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Old Aug 26, 2024 | 04:41 PM
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I have a 2024 F-150 Platinum inbound this week. I ordered a new fiberglass cap for it in January, but the shop did not place the order. From time to time I need to move wife's medical devices around, on extended trips. I need something to protect and cover the contents in the bed until the new cap arrives. We live in Arizona. What low cost Tonneau cover would you recommend? If you have thoughts on the new Shell, as nothing is on order, those would be appreciated as well. My older 2018 F-150 has a SnugTop and BedRug.
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Old Aug 26, 2024 | 07:38 PM
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Not sure what price range is low for you but I'm about to order the Rough Country hard tri-fold flip up bed cover ($749 before discounts) for my 2019 F150 Platinum

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Old Aug 26, 2024 | 08:34 PM
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I use a Gator roll-up on mine. Purchased from their eBay store for just about a Benjamin and a half.
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Old Aug 26, 2024 | 08:38 PM
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Not sure what price range is low for you but I'm about to order the Rough Country hard tri-fold flip up bed cover ($749 before discounts) for my 2019 F150 Platinum

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thanks for the recommendation, it looks nice. How is the cover with rain?
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Old Aug 26, 2024 | 08:42 PM
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For $100 I got one from Ebay in 2017. It served my 2017 F-150 and is now on my 2019. Looks new.
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Old Aug 27, 2024 | 04:21 AM
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Let’s get serious for a sec. Whatever you’re keeping in your truck bed—tools, hiking equipment, the buck you just shot—it needs to stay dry, secure, and accessible. Sounds obvious.

Actually, it can be pretty hard to get the right mix of those three things in a truck bed cover.

If you are looking for low cost, here is a post with Soft Trifold Truck Bed Tonneau Cover Compatible with 2015-2024 F150, here is the post link https://www.f150forum.com/f37/enter-...er-Jump-240827. You can also visit our web to find more similar merchandises. Can you tell me your budget, discount may offered~
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Old Aug 27, 2024 | 06:33 AM
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I've had a Gator soft trifold for 3 years now. No leaks and does what its supposed to. I also got it for considerably less since Real Truck is forum sponsor and I messaged them and they gave me a discount code to use.
https://realtruck.com/p/gator-sfx-tr...ord/f150/2019/
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Old Aug 27, 2024 | 07:13 AM
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Originally Posted by LaundryNumber36
thanks for the recommendation, it looks nice. How is the cover with rain ?
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7 years old this month, dealer wouldn't call it waterproof, but I would..................................NOT CHEAP !!
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Old Aug 27, 2024 | 12:06 PM
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I used a Gator trifold bedcover for 5 years with no leaks. Recently changed to a BakFlip because I wanted a harder shell. The gator held up really well and was cost efficient!
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