tri folding hard tonneau cover

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drtexas72

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Ive always used backflip you can get them shipped free and at discounts if you search. No its not always 100% water proof but does a good job here in Oregon. You have to open tail to open cover that being said they are also not theft proof all someone has to do is use a coat hanger to pull on wire inside when your tgate is locked and pop the backflip. So don't stor valuables too long in there just like you wouldent inside the cab. "smash and grab"


I made my old one harder to break into by riveting a small piece of aluminum L-stock where the cables are pulled. Of course, it makes it a little bit harder to open since your finger has to reach around the L-stock to grab the cable to open it but it's not that much of an inconvenience for the little bit of extra security.
 

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I went with this on a previous truck.

https://rollnlock.com/e-series

I can't say enough good things about how dry, convenient and secure it was. Didn't have to open the gate to get in to it. Super durable. I stacked cargo on it and the kids were able to walk around on it, and it locked in any position. I put a switch in the cab for it in addition to the remote for convenience...
 

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If you’re ever in Colorado I have a bakflip g2 in mint condition that I’m selling for $300 but because you have a scab I’d let it go for $200. I’m not interested in shipping it. I loved it but decided to go 2 spare chase rack.

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I'd be interested in this. How do I contact you? I live in Cheyenne.
 

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Without opening the tailgate means you'll have to lock the cover up on top. That limits you to something like retrax or diamond backs
 

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FWIW I have Backflip F1 and am very happy with it. Got a nice price from Freedom Motorsports, a forum sponsor.
 
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Without opening the tailgate means you'll have to lock the cover up on top. That limits you to something like retrax or diamond backs

not true, at least it was not before. I had one that did that.


guess technology is going backwards on this particular subject.
 

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I’d prefer one that the doesn’t allow for that as it adds more security. I had bad experiences w/ the bakflip type tonneaus (there are a few brands w/ near identical products- gator I think is another) - BUT I had one & the following issues came up: they’re not waterproof, you get water in @ the corners (in my GMC) & I think all of these are self-admittedly not water tight as they require some drainage tubes to be run out the back. These drainage tubes got clogged up w/ pollen/debris whatever & stunk like ass in summer humidity- I put bleach/simple green through em a number of times. Lastly the middle panel began to “delaminate” like the AL sheet was pulling away from the composite core + the weatherstripping that sealed the gaps in between each panel also began to fail after 2-3 years of use.

I also dislike any tonneau design that incorporates rails on the inside of your bed- they automatically mean a) no more sitting on the side of the bed during tailgate or just rummaging around in bed & b) while the amount of space you “lose” w/ the rails @ top is obviously negligible, now you gotta be careful about bulky/rugged stuff damaging/destroying those rails- how well do you think they’d hold up against PT 6x6” lumber smashing up & leaning against em?


My fav tri-fold has been the advantage hardhat tri-ford

Goes on top of rails, can remove super quickly, is not very heavy, can be clamped down very tight where it’d take some time/effort and/or a sawzall to get in lol- price is reasonable. It is 100% water tight in my experience, and you can put a little weight on top of it like a 25 lb tool box while it’s closed. Has a study AL frame & plastic inserts beneath the vinyl cover which makes the top stay nice & flat no wrinkling over the years etc

https://realtruck.com/p/advantage-h...MI1bS91-aQ6wIVB4bICh2zBg0fEAQYASABEgJcB_D_BwE
 
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