Peragon Truck Bed Cover Available for 2015 F-150!
#272
I just purchased a 2016 F150 5.5bed SCREW and am researching bed covers.
I had previously read some horrific reviews on this cover, but I believe they were older models. So now I am going to add this to my list of options.
I need a couple questions answered first:
1. Since a 5.5 bed is already a compromise on space, how much space (volume) does the bed need to allow the cover to open/close when loaded ?
Basically from front of bed how far back and how low does the cover need to operate. 6" ? 8" back and 10" off floor ? ?
2. If choosing paint to match, how durable is the paint ?
I have narrowed my choices down to a ProZ ProFold Premium Bi-fold, the Peragon or the PaceEdwards Switchblade.
Thanks
I had previously read some horrific reviews on this cover, but I believe they were older models. So now I am going to add this to my list of options.
I need a couple questions answered first:
1. Since a 5.5 bed is already a compromise on space, how much space (volume) does the bed need to allow the cover to open/close when loaded ?
Basically from front of bed how far back and how low does the cover need to operate. 6" ? 8" back and 10" off floor ? ?
2. If choosing paint to match, how durable is the paint ?
I have narrowed my choices down to a ProZ ProFold Premium Bi-fold, the Peragon or the PaceEdwards Switchblade.
Thanks
#273
Retractable Bed Cover
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1. Since a 5.5 bed is already a compromise on space, how much space (volume) does the bed need to allow the cover to open/close when loaded ?
Basically from front of bed how far back and how low does the cover need to operate. 6" ? 8" back and 10" off floor ? ?
2. If choosing paint to match, how durable is the paint ?
I have narrowed my choices down to a ProZ ProFold Premium Bi-fold, the Peragon or the PaceEdwards Switchblade.
Thanks
Basically from front of bed how far back and how low does the cover need to operate. 6" ? 8" back and 10" off floor ? ?
2. If choosing paint to match, how durable is the paint ?
I have narrowed my choices down to a ProZ ProFold Premium Bi-fold, the Peragon or the PaceEdwards Switchblade.
Thanks
1) As the Peragon cover retracts, the panels follow an arc, so it is a bit hard to dimension the space used. With a little cargo loading strategy, placing shorter items farther forward, you can gain more space than the "straight" dimensions may indicate. With that said, the panels on the 5.5' bed hang down about 11" below the top of the bed and the "arc" swings in an area roughly 18" back from the cab.
Most covers we ship are for trucks with the short beds - where cargo space is at a premium like you noted. Some retractable truck bed covers roll up into a fixed canister that hangs down into the bed and uses up that valuable space. We compete well against those designs.
I’ve owned two trucks with the 5.5' bed and my current truck has the 6.5’ bed. On many family trips I pack the bed all the way from the front wall to the tailgate. Every time I do that, I’m thankful I don’t have a canister consuming bed space when I need every inch. True, I can’t open the cover with the bed fully loaded, but I'd rather have the space when I need it than have to work around a canister when loading suitcases, coolers and gear. With a little strategy, I still enjoy full use of my bed. I just put items I need easy access to by the tailgate. Items I know I won’t need until we arrive at our destination are loaded toward the front.
When you're just putting a few items in the bed, an expandable cargo bar can keep your gear from sliding around so the area where our cover retracts stays clear. Cargo bars are relatively inexpensive and having one in your truck bed comes in handy for other uses too.
Our cover also quick releases without tools in under 30 seconds so you have the full length of your bed available whenever, wherever.
2) Our Paint Match finish is quite durable, comparable to the factory paint on your truck. It can be scratched, but with reasonable care it will look great for years. We use a full automotive paint system with five stages from primer to the final coat of clear.
I hope that helps!
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Mark Liermann (10-18-2016)
#274
time for another pic
Made me so happy to see another 2016 F150 with a Peragon bed cover here on the island. He was just as pleased with it as I am....except he uses a rag or towel to open, so hand dont burn. black gets hott!!
Made me so happy to see another 2016 F150 with a Peragon bed cover here on the island. He was just as pleased with it as I am....except he uses a rag or towel to open, so hand dont burn. black gets hott!!
Last edited by 808XLT; 10-17-2016 at 09:01 PM.
#275
Thank you for including a Peragon tonneau cover on your short list!
1) As the Peragon cover retracts, the panels follow an arc, so it is a bit hard to dimension the space used. With a little cargo loading strategy, placing shorter items farther forward, you can gain more space than the "straight" dimensions may indicate. With that said, the panels on the 5.5' bed hang down about 11" below the top of the bed and the "arc" swings in an area roughly 18" back from the cab.
Most covers we ship are for trucks with the short beds - where cargo space is at a premium like you noted. Some retractable truck bed covers roll up into a fixed canister that hangs down into the bed and uses up that valuable space. We compete well against those designs.
I’ve owned two trucks with the 5.5' bed and my current truck has the 6.5’ bed. On many family trips I pack the bed all the way from the front wall to the tailgate. Every time I do that, I’m thankful I don’t have a canister consuming bed space when I need every inch. True, I can’t open the cover with the bed fully loaded, but I'd rather have the space when I need it than have to work around a canister when loading suitcases, coolers and gear. With a little strategy, I still enjoy full use of my bed. I just put items I need easy access to by the tailgate. Items I know I won’t need until we arrive at our destination are loaded toward the front.
When you're just putting a few items in the bed, an expandable cargo bar can keep your gear from sliding around so the area where our cover retracts stays clear. Cargo bars are relatively inexpensive and having one in your truck bed comes in handy for other uses too.
Our cover also quick releases without tools in under 30 seconds so you have the full length of your bed available whenever, wherever.
