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09-11-2015, 07:45 AM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' Flying Cloud
Battle Lake
, Minnesota
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 7,714
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We just wanted a simple cover to keep things from blowing out and provide some weather protection, at a low cost. So I installed a soft roll up vinyl cover. It does what it's supposed to do and is very easy to use, I like it. If it's vandalized it's not the end of the world. If we have anything valuable back there I run a locking cable through it.
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2012 FC RB, Michelin 16, ProPride 1400
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09-11-2015, 10:29 AM
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#62
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2 Rivet Member
2016 30' Flying Cloud
Truckee
, California
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 34
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Extang Solid Fold
Extang - America's Best Selling Tonneau Covers
We had a camper shell for 7 years with a Roll-a-bed in the truck bed. If you do not have the roll-a-bed it is very difficult to get to your stuff that is not right at the back of the bed. Note biggest problem is you needed to disconnect from AS so that you could pull away and roll out the roll out bed. Cost together was about $2,500. I paid $1,150 for the Extang which included installation. It seems that it will serve me very well. It is a tri-fold cover so I can access any spot in the bed while hooked up to the AS. Still want to put the heavy stuff at the back next to the tailgate.
I can not speak to any leaking issues as I have not used it in the rain yet.
Another BIG Bonus is visibility out the rear windows. which is excellent with the bed cover and POOR with the camper shell.
In my Ram 1500 there is plenty of bed depth so that the generator sits in there just fine.
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09-11-2015, 04:52 PM
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#63
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2 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
Plover
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 76
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Quote:
Originally Posted by paiceman
We have an F350 and had a soft roll up cover that "locks" as we did on our previous two trucks. While in a grocery store someone cut the cover and helped themselves to whatever they could lift over the side and tailgate as the tailgate was locked. No cameras etc. So, we replaced the roll up with a Lear 700 painted to match our Silver F350. Love it. Everything we carry on a trip fits in nicely, just returned from 10,000 miles using it. The one issue is at times closing it. There is so much air pressure build up when closing sometimes it takes two of us OR I stand on the bumper, lean down while closing and it locks in place.
Did not want the big caps so this is a nice alternative for us.
Bud
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Wouldn't a metal roll top do?
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09-11-2015, 07:31 PM
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#64
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Rivet Master
1958 18' "Footer"
Idyllwild
, California
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 645
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take a serious look at the RETRAX! they have an aluminum roll-up bed cover that I just bought. I have had a Shell (Very limiting!), a Hard Cover (again limiting and fragile if the load is over the bed), and A Vinyl Roll-Up Cover (great but not secure).
This time I decided to go with the Aluminum Roll-Up to have security and yet versatility. Not Cheap but already better than an open bed! Here is a link and ask for Morrie! he did me right;
https://www.tonneaufactoryoutlet.com...eau-cover.html
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09-12-2015, 08:41 AM
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#65
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Rivet Master
1971 25' Tradewind
1993 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Estancia
, New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,742
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Quote:
Originally Posted by planBe
I recently got the Diamondback HD with the Linex coating. It is awesome for so many reasons, plus it looks super cool.
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Planbe,
Where did you get the black cleats that are on the edge of your bed cover?
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09-13-2015, 03:23 PM
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#66
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Rivet Master
2008 25' Classic
Full Time
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 4,309
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ARE Shell
Here is my new ARE Series Z camper shell. I also have the Yakima racks and full Bedrug.
Sorry. Photos failed to upload will try again later
Kelvin
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09-14-2015, 04:40 PM
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#67
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Rivet Master
2008 25' Classic
Full Time
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 4,309
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KJRitchie
Here is my new ARE Series Z camper shell. I also have the Yakima racks and full Bedrug.
Sorry. Photos failed to upload will try again later
Kelvin
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Here is my new shell.
