Can anyone suggest a make and model tonneau cover? It's for a 2008 High Ranch F150 and I want one that's easy to fit and doesn't require any cutting of the plastic bodywork.

Thanks.

 

Welcome to FTE. Well.... what kind of tonneau are you looking for? Hard molded? Vinyl roll up? Combo of the two? I have an Extang Fulltilt that is a combo of the two.... it flips up like a hard tonneau (And is removeable in just a few seconds time), but it is also able to be rolled up like a standard vinyl unit. Its been a great buy for me.

 

Sorry wheel I should have been more specific, vinyl roll up, I need to have it shipped to here.

 

Well, any kind can be shipped, but I'm not sure where "here" is.

For a vinyl cover that rolls up, take a look at Access Cover, Truxedo, or Extang Express. They all are similiar and all are good quality.

 

Dubai.

I've read reviews and often they mention that some adaptations had to be made.

 

I have the access and love it.

 

Take a look at my old tonneau (same Extang referenced above) https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...&albumid=20502

It comes in the standard size packaging as any other vinyl roll up.... just has the extra framework for the bed. There was no modifications needed whatsoever.

 

Will a roll up caover work in the snow? I get a 2-3 ft where I live and my truck does not fit in my garage.

Any ideas?

 

Work? How so? As a shovel?

I dare not undo any of the buttons on my Extang in the super cold weather.... physics are against you. That's why I love my Fulltilt so much... if I need to get something in the bed that is oversized... I just remove that cover (its two struts and it pulls right off). It is not effected by the cold at all.

 

I have a Extang full tilt on my truck and love it, had one on my last truck as well.

 

If you get snow do not get..I repeat... DO NOT GET... a cover with snaps, unless you plan on not unsnapping it in the winter.

Had one on my first truck, if you unsnap in the winter, your screwed.
On my second truck I had a soft top that just lifted up, but didnt unsnap or roll up. This one was better, but if you got freezing rain or melting snow than it froze to the truck and you couldnt lift it open anyway without some work.
My current truck I got a Truxedo, much better for access. I had to unroll it this winter to haul a snow blower and I really didnt want to do it in fear of not being able to get the cover back down. But it worked ok without problems.

Hope that helps

 

I've seen both the Access and Truxedo covers up close and personal many time (both sponsors here) and they are very good units. Haven't heard complaints about either brand. I suggest instead of just blindly ordering a cover off the Internet, first go to a local truck accessories dealer and check them out for yourself. Give them a try opening, closing, reaching in to see how clearance is, snapping/unsnapping (if it applies to what you're looking at), etc.

Base your purchase on that, not solely on what's said here. If the local dealer has a competive price or maybe even slightly higher don't be shy to give them your business --- afterall they did give you the service of trying it out. Only if the local merchant doesn't suit you then order online. Some products, imho, need to be seen first hand before buying them. Both Access and Truxedo ought to be able to direct you to the closest local merchants.

Good luck!

 

I have had an Access Cover on 3 of my pick ups and now on my new ford and they hold up great too Northern Minnesota weather..... it gets as cold as -60 and it has an EASY adjustment for tightening it at the head of the bed... Access has my vote hands down

 

I have a Truxedo Lo Pro on mine. It's high quality and was an easy installation. It has velcro closures on the sides rather than snaps and an automatic tension control. It hasn't been through a Vermont winter yet but with four struts for support, I'm confident it will take the snow loading.

The clamps for the styleside are cam lock type. My flareside used a longer conventional clamp but they were also easy to install.

The cover can be removed without tools in no time also if you ever need to take it off. Since it rolls up compactly behind the cab, I haven't had a need to remove it yet.

I have pictures of the installation in the photo gallery on this site. It took about a half hour excluding the photo shots.

 

I have the extang roll up on my last two truck, here I do not have to worry about cold weather. If you want access in cold weather the the flip top or a hard top.