2) Our Paint Match finish is quite durable, comparable to the factory paint on your truck. It can be scratched, but with reasonable care it will look great for years. We use a full automotive paint system with five stages from primer to the final coat of clear.
I hope that helps!
1) As the Peragon cover retracts, the panels follow an arc, so it is a bit hard to dimension the space used. With a little cargo loading strategy, placing shorter items farther forward, you can gain more space than the "straight" dimensions may indicate. With that said, the panels on the 5.5' bed hang down about 11" below the top of the bed and the "arc" swings in an area roughly 18" back from the cab.
Most covers we ship are for trucks with the short beds - where cargo space is at a premium like you noted. Some retractable truck bed covers roll up into a fixed canister that hangs down into the bed and uses up that valuable space. We compete well against those designs.
I’ve owned two trucks with the 5.5' bed and my current truck has the 6.5’ bed. On many family trips I pack the bed all the way from the front wall to the tailgate. Every time I do that, I’m thankful I don’t have a canister consuming bed space when I need every inch. True, I can’t open the cover with the bed fully loaded, but I'd rather have the space when I need it than have to work around a canister when loading suitcases, coolers and gear. With a little strategy, I still enjoy full use of my bed. I just put items I need easy access to by the tailgate. Items I know I won’t need until we arrive at our destination are loaded toward the front.
When you're just putting a few items in the bed, an expandable cargo bar can keep your gear from sliding around so the area where our cover retracts stays clear. Cargo bars are relatively inexpensive and having one in your truck bed comes in handy for other uses too.
Our cover also quick releases without tools in under 30 seconds so you have the full length of your bed available whenever, wherever.
2) Our Paint Match finish is quite durable, comparable to the factory paint on your truck. It can be scratched, but with reasonable care it will look great for years. We use a full automotive paint system with five stages from primer to the final coat of clear.
I hope that helps!
What are the seals made of ? Are they EPDM or silicone ? I realize only a topper is going to be water proof but my BedLocker had minimal water intrusion and that is a concern with all the covers I am looking at.
I wish someone locally had one of these to look at in person
I used to have a PaceEdwards BedLocker on my 2010 FX4 and I really liked it, until of course the drive mechanism seized up. I keep looking at the video trying to visualize the old canister size compared to the accordion fold on the Peragon. Ugh, this is harder than picking out what truck to buy...
#276
Retractable Bed Cover
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We do use EPDM seals in several locations on our cover. The seals between our panels are extruded from a proprietary high-performance compound that performs very well in that challenging application. You won't get water in between our panels, but there will be some drips along the edges and in the corners of the bed. The amount of water that gets in is a factor of time, even small drips eventually add up. Most of our customers report being quite happy with the water protection and consider any leakage an acceptable trade-off for the flexibility of a retractable cover. I use Rubbermaid-style totes to haul any cargo that I need to keep bone dry, like tools or electronics.
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MCDavis (10-18-2016)
#277
My experience and impressions
Ordered a Peragon with SS and clamp upgrades for my '16 SC XLT 5.5' , and installed last weekend.
Took a little over an hour to do by myself in my driveway with hand tools. My initial impression is very good, overall a well thought out product.
Took it through a brushless carwash with jet dryers today...must admit I was a little apprehensive, but lo and behold it held up to the 100+ MPH blowers just fine and got only minimal water inside near tailgate (I did NOT buy optional tailgate seal).
Also, Heath deserves a shout out for great customer service, I sent him a PM inquiring about clamp kit availability, and he replied promptly over the weekend and three days later they were in my hands. That is EXCELLENT customer service.
Overall, I am giving the cover a 9/10 so far and the company 10/10. I live in Florida near the beach, so it should be a good test with all the rain/sun/salt we have. Will do some updates down the road, but so far very happy.
I did not receive any incentives for this review, I just felt obligated to share my experiences since the HAPPY folks don't often speak out like they should.
Pics to follow soon...
Took a little over an hour to do by myself in my driveway with hand tools. My initial impression is very good, overall a well thought out product.
Took it through a brushless carwash with jet dryers today...must admit I was a little apprehensive, but lo and behold it held up to the 100+ MPH blowers just fine and got only minimal water inside near tailgate (I did NOT buy optional tailgate seal).
Also, Heath deserves a shout out for great customer service, I sent him a PM inquiring about clamp kit availability, and he replied promptly over the weekend and three days later they were in my hands. That is EXCELLENT customer service.
Overall, I am giving the cover a 9/10 so far and the company 10/10. I live in Florida near the beach, so it should be a good test with all the rain/sun/salt we have. Will do some updates down the road, but so far very happy.
I did not receive any incentives for this review, I just felt obligated to share my experiences since the HAPPY folks don't often speak out like they should.
Pics to follow soon...
Last edited by N Palm F150; 10-25-2016 at 10:43 PM. Reason: spell correct
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peragon (10-26-2016)
#278
I want to thank you for taking the time to answer all my questions. In the end, I ended up going with a cover that wasn't even on my list, but feel like your answers allowed me to make an informed decision.
We do use EPDM seals in several locations on our cover. The seals between our panels are extruded from a proprietary high-performance compound that performs very well in that challenging application. You won't get water in between our panels, but there will be some drips along the edges and in the corners of the bed. The amount of water that gets in is a factor of time, even small drips eventually add up. Most of our customers report being quite happy with the water protection and consider any leakage an acceptable trade-off for the flexibility of a retractable cover. I use Rubbermaid-style totes to haul any cargo that I need to keep bone dry, like tools or electronics.
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peragon (10-26-2016)
#280
Retractable Bed Cover
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