in your post 15 you went beyond being that helpful saintly guy.
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Tonneau Regrets?
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gpattikjr
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That he did. Someone else got offended for him.
I have a diamond back and its rock solid and watertight. I have a love hate relationship with it though. I agree it does limit the use of the bed and I would probably be better served with an actual topper or tool box and open bed. Lots of choices out there. This my first tonneau cover and I was pretty use to throwing stuff in the bed as needed or required. I have to do a little more planning now.
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I didn't mean to stir the hornets nest here. Sorry if I did. I'm getting a hard cover. I'm just trying to decide which one to get and if anyone had either success or regrets over the type they purchased.
I'm leaning toward the hard folding version that will also flip up against the back window. I'm getting the digital camera rear view mirror, so If I ever need to carry anything without the cover (rare) I should be ok.
But then I saw those interior rolling covers and thought they were cool. But you just lose some permanent bed space... Not much, but some none the less.
I know they are not guaranteed waterproof. But I would like to get the one that has the best security and water resistance. I tend to get analysis paralysis when it comes to research and buying things like this where there are too many choices. My Wife sometimes has the simple solution. She said, "Not sure why you're overthinking this, just get the Mopar one from the parts dept and call it done".
She's pretty smart.
Ron
I'm leaning toward the hard folding version that will also flip up against the back window. I'm getting the digital camera rear view mirror, so If I ever need to carry anything without the cover (rare) I should be ok.
But then I saw those interior rolling covers and thought they were cool. But you just lose some permanent bed space... Not much, but some none the less.
I know they are not guaranteed waterproof. But I would like to get the one that has the best security and water resistance. I tend to get analysis paralysis when it comes to research and buying things like this where there are too many choices. My Wife sometimes has the simple solution. She said, "Not sure why you're overthinking this, just get the Mopar one from the parts dept and call it done".
She's pretty smart.
Ron
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If I remember correctly, the folding cover from Mopar parts dept is a softcover and is very overpriced. I have the Bakflip MX4 and am very happy with it.
CharlieL
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Ron, I had the Retrax cover on my 2013 1500. It was superb and I’m having one installed on my 2500. It’s a great product. Very secure and never had a problem with water coming in. Yes, it took up some bed space, but there was also about 6 inches underneath of it that was usable. For me, the space it took up never was an issue. I’d say the benefits far outweighed any drawbacks. No question that following your wife’s advice is normally a very good idea, but your careful consideration of what will work best for you is a prudent course. I would suggest your decision be driven by your needs. How often will you need to use the entire bed space, for example? What will you usually have in the bed you want to keep secure and dry, and how much access will you need? With the Retrax, you can open the tailgate while the cover stays in place and locked. You can also close it partially to hold things in place. I did that numerous times with a long ladder and lumber, with the tailgate closed.
My plan is also to install a 5th wheel hitch. The Retrax will not interfere in any way and will cover and secure the hitch when it’s not in use, like when traveling and camper is not hooked up.
BTW - my son in law purchased a 2020 Limited 1500, which came with the Mopar bed cover. One of the first things he did was to replace it with a Retrax.
Keep us posted.
Charlie
P.S. Looks to me as if some of the hornets here get a kick out of being stirred.
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Ron045
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At the dealer I went to they had 4 different samples. The one looked and operated like the BakFlip. He didn't know the price but thought it was round $1,000.
On the Mopar website, I think this is the one. They don't have 2022 parts yet, but this one is at least in the ballpark.
I have talked myself in and out of a tonneau cover so many times. I like how they look but I just measured the height of my ARB50 I don't think they will work for me. I can't remember what the outcome of the myth busters was in regards to mpg..probably negligible at best.
Chris1911
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RE: mythbusters testing
Tonneau covers did nothing to improve MPG. They did get an improvement using a mesh tailgate. Tailgate down made mileage worse.
Do you plan to have anything in the front part of the bed (i.e., Aux Tank, Tool box) that would create a problem for a hard top roll canister?
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No, nothing like that I can think of. I would imagine most daily driving would be empty. Camping time would be our "stuff" to be secure and dry (we do not tow a 5th wheel nor see ourselves doing so in the future). Just the occasional 5% of the time where I might need to carry something big and bulky where the cover will need to be open or removed.
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That’s cause there are only two I’m told. Truck Hero and Access. Everything you see rolls up to one of them…
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Haha you mean “plausible” ! I loved that show. First real world TV about nerding out on things; and it was okay.
I have also talked myself into and out of a cover of any sort. If I get one it will be a roll up. Seems easiest to open/close and most adjustable to what length you need to close per haul. But, When family and I go camping I park all the bikes up against the front bed wall and the roll up container would be in the way.
My coworker has a roll up toneau in his F250 and loves it. BUT, although water tight, dust still gets in and never gets out. His “enclosed bed” is dirty as heck Unless he detail cleans his truck bed. (Who does that?) . Also want to add that he keeps a yeti in there at all times with cover closed and it has beat up his roll up container as well as the cover itself from the inside. Hitting bumps makes his cooler slam up into the cover and you can see the dents protruding upwards from the outside.
It really is “to each their own” when deciding if they want one.
Plus it will take some pounds of your payload capacity. But that’s why we are into HD trucks on here.
PMHQ
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I have a Retrax Pro XR and I love it...It is also what the Sheriffs department here uses to protect their gear and weapons. It will hold 600 pounds on it, has a fob for remote opening, and you can add rails or bars on the track system for a rack or roof top tent. The quality is outstanding, and I have had it since 2019. I have slept on it and under it and never had any issues. I will definitely want another some day. The cost was pretty steep, but I think it was really worth the investment. The bed stays dry and the thing is very tough. I do not regret the area that the "canister" takes up as I like to put some things under there for Bug Out situations. In 2019 that was the best model, and I am not sure if there is anything new as of 2022....Good Luck!
I just put a Retrax Pro XR on my 2022 Power Wagon. It was simple to install and very well built. The price was steep, but the quality shows. As others have said, there is a canister in the bed, but there’s room below for stuff. I hauled our ski gear up to our condo and the skis slid perfectly under the canister and were locked safely away. It’s simple to open and close. While I haven’t used it yet, it can be locked partially open as well.
If you think its steep in the US try pricing one in Canada, Im pretty sure it would be cheaper to put a kid through college here than get one of those, but they are a great product, the only thing for me is how big the receiver box for retracting it is in the back.
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Do you have to fold the backflip all the way up to the cap when you have the 5th wheel attached or can you leave it partially down so it doesn't block the back window?
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I leave mine partially down.
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I have a 8 foot bed and there is plenty room for the fifth wheel when the back flip is folded flat in the stack but if you mean that I have to fold it up against and blocking the window the answere is no. There is plenty of space between the hitch and plenty of swing room for the trailer with about 3 inches to spare but in average manoeuvring does not come close to it.