are sold under an open inventory method, as the technology to sync inventories is limited, therefore please reach out if a specific product is needed by a specific date for us to double check with the supplier for you!
Any potential delay that occurs in the sourcing, processing, or drop shipment at the third party level will be communicated to the best of our ability to the customer.
ESTIMATED DATE | LEAD TIMES
The estimated lead time provided when you placed your order is JUST AN ESTIMATE. It is not a guarantee that the product will be shipped on that date. The estimated lead time gives you some sense of what the current times to source, cut, pack and ship takes. Many times the lead time can be shorter, but likewise it can extend, depending on factors such as previous demand and current supply. We manufacture many components in house, but extenuating circumstances such as down time for maintenance or unscheduled downtimes for repairs might impact dates as well as delays related to our sourced components. There is a constant flow of parts and shipments, and sometimes the visibility becomes a challenge to pinpoint exactly when your product will ship.
Feel free to check on your order at any time. Be aware that our customer service team may not be able to give you an exact date for completion but rest assured we are tracking your order and it will be built in the order that it was received.
Xtrusion Overland also reserves the right to cancel items from an order, offer an alternative substitution or issue refund accordingly when product is delayed at an unacceptable time frame or at the request of the customer.
Fitment Guide
Fitment Guide
Choosing the right bed rack setup shouldn't feel like a guessing game. Because our racks are built using high-strength, military-grade T-slot aluminum extrusions, they are incredibly modular—but getting the exact fitment for your truck, tonneau cover, or tent matters. Use this authority guide to dial in your rig's specifications perfectly before you order.
1. Choose Your Height Profile
Our racks (like the popular XTR1 and XTR3 series) come in multiple height options to fit your specific storage goals. Selecting a height profile dictates your center of gravity, aerodynamic drag, and how your gear clears the truck cab.
| Height Profile | Best Used For | Aero / MPG Impact |
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| Low Profile (11"–12") | Keeping a Rooftop Tent (RTT) completely tucked below the cab roofline. | Minimal. Keeps wind resistance and drag incredibly low. |
| Mid Height (15"–19") | The sweet spot. Gear or RTT sits roughly flush with your cab roofline. | Moderate. Minimal impact if running side MOLLE plates. |
| Full / Cab Height (22"–24") | Hauling long items (kayaks, ladders, surfboards) that need to overhang the cab, or clearing soft toppers. | Higher. Adds standard wind resistance, but maximizes vertical bed volume. |
2. Tonneau Cover & Soft Topper Compatibility
We pride ourselves on making our systems play nice with others, but truck bed configurations vary wildly. Here is exactly how to pair an Xtrusion Overland rack with a bed cover:
Retrax XR / T-Slot Style Covers (Fully Compatible)
How it fits: We build specific variants designed to bolt straight into the integrated T-slot tracks of Retrax XR, Pace Edwards UltraGroove, and Roll-N-Lock rail systems. No drilling or clamping to the inner bed lip—the rack slides into the cover's tracks flawlessly.
Standard Roll-Up or Fold-Up Tonneau Covers
How it fits: Standard inside-the-rail clamps or top-mount folding tonneau covers often conflict with traditional bed brackets. Please select our designated Tonneau Bracket Adapter option during configuration to allow the rack feet to clear your side rails cleanly.
SoftTopper / FasTop Enclosures
How it fits: We offer custom Soft Topper Compatible versions of the XTR1 and XTR3. These are engineered with wider, flared geometry to clear the canvas framework of a SoftTopper.
3. Weight & Load Capacity Ratings
Our aircraft-grade aluminum extrusion setups are incredibly lightweight but punch way up into heavy-duty performance territories on the trail.
| Load Type | Weight Rating | Scenario Best Description |
|---|---|---|
| Static Capacity | Up to 1,500 lbs | When parked. Safely supports the rack, your heavy rooftop tent, multiple adults, and all packed camp gear. |
| Dynamic On-Road Capacity | Up to 800 lbs | While driving on paved surfaces. Handles normal highway physics, braking forces, and standard vibrations cleanly. |
| Dynamic Off-Road Capacity | Up to 400 lbs | While navigating rough terrain, washboards, and technical trails. Sustained high-impact forces reduce your safe threshold. Always distribute heavy gear (like fuel/water) low on the side brackets. |
4. The Custom Lineup: The Streamlined XTR1 vs. The Ultimate XTR3
Every rack we build starts with our signature high-strength, lightweight 15/10-Series T-slot aluminum extrusion architecture. But how you choose to mount, configure, and access your gear determines which platform fits your build style best.
