Need opinions on truck bed covers

[Drop Tine]

That was another one that was on the list. What do you like about it, and is there anything that you don't like about it or would improve (strength, ease of opening / closing, how much room it takes up when not in use, etc...)? Thank you for the reply.

All the best,
Glenn

I also have a Retrax, and I highly recommend it. Very secure and looks great. I have the power model that opens/closes with a key fob remote. You can get a manually operated version for around 1200. Made of aluminum and would be tough to break in to.

[Dave W]

I have a Paragon. If I did it again, I would go Retrax.
My Paragon is leaking and it comes off track but it has lasted 5 years.

[Mike D]

Thanks Mike. That's a good looking cover, and a good looking truck. Is that third brake light factory, or something you installed aftermarket?



All the best,

Glenn

Thanks Glenn. I like it because the from flips open independent of the rest of the cover. The 3 sections on the back fold up to sit on top of the front section when needed. I didn't want a Bakflip because it completely covers the back window when fully open and they are easy to break into with just a coat hanger.

The 3rd brake light is from a 2013+ truck with the camera inside. Makes the hook up of the 5th wheel a breeze.


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[duckmanep]

Like my Retrax

[TexasAg2002]

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[Gummi Bear]

I have a Extang Solid Fold 2.0 on my Chevy

https://www.extang.com/p-36824-solid-fold-2-0.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIkOCYlLmz1QIVgS-BCh3PtwU-EAAYAiAAEgJTaPD_BwE

It seems pretty great so far.

I really wanted a Diamondback, but they are cost prohibitive. They cost 3x what I paid for the Extang. I looked hard at the Bakflip, and they look great, but are difficult to remove should you want to. They are also easy to break into, just requiring a coat hanger.


The Extang is rigid, and super easy to remove if you want, only a couple of thumbscrews. It is retained by some beefy spring clips at the tailgate. You can also open and close the tailgate while the cover is latched. So far, it is keeping out all the rain (only had a couple of storms since I bought it) When it is folded, it covers approximately the same area as my old toolbox did. I also like that they are made in USA.

[Chew]

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[Buckley99]

Ordering the Bakflip MX4 tomorrow. Had the F1 previously and just prefer the matte finish of the MX4.

Same here. I have the MX4 and prefer it for the same reason.

[cajuntec]

Thanks Glenn. I like it because the from flips open independent of the rest of the cover. The 3 sections on the back fold up to sit on top of the front section when needed. I didn't want a Bakflip because it completely covers the back window when fully open and they are easy to break into with just a coat hanger.

The 3rd brake light is from a 2013+ truck with the camera inside. Makes the hook up of the 5th wheel a breeze.


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Thanks Mike. Does it remove completely easily, or is it pretty much attached and staying there once attached?
All the best,
Glenn

[cajuntec]

I have a Paragon. If I did it again, I would go Retrax.
My Paragon is leaking and it comes off track but it has lasted 5 years.

This is exactly the kind of information I was looking for. Disappointing, as I was hoping this wasn't what I was going to hear, but it makes a huge difference in what I buy. I had a feeling "comes off track" would be a comment. That kind of kills that one for me. Thank you.
All the best,
Glenn

[cajuntec]

I have a Extang Solid Fold 2.0 on my Chevy

https://www.extang.com/p-36824-solid-fold-2-0.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIkOCYlLmz1QIVgS-BCh3PtwU-EAAYAiAAEgJTaPD_BwE

It seems pretty great so far.

I really wanted a Diamondback, but they are cost prohibitive. They cost 3x what I paid for the Extang. I looked hard at the Bakflip, and they look great, but are difficult to remove should you want to. They are also easy to break into, just requiring a coat hanger.


The Extang is rigid, and super easy to remove if you want, only a couple of thumbscrews. It is retained by some beefy spring clips at the tailgate. You can also open and close the tailgate while the cover is latched. So far, it is keeping out all the rain (only had a couple of storms since I bought it) When it is folded, it covers approximately the same area as my old toolbox did. I also like that they are made in USA.

Thanks GB. You're the second person to mention breaking into the Bakflip with a coat hanger, so that one is on the short "do not buy" list. Good info on the Extang as well. Greatly appreciated.
All the best,
Glenn

[cajuntec]

I also have a Retrax, and I highly recommend it. Very secure and looks great. I have the power model that opens/closes with a key fob remote. You can get a manually operated version for around 1200. Made of aluminum and would be tough to break in to.

Good info. I guess you really get what you pay for. $1200 is almost twice as much as I was looking at in the Peragon. But after seeing that the Peragon can have problems coming off track... I'm probably not going that route. I was hoping to get this done for under a grand. I may need to save a bit more.
All the best,
Glenn

[MySRT8U]

Thanks Glenn. I like it because the from flips open independent of the rest of the cover. The 3 sections on the back fold up to sit on top of the front section when needed. I didn't want a Bakflip because it completely covers the back window when fully open and they are easy to break into with just a coat hanger.

The 3rd brake light is from a 2013+ truck with the camera inside. Makes the hook up of the 5th wheel a breeze.


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That 3rd brake light camera is one of my favorite things about my ram


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[Mike D]

Thanks Mike. Does it remove completely easily, or is it pretty much attached and staying there once attached?

All the best,

Glenn

I've never had the need to take mine completely off Glenn but per the instructions all you have to do is fold it to the front remove 4 screws and lift it off.


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[Mike D]

Need opinions on truck bed covers

That 3rd brake light camera is one of my favorite things about my ram


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Yep, I use mine all the time especially when hooking and unhooking my fifth wheel. Since my truck is a 2012 I had to buy the factory third brake light and then install a lock pick it would show to my screen in my truck.


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