Putco 15-20 Ford F-150 - 6-1/2ft (Standard Box) Venture TEC Rack (Part #184110)
A Bed Rack That Does It All. Work. Play. Overland.
You own an F-150. You use it for everything. Hauling lumber. Carrying kayaks. Towing the camper. Maybe building an overland rig. You need a bed rack that can handle all of it. Something strong. Versatile. Easy to install.This is the Putco Venture TEC Modular Cargo Rack. Part #184110. Fits 2015 to 2020 Ford F-150 with the 6.5-foot standard bed.Putco makes good stuff. The Venture TEC is their modular cargo system. Built from lightweight but strong 6061-T6 aluminum . No rust. No corrosion. Just a durable matte black textured powder coat finish .What Is The TEC Channel System?
The dual T-slot rail system runs along the entire rack. It gives you endless mounting options . Tie-downs. Hand grips. Light bars. Cargo boxes. Rooftop tents. Anything with T-slot hardware. You can change your setup in minutes. It is compatible with a wide range of Venture TEC accessories and third-party mounts .Easy No-Drill Install
The rack mounts into your truck's stake pockets. No drilling. No cutting. No permanent modifications . It uses stake-pocket clamps with included hardware . Clean and reversible.Strength And Durability
Putco engineered this rack using CNC forming to match your truck's bed contours precisely . It has a static capacity of 1,000 lbs . Dynamic capacity is 600 lbs, with 300 kg off-road dynamic . Strong enough for most gear and cargo. The rack also works with most inside-the-bed-rail-mounted roll-up tonneau covers . You do not have to choose between a tonneau and a rack. Included tent-mount brackets make it ready for adventure right out of the box . Designed and assembled in the USA and backed by a limited lifetime warranty .Features & Benefits
- 6061-T6 Aluminum Construction: Strong. Lightweight. Corrosion-resistant .
- Matte Black Powder Coat Finish: Durable. Good looking. Resists wear .
- Dual T-Slot Rail System: Endless mounting options. Compatible with third-party accessories .
- No-Drill Installation: Mounts into factory stake pockets .
- 1,000 lb Static Load Capacity: Holds your gear securely .
- CNC-Formed Precision Fit: Matches your truck's bed contours perfectly .
- Tonneau Cover Compatible: Works with most inside-bed-rail mounted roll-up covers .
- Included Tent-Mount Brackets: Ready for overland adventures .
- Made In The USA: Designed and manufactured in Des Moines, IA .
- Limited Lifetime Warranty: Backed by Putco .
Vehicle Fitment
Exact fit for:| Year | Make | Model | Trim | Engine |
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| 2018-2022 | Ford | F-150 | King Ranch | V6 2.993L |
| 2015-2025 | Ford | F-150 | King Ranch | V6 3.496L |
| 2015-2023 | Ford | F-150 | King Ranch | V8 4.951L |
| 2018-2023 | Ford | F-150 | King Ranch | V8 5.038L |
| 2015-2023 | Ford | F-150 | Lariat | All Engines |
| 2018-2022 | Ford | F-150 | Lariat | V6 2.993L |
| 2015-2025 | Ford | F-150 | Lariat | V6 3.496L |
| 2015-2025 | Ford | F-150 | Lariat | V8 4.951L |
| 2018-2025 | Ford | F-150 | Lariat | V8 5.038L |
| 2016-2023 | Ford | F-150 | Limited | V6 3.496L |
| 2018-2022 | Ford | F-150 | Platinum | V6 2.993L |
| 2015-2025 | Ford | F-150 | Platinum | V6 3.496L |
| 2015-2023 | Ford | F-150 | Platinum | V8 4.951L |
| 2018-2023 | Ford | F-150 | Platinum | V8 5.038L |
| 2018-2025 | Ford | F-150 | Police Responder | V6 3.496L |
| 2017-2025 | Ford | F-150 | Raptor | V6 3.496L |
| 2023-2025 | Ford | F-150 | Raptor | V8 5.163L |
| 2016-2025 | Ford | F-150 | SSV | V6 3.496L |
| 2016-2025 | Ford | F-150 | SSV | V8 4.951L |
| 2018-2025 | Ford | F-150 | SSV | V8 5.038L |
| 2024-2025 | Ford | F-150 | STX | All Engines |
| 2024-2025 | Ford | F-150 | STX | V8 4.951L |