The XTR1: The Streamlined Performer
The XTR1 is our classic, open-architecture bed rack. Designed for the overlander who wants maximum strength without unnecessary weight or complexity, it offers a clean, ultra-functional aesthetic.
- Maximized Bed Access: Clean 4-upright setup makes reaching over the bed rails completely unobstructed.
- The Perfect RTT Foundation: Engineered to carry heavy loads while keeping the bed below free.
- Lightweight & Efficient: Keeps gross vehicle weight low and center of gravity right where it belongs.
The XTR3: The Ultimate Mission Control
If your philosophy is a place for everything, and everything in its place, the XTR3 expands your mounting real estate by splitting the side profiles into four distinct, independent quadrants.
- Infinite Accessory Real Estate: Run independent, adjustable side braces vertically, horizontally, or diagonally.
- No-Drill Gear Walls: Mount traction boards, RotopaX, axes, shovels, and recovery gear on the outside safely.
- Maximum Structural Rigidity: Additional cross-bracing handles high-speed washboards and harsh technical trails seamlessly.
5. Easy Driveway Installation Steps
We believe that building your dream rig should be as rewarding as driving it. There is no welding required and no complex fabrication. If you can use a basic socket set and an Allen wrench, you can install an Xtrusion Overland rack in an afternoon right in your driveway.
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Assemble the Upright Hoops
Unbox your components onto a flat, clean surface. Slide the drop-in T-nuts into the main upright towers and bolt them to the heavy-duty corner gussets. Leave the fasteners finger-tight for micro-adjustments later.
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Connect the Lateral Crossbars
Position your front and rear hoops at roughly the length of your truck bed. Slide the necessary T-nuts into the horizontal side bars (or side plates if you chose the XTR3) and connect them to the hoops to tie the structure together.
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Prep the Vehicle Rails
If your truck has a factory utility track system, slide our specialized track nuts into the rails. If your truck has standard bed lips, position our heavy-duty clamp mounts along the bed rail spaced out evenly.
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Lift and Align the Rack
With the help of a friend, carefully lift the fully assembled aluminum framework onto your truck bed. Guide the feet of the upright towers directly onto the bed brackets or clamps and catch the threads of the bolts.
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Square, Level, and Final Torque
Use your tape measure to ensure the rack is perfectly centered on the truck bed and square from front to back. Once everything looks aligned, torque all fasteners down securely to specification.
6. Frequently Asked Questions
Why do you use 15 or 10-Series T-Slot Aluminum instead of welded steel?
Welded steel racks lock you into a heavy, unchangeable box the day they leave a shop. We build exclusively with heavy-duty 15/10-Series T-slot aluminum extrusions because off-roading demands both brute strength and absolute modular flexibility. Our aircraft-grade aluminum profile delivers an incredible strength-to-weight ratio that saves up to 40-50% of the weight of steel—preserving your truck's payload capacity, suspension components, and fuel mileage. Furthermore, aluminum is naturally 100% rustproof. If you scratch the powder coat on a branch, it will never turn into structural rust. The integrated T-slot channels turn your rack into an infinite grid, letting you slide, bolt, and adjust accessories anywhere as your build evolves.
Will I need to drill into my truck to install this?
For the vast majority of modern trucks (Tacoma, Tundra, Gladiator, F-150, F-250, Ram, Silverado, etc.), no drilling is required. Our racks hook directly into factory utility bed track systems or use highly secure, heavy-duty clamp mounts around the inside inner-bed lip.
How do I mount third-party accessories (RotopaX, Maxtrax, Quick Fists)?
Because our entire structure is made of standard 15/10-Series T-Slot aluminum extrusions, you aren't forced into buying proprietary parts. Simply slide any standard 5/16" or 1/4" drop-in T-nut into the channel, align your bracket, and bolt it down. It is completely universal.
Do these racks affect fuel efficiency (MPG)?
Any modification that alters your vehicle's factory aerodynamics will impact fuel efficiency slightly. However, using our Low Profile or Mid Height systems keeps your gear streamlined completely behind the cabin glass to minimize drag. Adding our custom laser-cut side MOLLE plates also helps smoothly guide side airflow over your open truck bed on high-speed routes.
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Description
Description
Get that rig dialed in just right — order a complete, mission-ready setup built on the most modular bed rack on the market today.
