Bed Cover
Tuned
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 383
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From: Orange County, CA
I haven't had a bed cover before so this will be a first for me. I tell you, I am torn between the designs.
If my assumptions or notions are not correct, I welcome comments from those who actually use these. Right now, I lean towards a manual retractable that can be easily removed. Something like the Pace-Edwards Switchblade or even a Jack Rabbit. I just hate the thought of having to uninstall and reinstall every time I take the dirt bikes to the track.
If my assumptions or notions are not correct, I welcome comments from those who actually use these. Right now, I lean towards a manual retractable that can be easily removed. Something like the Pace-Edwards Switchblade or even a Jack Rabbit. I just hate the thought of having to uninstall and reinstall every time I take the dirt bikes to the track.
Senior User
Joined: Jul 2016
Posts: 179
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Snow, Ice issues on Roll Ups?
Since I am in the Northeast, Snow and Ice are issues for me. I had a roll up design on a previous truck. After a snow or ice storm, I always had a problem with the cover freezing up and could not get it to open after cleaning off the snow.
Even my current Bak4 cover required the fist pound up and down the edges to get it open on some bad winter days. Has something changed in the designs because I ended up HATING my roll up unit. (With our new storage building, the truck will not be out in snow, but it will on trips).
Even my current Bak4 cover required the fist pound up and down the edges to get it open on some bad winter days. Has something changed in the designs because I ended up HATING my roll up unit. (With our new storage building, the truck will not be out in snow, but it will on trips).
Post Fiend
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 5,158
Likes: 35
From: North of Salt Lake City
Thanks. I haven't seen that design before.
Cargo Master
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 2,289
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From: Central MO
That doesn't look like it would work well at all for me. I quite often put things in the bed, then unroll the cover to cover it up. I put firewood in the front of the bed when pulling the fiver, then cover it up when we get to camp to keep it dry.
Senior User
Joined: Jul 2016
Posts: 466
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Does anyone have a recommendation for a durable cover that does not sit on top of the bed rails? I do not want to loose any of the clearance under my 5th.
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Cargo Master
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: Central MO
I have a Truxedo lo-pro (low profile) on mine. It sits inside and above the rails slightly, losing less than an inch of clearance.
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New User
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
From: Texas
Thinking I'm going to go this direction. Looks over built, and the small toolbox is a very nice touch...small can too. Really like my current Retrax, but this looks like a really well done unit.
Truck Covers USA | AMERICAN WORK COVER JR.
Truck Covers USA | AMERICAN WORK COVER JR.
Posting Guru
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 1,053
Likes: 3
From: Corn Country, Kansas
NStorm, did you consider the larger American Work toolbox option from Truck Covers USA? I'm trying to decide between that and the JR as well. I will be using with 5th wheel and only have the 6.75' bed so concerned about clearance and loss of bed space. I really like the look, features, and storage in the larger box though. Thanks
New User
Joined: Sep 2016
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From: Texas
Got it. Thanks
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2016
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FYI: Spoke with a retailer for the Bakflip MX4. They are only being Made-To-Order at this time, and are 10-14 days to your door from placing an order. After seeing many local F150's with the MX4, I'm going to give it a try. They look really sharp and the matte finish is a damn near perfect match to the factory bed rail covers. About 1/2 price of the Retrax too, so that doesn't hurt.
Posting Guru
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 1,053
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From: Corn Country, Kansas
FYI: Spoke with a retailer for the Bakflip MX4. They are only being Made-To-Order at this time, and are 10-14 days to your door from placing an order. After seeing many local F150's with the MX4, I'm going to give it a try. They look really sharp and the matte finish is a damn near perfect match to the factory bed rail covers. About 1/2 price of the Retrax too, so that doesn't hurt.
Senior User
Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 339
Likes: 2
FYI: Spoke with a retailer for the Bakflip MX4. They are only being Made-To-Order at this time, and are 10-14 days to your door from placing an order. After seeing many local F150's with the MX4, I'm going to give it a try. They look really sharp and the matte finish is a damn near perfect match to the factory bed rail covers. About 1/2 price of the Retrax too, so that doesn't hurt.
