Take a look at the brand new Extang Encore, it's a pretty neat cover.

 

I'm likely to get the fiberglass cap down the road, a year from now probably (testing to see if I can live without it for a while). Knowing that those shell is quite useful as I've always owned it on my all trucks over the years, especially having dogs with us. The foldable/retractable cover didn't hit till couple years back. Wondering if this Perganon cover is easily released then swap with fiberglass cap when situation arises then remove the cap off and put the cover back in with ease? Looks like this Extang solid fold would accomplish this better than most or any. Wanted to give Peragon chance to reply before I pull the trigger.

 

The retractable panels that make up a Peragon truck bed cover can be quick-released and reinstalled easily by one person in less than 30 seconds. This feature is an advantage for those situations where you want to haul something like a four-wheeler or motorcycle and need every bit of your bed length. However, the extruded aluminum guide rails that our cover slides in remain along the edge of the truck bed. They aren't in the way for most situations, but if you want to install a fiberglass cap, our rails would need to be removed. Removing and reinstalling our rails isn't difficult at all, but it will take some time. The rails lift off the truck by simply removing four (or six on a long bed) nylock nuts. This is a 5 to 10 minute task. If you make a note of the spacing when removing the rails, reinstallation is faster and will take 20 to 30 minutes. If you're repeating this process weekly, it would be a hassle. If you're doing it a few times per year, it would be pretty painless.

If I can answer any other questions, please let me know. I'd love to have your order, but only if our cover will be a good fit for your needs.

 

Thanks for your reply..... likely it'll be few times a year (4-6 times a year (prolly using the cap during hunting and camping season), I might not end up buying the fiberglass cap after all. hmmm....

 

I am getting an extang, it is a trifold and the way it mounts on top of the bed rails it looks like it will be the most weatherproof.

It can be removed and reinstalled in 10 minutes.

It takes up no room in the bed.

My father had one on hos truck and he forgot more about trucks and accessories like this than most people know.

 

Another vote for Peragon here. Check out my pics: I was never a person that wanted my bed covered in any way what so ever. The Peragon gives me the flexibility and utilitarian use that an SUV with a trailer has. Good luck on your choice, I'm sure it will be the right one no matter which cover you chose.

 

Excellent point I was almost ready to jump on it, thanks.

 

When up I would not be able to see my fiver hitch I believe the OP was looking for a retractable.

 

How is the Paragon in the snow? Canada eh.

 

I suspect it's very good as it's built in Minnesota

 

I think the Peragon imo was the best quality unfortunately, with it folding inside of the box I went with back flip F1 it seems pretty decent quality,& very versatile.

 

Thanks, Tim! Exactly - we live, play and work in some fairly severe winter conditions here in the northland and our cover is designed to operate well through it all. It is rare that we have enough snow or ice to cause me any trouble operating my cover. A once over with a snow brush and the cover opens fine. Rubber bumpers keep 1/4" of space between the folded panels so some ice or snow left on the panels doesn't interfere with operation.

 

Looking good then

 

Anybody ever compare a Retraxpro to the Peragon?