Truck Bed Covers

[mrmikey]

Ditto re the Bak Flip, Ford BakFlip G2 Tonneau Covers I've got one on my Ranger and it's convient and easy to use. You don't lose much bed space and if you have a locking tailgate, it's secure as you can't get to the release handle.
As for those sliding covers, a friend of mine had one an in snow , freezing rain etc it was really secure, you couldn't get it open till spring.
The vinyl snap on or velco fasterers, they shrink and are a pain to put on.
Full size cap, good unless you have a 4 wheeler or something high then you have to remove it...Mike

 

[99johndeere99]

I had to make my cover out of 1/2 sign board it is smooth weather resistant. Put some aluminum angle underneath. I fasten it to bed with threaded rivet easy to take off. I got about 150$ in it.
Have throw bolt underneath to keep honest people honest.

 

[CHDinCT]

I have the Extang Trifecta and love it. Same as the solid fold but made with vinyl fabric so it's about half the price. I can install and remove it myself in minutes when I need the full cargo box open, or fold it back to 1/3 size for smaller objects that stick up higher than the cover. It's secure if you have a locking tailgate since you can't get to the spring tension clamps with the tailgate locked.

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[bdeboer]

I have an Under Cover "Classic" on the '08 Chevy 2500. It is made of ABS plastic and weighs around 60lbs., and is easily removed with quick disconnects on the shocks.

http://www.undercoverinfo.com/new_classic.php


I see they have flexible and painted covers now.

 

[Diamondpilot]

I do not see how you guys live with a bed cover or topper????:confused2:

I put stuff in my bed daily and 1/2 the time its loaded by a chain and FEL or a fork truck on a pallet. I had one on my first Pick Up, a Toyota, and it was off and in the garage in 3 months. Just did not work for me.

Chris

 

[JDGREEN4ME]

I have an A.R.E. hard top cover on my F250 and I love it! I do agree it can be a pain if you need to load large items but in nine years I've owned the truck it hasn't been an issue for me.

 

[xtn]

I think I'm going to get myself one of those bed-sized bungie nets. I don't need security, but want to empty boxes or other such items from blowing out.

 

[Scooby074]

I have a Jackrabbit, same type as in the OP.

I hate it!!!. If you have any ice/snow at all, you WILL too. Its constantly freeezing both on the slides and the upward facing lock!! Not to mention it eats about 6"+ on the sides and 1' at the back of the cab.

Next one will likely be a tri-fold... nothing that eats bed space or can freeze for me!!

 

[kf4uda]

I have an A.R.E. hard top cover on my F250 and I love it! I do agree it can be a pain if you need to load large items but in nine years I've owned the truck it hasn't been an issue for me.

I have an A.R.E. as well but on my '03 Sierra. It has been a great cover for me. It keeps everything dry and secure. Even though it has been a great cover, when I replace this truck in the next 2~3 years, I will probably try a bakflip or similar type cover. I think the bakflip or similar would give me the features that I have now plus the ability to haul tall cargo when needed.

One feature that I don't like about a bed cover is that they tend to make the bed become a catch-all. Obviously this is a personal problem and not a defect in the cover but still it happens.

 

[jejeosborne]

I have a truxedo soft roll up. It is locked with the tailgate and rolls out of the way in 15 seconds. Looked at the folding ones but didn't like them taking up space in my bed or blocking my rear window view. Hauled two motorcycles this weekend and needed to see them thru the window to check for shifting. Diamondpilot, the cover keeps items dry that fit inside. Keeps firewood, cooler, etc out of the sun/rain during camping trips. Get your chains or binders stolen once and you may reconsider.