Tonneau bed cover technology
07-06-2009, 12:50 AM
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Tonneau bed cover technology
Dear All,
Raining Season is Back and here in Florida Raining season means rain showers twice a day.
Do you guys have any Bed cover that you would recommend ?
I'm looking for something inexpensive, as I discarded the Cap because I cannot spend $900 on it.
And my truck has the plastic protection around the truck box just like in the picture. I think it protect the metal and I would like to avoid having sharp metal or pointing stuff there.
I cannot use a hard top because usually when going scuba dive, we have about 6 people and some get a short ride from the beach to the parking lot in the back of the truck.
Should I go Folding or Rolling ?
I saw some on e-bay for $200 and I'm wondering if they are okay ?
The idea is to block the view from people (security) and block the water from getting to it.
Would Velcro hold it ? ebay1 or ebay2 ebay3
It's okay for me to have buttons, velcro or anything that will hold for about 2-3 years.
Anyone that have been to the same situation recommends anything ?
Raining Season is Back and here in Florida Raining season means rain showers twice a day.
Do you guys have any Bed cover that you would recommend ?
I'm looking for something inexpensive, as I discarded the Cap because I cannot spend $900 on it.
And my truck has the plastic protection around the truck box just like in the picture. I think it protect the metal and I would like to avoid having sharp metal or pointing stuff there.
I cannot use a hard top because usually when going scuba dive, we have about 6 people and some get a short ride from the beach to the parking lot in the back of the truck.
Should I go Folding or Rolling ?
I saw some on e-bay for $200 and I'm wondering if they are okay ?
The idea is to block the view from people (security) and block the water from getting to it.
Would Velcro hold it ? ebay1 or ebay2 ebay3
It's okay for me to have buttons, velcro or anything that will hold for about 2-3 years.
Anyone that have been to the same situation recommends anything ?
07-06-2009, 12:59 AM
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1. is what you would want, they rollup and down, slick units, the aluminum piece on the end actually holds the tonneau down and the velco just makes the cover have tension.
2. is if you have the 08 with factory rails system
3. junk, the snaps will wear out in no time and leaves holes where the snaps once were, and the bows need to me moved manually and not build into the cover.
my father in law to be has the same looking cover, i believe his is the access brand. so #1 is what i would buy, i have the same thing but my lund. take a look at the truxedo ones on ebay, i have installed a couple of them and they are quite nice, a few bucks more than what you posted. but i don't see a brand name on the links you posted, weird.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Truxedo-Tonneau-Cover-04-08-Ford-F150-6-5-Bed_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4506Q2em20Q2el1116Q QhashZitem53d5a143adQQitemZ360066401197QQptZMotors Q5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessoriesQQsalenotsuppo rted
2. is if you have the 08 with factory rails system
3. junk, the snaps will wear out in no time and leaves holes where the snaps once were, and the bows need to me moved manually and not build into the cover.
my father in law to be has the same looking cover, i believe his is the access brand. so #1 is what i would buy, i have the same thing but my lund. take a look at the truxedo ones on ebay, i have installed a couple of them and they are quite nice, a few bucks more than what you posted. but i don't see a brand name on the links you posted, weird.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Truxedo-Tonneau-Cover-04-08-Ford-F150-6-5-Bed_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4506Q2em20Q2el1116Q QhashZitem53d5a143adQQitemZ360066401197QQptZMotors Q5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessoriesQQsalenotsuppo rted
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07-06-2009, 01:10 AM
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Just found the FORD part numbers for the Soft Tonneau cover With Snaps and the Snapless: This is a link for it
Here it is with a price list: pricelist
What do you guys think about the original bed cover ?
About $265 (with snaps) or $315 (snapless) would you guys recommend it ?
Here it is with a price list: pricelist
What do you guys think about the original bed cover ?
About $265 (with snaps) or $315 (snapless) would you guys recommend it ?
07-06-2009, 01:20 AM
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I think the Truxedo rolls on velcro right. Do you know what the Ford Original Snapless tights on ? It would be nice if it had a magnetig strip just like the refrigerator :P
1. is what you would want, they rollup and down, slick units, the aluminum piece on the end actually holds the tonneau down and the velco just makes the cover have tension.
2. is if you have the 08 with factory rails system
3. junk, the snaps will wear out in no time and leaves holes where the snaps once were, and the bows need to me moved manually and not build into the cover.
my father in law to be has the same looking cover, i believe his is the access brand. so #1 is what i would buy, i have the same thing but my lund. take a look at the truxedo ones on ebay, i have installed a couple of them and they are quite nice, a few bucks more than what you posted. but i don't see a brand name on the links you posted, weird.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Truxedo-Tonneau-Cover-04-08-Ford-F150-6-5-Bed_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4506Q2em20Q2el1116Q QhashZitem53d5a143adQQitemZ360066401197QQptZMotors Q5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessoriesQQsalenotsuppo rted
2. is if you have the 08 with factory rails system
3. junk, the snaps will wear out in no time and leaves holes where the snaps once were, and the bows need to me moved manually and not build into the cover.
my father in law to be has the same looking cover, i believe his is the access brand. so #1 is what i would buy, i have the same thing but my lund. take a look at the truxedo ones on ebay, i have installed a couple of them and they are quite nice, a few bucks more than what you posted. but i don't see a brand name on the links you posted, weird.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Truxedo-Tonneau-Cover-04-08-Ford-F150-6-5-Bed_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4506Q2em20Q2el1116Q QhashZitem53d5a143adQQitemZ360066401197QQptZMotors Q5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessoriesQQsalenotsuppo rted
07-06-2009, 01:31 AM
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07-06-2009, 01:37 AM
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the truxedo has velcro on the sides and then snaps in place at the rear...give your local dealer a call, i know the one here has some used ones/new takeoff's they sell for a fair price...
http://www.truxedo.com/original/land.php
http://www.truxedo.com/original/land.php
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07-06-2009, 01:09 PM
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i bought my ARE fiberglass tonneau for $350 used on craigslist. its in perfect cond just the wrong color. its black and my truck is green so it works for now until i can get it painted. quoted around town and it looks like $200-250 to get it painted. might want to keep an eye out for some used units. ill have only about $500 in it after paint and its a great top
07-06-2009, 01:16 PM
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snap/snapless are junk IMO, go with Velcro. my buddy has had his truxedo on his 04 crew cab since 05 and swapped it over to his 07 and it still works fine. the velcro holds up fine, i have had my tonneau up and down 500 times at least since i got mine and it's as good as new..