Tonnau cover for 2011 250
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04-13-2011, 08:46 PM
Hi PITS,
I am still trying to decide if the Roll-N-Lock E-series is the way to go. It looks well made, but I am concerned about having to open the cover to pull down the tailgate. Are you finding this convenient, or did you even install the tailgate locking mechanism? I would like to be able to stick the remote on the inside wall of the bed so when I open the tailgate, I can press the button to roll back the top. Otherwise, I have to carry another remote, if I understand it properly.
By the way, I got my F-350 CC short bed, 6.7L PSD, Lariat Ultimate package, FX4, black interior the same day as you - 3/31 ! Way better than my '06 Lariat 6.0L PSD which I traded in.
I am still trying to decide if the Roll-N-Lock E-series is the way to go. It looks well made, but I am concerned about having to open the cover to pull down the tailgate. Are you finding this convenient, or did you even install the tailgate locking mechanism? I would like to be able to stick the remote on the inside wall of the bed so when I open the tailgate, I can press the button to roll back the top. Otherwise, I have to carry another remote, if I understand it properly.
By the way, I got my F-350 CC short bed, 6.7L PSD, Lariat Ultimate package, FX4, black interior the same day as you - 3/31 ! Way better than my '06 Lariat 6.0L PSD which I traded in.
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04-13-2011, 11:40 PM
Not true. I have the camera and the PopNLock works just fine as long as you get the right one. PL8522 if I remember right. It has been redesigned to work with the camera. I checked with PopNLock to confirm this before I bought and it works great. I hooked it up to the passenger side door lock so it takes a double push on the remote to open but locks with the doors. I wished it was included too but a hundred dollar bill will remedy the situation.
#22
04-14-2011, 06:27 AM
For what it is worth I just ordered a Paragon folding aluminum cover, $499, I too was not willing to lay out $1000+ for the RollnLock, but it seems to be the top o da line... If interested check out Paragon's website.
Ride is a 07 F-250 HD SD LB
Ride is a 07 F-250 HD SD LB
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04-14-2011, 06:51 AM
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Not true. I have the camera and the PopNLock works just fine as long as you get the right one. PL8522 if I remember right. It has been redesigned to work with the camera. I checked with PopNLock to confirm this before I bought and it works great. I hooked it up to the passenger side door lock so it takes a double push on the remote to open but locks with the doors. I wished it was included too but a hundred dollar bill will remedy the situation.
I will definitely be adding that, as I always forget to lock my tailgate. In addition to the tools I carry, the sales guy at the dealer warned me about keeping the gate locked, as apparently the removable tailgate with the camera is a high theft item. Who would have guessed. Thanks for the great info
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04-14-2011, 11:48 AM
I know its not a tonneau cover but I love my Diamondback HD cover, but it is probably overkill and a little expensive for most. They offer them coated in Line-X now, pretty slick looking. Maybe more of a contractor type cover but it'll hold 1600lbs on the top! They also offer a light duty version without all the tie down cleats. I was sick of my tonneaus being destroyed by heavy rain and snow.
http://www.diamondbackcovers.com/
http://www.diamondbackcovers.com/
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I know its not a tonneau cover but I love my Diamondback HD cover, but it is probably overkill and a little expensive for most. They offer them coated in Line-X now, pretty slick looking. Maybe more of a contractor type cover but it'll hold 1600lbs on the top! They also offer a light duty version without all the tie down cleats. I was sick of my tonneaus being destroyed by heavy rain and snow.
DiamondBack Truck Covers: Diamond Plate Aluminum Tonneau Covers
DiamondBack Truck Covers: Diamond Plate Aluminum Tonneau Covers
But for some reason im just not af an of the flolding..
not sure why yet. lol.
looked at the roll n lock stuff today at a local store. Looked pretty damn good. Seems really well built as well.
and the price was reasonable. I was told 1175. havent shopped around yet though.
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