| 2024-2025 | Ford | F-150 | STX | V8 5.038L |
| 2021-2025 | Ford | F-150 | Tremor | V6 3.496L |
| 2023-2025 | Ford | F-150 | Tremor | V8 5.038L |
| 2015-2025 | Ford | F-150 | XL | All Engines |
| 2018-2022 | Ford | F-150 | XL | V6 2.993L |
| 2018-2023 | Ford | F-150 | XL | V6 3.343L |
| 2015-2025 | Ford | F-150 | XL | V6 3.496L |
| 2015-2025 | Ford | F-150 | XL | V8 4.951L |
| 2018-2025 | Ford | F-150 | XL | V8 5.038L |
| 2015-2025 | Ford | F-150 | XLT | All Engines |
| 2018-2022 | Ford | F-150 | XLT | V6 2.993L |
| 2018-2023 | Ford | F-150 | XLT | V6 3.343L |
| 2015-2025 | Ford | F-150 | XLT | V6 3.496L |
| 2015-2025 | Ford | F-150 | XLT | V8 4.951L |
| 2018-2025 | Ford | F-150 | XLT | V8 5.038L |
Special Fitment: 2015-2020 Ford F-150 with 6.5ft Standard Bed. Compatible with XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum, Limited, and Raptor trims. Fits all engine options.
Does NOT fit:- 5.5ft short bed (check for 184100)
- 8ft long bed
- 2021+ models (check for newer fitment)
- F-250/F-350 Super Duty
What Is In The Box?
Venture TEC rack. Stake pocket mounting hardware. Tent-mount brackets. Instructions.FAQ
Is this rack easy to install?
Yes. It mounts into the factory stake pockets . No drilling required. Installation typically takes 30 to 45 minutes .Can I use a tonneau cover with this rack?
Yes. The rack is designed to work with most inside-the-bed-rail-mounted roll-up tonneau covers .What is the weight capacity of this rack?
Static capacity is 1,000 lbs . Dynamic capacity is 600 lbs, with 300 kg off-road dynamic .Can I mount a rooftop tent on this rack?
Yes. Included tent-mount brackets make it ready for rooftop tents and other overland gear .Does this rack work with all accessories?
The dual T-slot rail system is compatible with all Putco TEC accessories, as well as other T-slot accessories from brands like Yakima and Thule .Compatibility Note: Requires a compatible Putco Venture TEC base rack system (sold separately unless bundled).
Kaden Martell –
Sturdy rack that handles my lumber and kayak runs without complaint. Install was clean and the aluminum construction keeps weight down.
Miguel Andrade –
I haul lumber, ladders, and equipment regularly and this Putco Venture Tec rack made my F-150 actually useful as a work truck. The system is modular so I can reconfigure for different loads. Quality of the aluminum construction is impressive, very stiff, no flex. Install took about 45 minutes by myself. Two months in and it’s handled everything I’ve thrown at it including a cross-state move with heavy furniture. If you work your truck, this rack is an investment that pays off immediately.
Grant Tillerman –
Added the Venture Tec rack to my F-150’s standard bed for hauling kayaks on weekend trips and it’s been rock solid. Aluminum construction is light enough that I can adjust the crossbars solo without straining my back. Load rating held up fine with two kayaks strapped down on the highway at 70 mph, no shifting at all. Install clamped onto the bed rails without any drilling. Compatible accessories mean I can add a cargo basket down the road. Clean, functional design that doesn’t look bulky on the truck.
Corbin Whitfield –
My short bed Silverado needed a rack system for hauling lumber on the weekends and this Venture Tec setup handles it easily. Crossbars are adjustable so I can space them exactly for my longest loads. Aluminum build keeps the overall weight down which matters when I’m lifting it on and off by myself. Clamp-on install didn’t require any drilling into the bed rails. After a summer of regular use hauling building materials, there’s no looseness or rattling at highway speeds. Solid rack from a brand that knows trucks.