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10-06-2015, 01:53 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2015
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Truck bed cover for 5th wheel
Are the 5th wheel hitches low enough to have a trip-fold tonneau cover?
I have a new Dodge Ram short bed and will have a new 5th wheel hitch installed in the bed (B&W). I don't want to drive around exposing the hitch to the elements when I'm not towing my trailer. What's my options? I would like to have something that will also cover some of my cargo in the bed if possible.
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10-06-2015, 02:10 PM
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Always Learning
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Four Corners, FL
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I put on a Retrax roll top cover. I'm very happy with it. It's not as water tight as I led myself to believe, but overall - it satisfies our need for a "trunk" with having 2 kids.
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10-06-2015, 02:25 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Wilmington, De
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I use the Lund roll up. I have a toolbox in front of the 5th wheel, allows access. Been on for 5 years and still looks good.
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10-07-2015, 12:58 AM
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No problem with a tri fold that sits on top of bed rails
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10-07-2015, 07:08 AM
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I saw the ti-folds at the Dodge dealer, but they were like $2000. Must have been made out of gold : )
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10-07-2015, 07:20 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Mt. Clemens, MI.
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My tri-fold works great and costs $300
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10-07-2015, 07:24 AM
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earlbalentine I saw the ti-folds at the Dodge dealer, but they were like $2000. Must have been made out of gold : )
Find you a truck specialty shop. They will carry lots of different styles and price ranges. Later RJD 
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10-07-2015, 07:38 AM
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I have a bak flip fold up cover works fine. It all depends on your hitch. Some handles on the hitch extend upward
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10-07-2015, 07:47 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2014
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I use this one and have had good luck. On my second cover (Changed trucks)
TonnoPro Tonneau Cover, Tonno Pro Tri-Fold Tonneau
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10-07-2015, 07:50 AM
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Site Team - Lou
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: South Eastern PA
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My Extang Trifold was too tall folded for my 2008 GMC Sierra Short Bed with Pullrite 3300 slider hitch with rails. There was only about 2 inches clearance in turns and on uneven ground the camper hit the top.
I finally bought a 3 inch lift kit for the 3300 and it works perfectly even in turns on uneven ground.
http://www.amazon.com/PullRite-4408-.../dp/B001P2F34U
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10-07-2015, 08:08 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Hudson Valley Region of NY
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I use the extang full tilt/roll up. Have had it for several years, no issues. What I like is you can either roll it up or take the whole cover off in a minute, by yourself. Covers my hitch nicely..
Extang FullTilt Tonneau Cover - SHIPS FREE
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10-07-2015, 10:52 AM
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Always Learning
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Four Corners, FL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ependydad
I put on a Retrax roll top cover. I'm very happy with it. It's not as water tight as I led myself to believe, but overall - it satisfies our need for a "trunk" with having 2 kids.
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I will say- if you have an extended pin box (which is what was standard on my fifth wheel), there are times that in turns the pin box rubs the inner rails of the cover. It's not often and I haven't figured out what is the situation.
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10-07-2015, 10:55 AM
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I use a Roll & Lock.
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10-07-2015, 11:00 AM
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I have been running a Bakflip F1 on my Ram short beds, 3 trucks now. Love it. With my Hijacker hitch I had to change the handle orientation. The B&W companion fits perfectly however.
No need to block your back window when towing either...
Nice and clean when closed
Not the cheapest out there by any means, but does have quality and longevity going for it.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=sr_1_1&sr=8-1
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10-07-2015, 11:07 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by -lenny-
I have been running a Bakflip F1 on my Ram short beds, 3 trucks now. Love it. With my Hijacker hitch I had to change the handle orientation. The B&W companion fits perfectly however.
No need to block your back window when towing either...
Nice and clean when closed
Not the cheapest out there by any means, but does have quality and longevity going for it.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=sr_1_1&sr=8-1 |
My good friend has this cover and it leaks at every fold. He took the first one back and they installed another and it does the same thing.
Bruce
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10-07-2015, 11:11 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nomad297
My good friend has this cover and it leaks at every fold. He took the first one back and they installed another and it does the same thing.
Bruce
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That is unfortunate he had such a bad experience with his. I have not had such problems. What did he replace it with?
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10-07-2015, 11:11 AM
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Mod free 5er
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
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I use a slightly modified Undercover Hard Tonneau cover while towing and when not towing. Definitely NOT water tight, but it keeps everything out of sight towing and not towing.
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10-07-2015, 11:18 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by -lenny-
That is unfortunate he had such a bad experience with his. I have not had such problems. What did he replace it with?
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He didn't replace it with anything. He is living with the leaks and says it's no big deal to him.
Bruce
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10-07-2015, 11:30 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Stevens Point, WI
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Truck bed cover for 5th wheel
When I was towing a 5th wheel, I just put a standard Truxedo roll-up cover on my short bed. It covered the hitch and only cost about $200. It's simple enough to put on yourself.
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10-07-2015, 12:01 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Delaware
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I use a roll up cover .the soft one seams to be the best for me
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