The XTR3 Popular Builds bundle our most popular Ram 1500 truck bed rack configurations with the accessories that make them work, so your rig arrives ready to load gear, not waiting on a second order. This listing is built for the Ram 1500 Straight Bed. The Ram 1500 pulls double duty as a comfortable daily driver and a capable weekend overland rig — and whether you're loading it out for backcountry trips or a utility setup that earns its keep on the jobsite, these builds get you there in one purchase.
This listing is for Straight Bed Rams. Measure side to side distance at the front and the rear of the bed. If the distance is the same you have a straight bed.
Why order a Stages package?
- Bundle & save — buying your rack and accessories together as a Stage costs less than piecing them in one at a time.
- Most popular configurations — these are the setups our customers reach for most, dialed in and ready to go.
- Mission-ready out of the box — MOLLE panels, AXS gates, and slide-outs arrive matched to your rack, no guesswork on fitment.
- One purchase, fully outfitted — spend less time sourcing parts and more time on the trail or the jobsite.
Accessory Stages — Outfit Your Bed Rack Now and Save Big
- Stage 1: Bed Rack only
- Stage 2: Bed Rack + 8 MOLLE Plates (12x9 Plates for Mid Height Racks & 16x11 Plates for Cab Height Racks)
- Stage 3A: Bed Rack + 8 MOLLE Plates + 1x AXS Gate Kit + 1x Slide Out
- Stage 3B: Bed Rack + 8 MOLLE Plates + 2x AXS Gate Kits
- Stage 3C: Bed Rack + 8 MOLLE Plates + 2x Slide Out Kits
Need a height or configuration that's not listed here? Build it your way with the fully custom XTR3 Custom Height Bed Rack — set your exact height in 1" increments. Shop the Custom Height rack →
The XTR3 is the newest variant of our rack. It essentially divides the rack into 4 equal quadrants, giving you 4 independently adjustable side braces — so you can mount a rooftop tent, traction boards, and fuel cans on one side while keeping the other open for oversized cargo, pipe, or tools. It comes with 6 uprights, 4 side braces, 3 top crossbars, and 4 top support braces.
Our XTR3 racks are made from the strongest, lightest, and most modular materials on the market — without sacrificing any features. Unlike traditional sheet-metal and tube-steel bed racks, the XTR3 is built from solid aluminum extrusion, which keeps it lightweight while making it dramatically stronger and more rigid — and it won't rust like steel. Best of all, there's a T-slot channel on every linear surface — the same channel our MOLLE panels bolt straight onto — giving you near-infinite mounting points to attach gear anywhere along the rack, then reconfigure it in minutes as your needs change. Our preconfigured builds come in our most popular sizes — low, mid, full, and soft-top height — so you can get a mission-ready rack system equally at home on an overland adventure or a commercial jobsite.
Bed Bracket — Wide Width, Universal Fit
Every XTR3 Build ships on our Wide Width bracket — the most universal mount we make. It adds 1.65" of clearance to clear most soft and roll-up tonneau covers, and it takes the guesswork out of fitment for the vast majority of setups. (Tri-fold covers are compatible, but cannot open fully due to the geometry of the rack.)
Please note: The Wide Width bracket included with these pre-selected Builds works with most tonneau covers. The exceptions are covers with built-in T-slot rail systems, such as the Retrax XR, Roll-n-Lock XT Series, and Pace Edwards UltraGroove. If your truck runs one of those, we have a dedicated Build for it:
- Retrax XR cover? Order the XTR3 Retrax XR Build for the Ram 1500 Straight Bed →
- Soft topper? Order the XTR3 Soft Topper Build for the Ram 1500 →
- Another built-in T-slot cover? Email [email protected] and we'll confirm the right fit.
Running a soft topper? Our soft-topper-compatible XTR3 Build is configured with components set at different angles to provide better clearance around the fabric of your soft topper, so the rack sits clean without binding or rubbing the material. If a soft topper is part of your setup, order that Build instead of this one.
Why choose the XTR3 Popular Builds for your Ram 1500?
- Bundled savings — rack + accessories cost less ordered together as a Stage
- Solid aluminum extrusion — stronger, more rigid, and far lighter than sheet-metal or steel racks, with no rust
- T-slot on every surface — MOLLE panels and gear mount anywhere, then reconfigure in minutes
- Fully modular — 4 independently adjustable quadrants adapt to any load
- Overland + utility ready — rooftop tents, awnings, and recovery gear, or ladders, pipe, and jobsite tools
- No-drill install — bolts to your OEM bed rails and includes all hardware
As an added bonus, your XTR3 Bed Rack includes some of our most popular accessories and mounting hardware — everything you need to start mounting accessories and brackets to your new rack right away. Check them out below!
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