Tonneau Covers
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Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Gainesville, GA
I had a Rol-bak on my 99. Waiting to save up the money to get on on my new 06. Made from metel like the Pace Edwards ones, but have powder coat on top. Also the lock piece is inside the bed so once you lock the tailgate there is no way in with out a saw. Had teh Rol-bak for years and have not thought twice about getting another one once I save up the pennies.
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Joined: May 2006
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From: Western Montana
I have a trifold Hardhat Premier from Advantage Truck Accessories. It's reasonably light, but still has hard material. It works well and takes about 5 minutes to take off. It's held on by 4 clamps. I wanted something that would come completely off but be usable with a partially open bed too. I needed to remove it since I can't use it with my truck camper.
I had a Pace Edwards on my last truck. It was a PITA to install and removing it for day use wasn't a reasonable option. Also, it takes up some of the bed space since the cover rolls into the bed.
I had a Pace Edwards on my last truck. It was a PITA to install and removing it for day use wasn't a reasonable option. Also, it takes up some of the bed space since the cover rolls into the bed.
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Joined: Aug 2002
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From: BC, Canada
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Joined: Sep 2006
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I got the Access Limited; it has "D" rings on each rail clamp, and a release in the middle of the tailgate rail. The materials are top quality, and the install was easy. The top has a great tension mechanism, and it stays tight.
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Joined: May 2003
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From: Goodrich IL
I've had the SportMaster on all 5 of my SD's
It seems to be a good cover.
What I really like about the SportMaster is that it fits the truck!
The bed rails on a SD have a bow (curve) to them all of the other
covers that I've looked at run straight rails.
For a cover that fits the rails at about $170 take a look at SportMaster.
Fuel mileage...it cant hurt, anything to take the wind off the T-gate should help...
Gene
It seems to be a good cover.
What I really like about the SportMaster is that it fits the truck!
The bed rails on a SD have a bow (curve) to them all of the other
covers that I've looked at run straight rails.
For a cover that fits the rails at about $170 take a look at SportMaster.
Fuel mileage...it cant hurt, anything to take the wind off the T-gate should help...
Gene
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Joined: May 2003
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From: Goodrich IL
Here ya go, have a look http://www.accessconnect.com/sportma...eau_covers.htm
It looks like there may have been a price increase?
I thought I give $170 for mine shipped?
Gene
It looks like there may have been a price increase?
I thought I give $170 for mine shipped?
Gene
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Joined: Dec 2006
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From: New Jersey
I have the Extang Trifecta on my '06. It was about $330 delivered. It is very simple to install and remove, takes less than 10 minutes. 2 wingnuts up front to clamp it under the bed lip and two spring latches at the rear to keep the back side clamped down. Takes about 20 seconds to open or close it. The only negative side is that when you unfold it the front 2.5 feet of the bed is still covered making it difficult if you have a long tall item. Plus side is that all you have to do is loosen the 2 wing nuts and take it completely off. Also, if you lock your tailgate the items in your bed are secure, unless of course someone cuts the cover open.
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Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Sniaouthwest Virgi
I have a cover purchashed from a local truck accessory shop for $349. Not exactly sure about the manufacturers name, but the part number is TEK-724499. It's soft vinyl with support bars, rolls out and utilizes levers to tighten; velcro along the sides. Installed it myself in about 30 minutes, no drilling. Great in all temperatures so far (F250 LB).
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Joined: Jul 2006
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From: New York
Originally Posted by joeycyph56
Has anyone seen any mpg increases/decreases?.
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From: Edmonton, AB.
Originally Posted by duffman77
I have the entry level Pace Edwards roll away and i am really happy with it.
