Bed cover with 5th wheels - what are you using?

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wyleyrabbit

Well-known member

• Feb 23, 2011

• #41

I want to get a tonneau cover for my truck, but would prefer to get one that I can keep on the truck while towing the Bighorn. Was considering either the Extang Solid-Fold or the BakFlip G2. Can either of these be used while towing? How about durability of either?

 

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az2142t

Member

• Mar 20, 2011

• #42

Extang Solid Fold Here...the skinny:

Pro's:

Tow with it on (LB F350 w/Cyclone 3850)
Build quality
Customer service from Extang (Ive had three of them)
Look and durability
Ease of use (two spring loaded hooks under the cover adjacent to the tailgate hold the back end, permanent clamps hold the front)

Cons

Can't see my hitch due to the height of the three panels in the open position (have to get out of the truck to align, not a big deal, but it is a con)
Panel closest the cab is fixed (you cant raise it unless you take it completely loose from the truck) which limits accessibility to storage nearest the cab.

Overall, I would buy it again...check out Ebay if you are interested...there is a seller in Michigan that accepts best offers..I paid $625 shipped for a long bed version.

Mike

 

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mesteve

Well-known member

• Mar 20, 2011

• #43

Roll-N-Lock M Series:

Pros:
Can tow with it on
ease of use
lockable with a single key lock
self draining, has drains built into the roll container
open, its only 9" or so and only 7" deep
has multiple locking positions
roll container only sits an inch or so above bedrails

Cons:
Can unlatch itself and roll open on really rough dirt roads

I absolutely love this thing and would get another one in a heartbeat. Although to be totally honest, I think I am more committed to the rolling cover than this particular piece. This is my first truck so I have not used another type or brand of cover before.

 

jnbhobe

Well-known member

• Mar 20, 2011

• #44

I just ordered an Advance Cover for our 2011 F-350 LB with a custom tool box in the front made to fit over my 40gal fuel tank. This will be my 3rd one from Advance, will let you know how it works out.

 

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wyleyrabbit

Well-known member

• Mar 20, 2011

• #45

I was almost ready to order the Fold-A-Cover, but turns out the standard model everyone sells does not work with a dually. I called the company to ask about this, and they told me that their brackets don't work with the Chevy dually bed rails (no idea about Ford or Dodge), and that they had just come up with compatible brackets for a higher price (an extra $30). My concern is that these new brackets were so new, I quite frankly didn't trust them, and I don't like paying huge money (for the cover and the new brackets) to be a beta tester.

I ended up purchasing the Extang Solid Fold. So far, am very happy with it. I haven't towed with it yet, but will tomorrow, so hopefully that goes as smoothly as can be.

 

DXprowler

Well-known member

• Mar 20, 2011

• #46

I found a deal on a BakFlip HD a few weeks ago. It works well but I can't see the hitch when driving and hooking up. My previous setup with a V gate with a low profile toolbox was great but I sometimes need security when hauling weather sensitive items. I've always liked the Fold-a-Cover and am curious if it causes the same problem with not seeing the hitch? I had a Roll-n-Lock on a previous truck and it's probably the best for security and ease of hitching. However I don't like the drum and they're a bit more money.

 

porthole

Retired

• Mar 22, 2011

• #47

jnphobe said:

I just ordered an Advance Cover for our 2011 F-350 LB with a custom tool box in the front made to fit over my 40gal fuel tank. This will be my 3rd one from Advance, will let you know how it works out.

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Get the truck yet?

 

jnbhobe

Well-known member

• Mar 22, 2011

• #48

porthole said:

Get the truck yet?

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Yep, It came in on the 16th and we picked it up on Friday. A lot different from the 06.

 

porthole

Retired

• Mar 22, 2011

• #49

jnphobe said:

Yep, It came in on the 16th and we picked it up on Friday. A lot different from the 06.

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Oh yeah.
What hitch are you using?

 

jnbhobe

Well-known member

• Mar 23, 2011

• #50

porthole said:

Oh yeah.
What hitch are you using?

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Duane; I picked up an 18K Reese Elite from my buddy for $900 witch is about dealer cost. So now I have a Super-Glide with Ford rails for sale.

 

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BC1of38

Active Member

• May 19, 2011

• #51

I use the Retrax and love it. Lockable and super low profile.

 

GOTTOYS

Well-known member

• May 19, 2011

• #52

I use a Lund roll up cover. Good quality, fits nice, 99 1/2% water tight. Roll back and latch down, lock tailgate and it's as secure as I want it to be. Priced a little better than the big name covers with a lifetime warranty on the fabric. Don

 

kakampers

Past Heartland Ambassador

• May 19, 2011

• #53

Just put this BAK Rollbak Tonneau cover on our new 2011 Chevy 3500...http://www.autoanything.com/tonneau-covers/60A1675A0A0.aspx

Like it better than the Roll N Lock because there is no exposed lock, and you don't need another key...the locking tailgate secures the system. Was easy to install too, DH and I did it by ourselves in about 2 hours...and we didn't even fight!! Now that's a miracle...

 

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micar

Member

• May 21, 2011

• #54

I use the Pace Edwards Jack Rabbit, works great and locks. Have to flip over the hitch handle to close. You can close the cover to the front edge of the hitch to keep stuff in the front of the box covered.
Mike

 

Jharris

Member

• May 26, 2011

• #55

I bought a Retrax cover out of Fargo N.D. for my F350 and really like it. You can lock it in any position along the way. I am from Canada so the supplier here charged me approx. $1500.00 installed. Not sure what it might cost out of the states.

 

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HAT3585

Member

• Jul 5, 2011

• #56

I'm using a Roll-N-Lock & it was worth every penny!