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Apr 16, 2013 | 07:25 PM

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rcorcich

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From: NJ

yep , I'll print several that I like and jot down models and prices of the others and have my phone on me too .internet access. hope to come home with one this Sat.

Thanks
Rich

Apr 16, 2013 | 11:34 PM

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cummins cowboy

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From: herriman utah

I would go with a bak flip after checking around it looks to me like the best setup. its out of the way when you want it to be but functional when you want it.

Apr 16, 2013 | 11:48 PM

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cford716

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Another option is DiamondBack covers. Might solve your issue with your toolboxes, but I think it would have to be completely removed for your 5ver. Not sure. I have one, 3 pieces, on and off maybe 5 minutes. Can do it myself, but easier with 2.

Truck Bed Covers and Tonneau Covers : DiamondBack Truck Covers

Apr 19, 2013 | 11:51 AM

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grampscamper

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Here is my setup. Truxedo Lopro Qt, 49" X 20" X 18" storage box. The storage box is 18" high & sits just below the cover. The cover removes completely in a couple of minutes or you can roll up against cab. The Truxedo mounts inside the rails but does sit approximately 3/4 - 1" above. I'm able to open the lid about 3/4 of the way with the cover rolled up. If I need to open all the way I just remove the cover completely.
I used a soft trifold cover (folded forward while towing) on my last truck. I almost lost it in strong winds. Thanks to Painted Horse's advise I went with this cover.
Very pleased!!

Apr 19, 2013 | 05:08 PM

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marchare011

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Originally Posted by grampscamper

That's a nice, clean look. Good lookin storage box. I have the Access roll-up cover. Looks identical to your Truxedo. It's as handy as a pocket on a shirt.

Apr 19, 2013 | 07:29 PM

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jdadamsjr

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Gramps,
how did you almost lose the tri-fold ?
Even when I forgot to latch one side, mine just bounced a bit...

I have a decision to make now, the new 13 truck came with the Ford soft cover and not sure if I'll keep it or the tonno-pro...

I know the tonno-pro has served me well even to the point of offering some protection to the front of the bed when toting the 5er...
not sure how the Ford one works yet... so once I pick up the truck tomorrow I have to decide which one to keep and which one to sell....

Apr 20, 2013 | 08:22 AM

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Adobe 11SD

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I have the Tonno Pro and it has done a fine job of keeping everything dry and out of sight. But, if I were to purchase one today I would go back to Rugged Cover. The frame is a lot "beefier" and the fabric/material is too. It also has safety lanyards that prevent it from flying off if you forget to secure the cover -- although that hasn't been a problem with the Tonno Pro, just seems like a little piece of mind.

The rugged cover was about $100 more, but I would pay the difference.

Apr 20, 2013 | 12:02 PM

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grampscamper

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Originally Posted by jdadamsjr

The trifold is held with two claps when folded. For the most part it worked well. I drove thousands of miles without a problem. When we were out west last year the winds were very high & would loosen the cover. I had to remove it or I would have lost it. I stored it under the 5th wheel. Not the most convenient.
I install a Morryde pin box on our 5th wheel recently. It would hit the cover so I had to go to the roll up. Another consideration is that when you turn on uneven ground you have to be careful the 5th wheel doesn't contact the trifold cover.
The Truxedo works the best for our application.