Truck Topers Ram Crew 1500

[ryand]

Hi All-

I have been investigating the cost of the avaliable truck caps that are avaliable out there. I never thought i would be going this route as it severely limits what you are able to haul and what not. However, It may be a something that I will have to do for the simple reason my dog has no where to sit. Seems like a lot of money to take your dog camping but he is worth it (i think) It also will keep things a little dryer than the horrible BAK cover i currently have on there. Anyone with a Ram Crew Cab that has a recomendation of what top you would buy?

[kc8lvy]

I bought me a used Leer fiberglass cap that was the same color as my truck. I used it for a few years with my travel trailer and it was great but now I own a fifth wheel and it now sits on my old picnic table. Maybe I will put it on my truck for winter.
It was great for keeping stuff dry and it had locks on it so stuff could be kept secured.

[V-Dub]

I'll be going with a G2 Bakflip. As I have the RamBox option, it is the only logical choice I could find in a hard shell form.

V-Dub

[ryand]

I have the bak flip....not impressed. It leaks pretty bad, they used steel rivets that now leave rust streaks on the cover, and any little rock WILL dent It. Mine now looks like a golf ball due to a small hail storm. No dents in truck but the cover looks horrible. At least it looks uniform. I can send photos if you like.

[V-Dub]

No need, I've been looking at a close friend's. He's had his for 2 years and it looks just as new as the day he bought it. All the reviews I've read have been positive. You're the 1st person to state otherwise.

By all means, not doubting your experience...simply stating that I'm pretty sold on getting one.

They've got a couple different kinds so I'm just deciding between the $700 version or the $900 version at this point. I'll probably opt for the cheaper as I've found them new on eBay and Amazon for ~$650. I can get the OEM trailer break controller with the $200 I'll be saving.

V-Dub

[ryand]

I'm sorry don't let it sway you. I'd does as promised....provides a flush hard shell cover and is fold-able. They seemed to have improved it some now doing away with the rivets and going with plastic connectors. I just was shocked at how easily it dents...for your truck with a ram box there are not many options.

[uncle46]

I have the Bak Flip my only gripe is it is heavy and takes two people to remove and put on. I have done it by myself but it would be much easier with two people. It does keep everything I put in the back dry. I like the Idea that it opens from either end. I keep my Honda Generator in the front part of the bed and open the front part of the cover to start it and let it run if and when I need it.

[ryand]

I know they were not wanted but wanted to share them anyway.

[Platokidd]

Originally Posted by ryand

I know they were not wanted but wanted to share them anyway.

Dont like the looks of that

[V-Dub]

They'd be receiving a call from me! If hail did that, I'm trying to understand how they surmise and advertise the ability to handle 300lbs.

When did you get yours? We had a hail storm here last year. That same friend had hail damage on his truck yet his BF was just fine.

Here's their link: http://bakfliptonneaucover.com/bakflip_g2 and I noticed they increased the weight supported to 400lbs.

They had an even pricier model but I don't see it on their site anymore. It was around $900.

V-Dub

Edit: I found it on their website...it's the BakFlip HD.

[ryand]

I bought mine in August of 2011....there was a higher priced version but I did not buy that one. I would be hesitant to put more than 100lbs on it....the good thing about having it all dented is I don't worry about it any more. Over all it's done what it advertises but I don't think I would spend 700 again for their product.

[uncle46]

Wow just looked at the web site lots of changes in less than a year. They don't show one that opens from the front anymore.

[V-Dub]

Great feedback! I'll be purchasing mine before winter and I'll let you know how it performs.

Funny thing, I would have had one around the same time as you. I saw it at $609 on eBay then the price jumped up to $646. I waited for it to go back down. I gotta stop being so cheap...$40 freaking dollars and I've been dragging my feet over it.

...yeah, I know! I've kicked myself a couple times.

V-Dub

[ryand]

Just a note....I remembered this from registering my cover. Taken from the BAK website.

"Products purchased at discounted rates on auction sites such as Ebay and Craigslist, to name a few, will not be covered under factory warranty under any circumstance. BAK Industries is unable to verify whether products sold through Auction Sites are new, used, or refurbished, and as such, we are unfortunately unable to warranty such purchases. We advise using caution when buying through auction sites as you'll be doing so at your own risk."

[arff2108]

I don't know if it is the same brand of cover but it looks a lot like mine. I bought mine in 2006 for my Ram Cc and has been indestructible except for the rubber seals that cover the hinges. They have disintegrated from the sun and the top now leaks a lot. And no way to replace without drilling out dozens of pop rivets and re-riviting.

[Arefbee]

Just one thing to be aware of with using a truck cap. If you have any leaks in the exhaust, CO could be drawn into the back of the truck.

According to one website, in PA it is OK to carry pets in the trailer. Just a possible solution. Having a Yukon means they ride with us but I figure if we ever move up to a 5er we'll need a solution for carrying the 4-footed kids. I expect to do a wireless cam to keep an eye on them in their crates.

[V-Dub]

Originally Posted by ryand

Just a note....I remembered this from registering my cover. Taken from the BAK website.

"Products purchased at discounted rates on auction sites such as Ebay and Craigslist, to name a few, will not be covered under factory warranty under any circumstance. BAK Industries is unable to verify whether products sold through Auction Sites are new, used, or refurbished, and as such, we are unfortunately unable to warranty such purchases. We advise using caution when buying through auction sites as you'll be doing so at your own risk."

I can live with that and fully support their position.

V-Dub

[V-Dub]

I finally pulled the trigger on the BakFlip on eBay. $640 for the G2. Just an assumption (or maybe I just got a bad one) is that these are not 100% to spec.

Overall my install went fine. However, I ran into one slight glitch...when installing the elevator bolts at the front (by the cab), the hole alignment was off by about 1-1 1/2 mm (in total width) from the bracket holes. I had to file one of the the aluminum brackets to get the bolt through.

Other than that, I'm loving this thing so far.

V-Dub

[ryand]

Take some photos if you don't mind..like to see what some of the improvements are so that I might be able to make to modifications myself. Have not pulled the trigger on a cap yet.

[camper1999]

Originally Posted by V-Dub

I finally pulled the trigger on the BakFlip on eBay. $640 for the G2. Just an assumption (or maybe I just got a bad one) is that these are not 100% to spec.

Overall my install went fine. However, I ran into one slight glitch...when installing the elevator bolts at the front (by the cab), the hole alignment was off by about 1-1 1/2 mm (in total width) from the bracket holes. I had to file one of the the aluminum brackets to get the bolt through.

Other than that, I'm loving this thing so far.

V-Dub

I did not have a problem installing mine. I love the Bakflip. Once I get to where I am going I close it and the bed stays dry while camping.