Kelvin
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09-16-2015, 08:47 AM
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Roving Sewist
2003 25' Safari
Sanger
, Texas
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 27
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I too have a Retrax cover
Truxx OutfittersRetrax RetraxPRO Retractable Tonneau Cover
The Retrax Cover is great, easy to move back and forth even for a short person and lockable. I liked the idea of being able to move it out of the way for taller thingsl. However, when moved 'out of the way' there is a huge roll of it at the back of the truck bed, taking up space.
I would go with a camper shell the next time... 30lb propane bottles are taller than the cover, so are most generators. But then there is the visability issue...
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09-16-2015, 10:40 AM
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#69
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Rivet Master
2016 30' International
Scottsdale
, Arizona
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 723
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DotTexas
I would go with a camper shell the next time... 30lb propane bottles are taller than the cover, so are most generators. But then there is the visability issue...
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The Honda EU2000i generator easily fits under the Extang SolidFold2 tonneau cover on our truck. We considered the camper shell, but the tonneau cover easily folds back to access the bed of the truck, looks great, locks with the locking tailgate, and wasn't expensive. We don't carry tall propane bottles back there though.
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09-16-2015, 10:51 AM
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#70
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Rivet Master
1971 25' Tradewind
1993 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Estancia
, New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,742
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DHart
The Honda EU2000i generator easily fits under the Extang SolidFold2 tonneau cover on our truck. We considered the camper shell, but the tonneau cover easily folds back to access the bed of the truck, looks great, locks with the locking tailgate, and wasn't expensive. We don't carry tall propane bottles back there though.
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Exactly
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09-16-2015, 11:11 AM
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Full Time Adventurer
2007 27' International CCD FB
Nomadic
, USA
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 2,748
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I want to withdraw any comment in which I said I was happy with the BakFlip G2. I am not happy with. It's completely fallen apart. While the panels are still in good condition, two of the locks have broken and the 3d has completely fallen off the the last panel section. I am very disappointed in this. I know have to use two hands to open the thing.
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09-16-2015, 11:16 AM
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#72
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Rivet Master
2008 25' Classic
Full Time
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 4,309
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Wasn't too happy with my BakFlip VP. The rubber gasket seals were peeling off. Two email contacts to BakFlip customer support yielded no replies.
Kelvin
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2015 Ram 2500 6.7L Cummins. Crew Cab, 4x4, Silver
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09-16-2015, 11:21 AM
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#73
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Rivet Master
2020 28' Flying Cloud
Upper St Clair
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 2,943
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Oxen
Wouldn't a metal roll top do?
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Metal roll up might, but I preferred the look of the fiberglass matching color and never considered a roll up. An added benefit I had never considered of a light colored fiberglass is everything under it in the bed stays cool. While under our black roll up it got so hot at times it was hard to touch and all the stuff under the roll up got super hot. Even at Lake Powell siting in the sun when the temp was over 100 degrees in the shade things stayed "relatively" cool.
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2021 F350 6.7 King Ranch
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09-16-2015, 11:22 AM
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#74
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Rivet Master
1955 22' Safari
Laredo
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 1,342
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Very happy so far with my BakFlip VP. Easy to install, good looking and virturally leak free. Had a Roll n Lock on my previous truck which looked great but was pricey and leaked more than the BakFlip.
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09-16-2015, 11:56 AM
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#75
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Full Time Adventurer
2007 27' International CCD FB
Nomadic
, USA
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 2,748
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KJRitchie
Wasn't too happy with my BakFlip VP. The rubber gasket seals were peeling off. Two email contacts to BakFlip customer support yielded no replies.
Kelvin
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I was told by Bakflip that they will not honor the warranty because I purchased it through Amazon, which is not an 'authorized' dealer. What BS is that? You manufactured the product and now you're not going to stand behind it?
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09-16-2015, 03:44 PM
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#76
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Rivet Master
1971 25' Tradewind
1993 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Estancia
, New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,742
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While overall I am happy with the quality of my Xtang vinyl rollup it was assembled sloppy, (wrong gaskets in 2 places). The company was resistant to sending me the correct gasket and an email complaint about quality control went unanswered.
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