Truck Bed cover with 5'er hitch

[Browngw]

Originally Posted by Bowhnter

I recently bought a Bak Flip G2 and just had my hitch installed last Saturday. I have not put the cover back on yet, but I am supposed to be able drive with it in the folded up position. I would not want it folded all the way to the rear window, but if I can tow with it folded just ahead of the hitch I will be happy.

BAKFlip G2 Tonneau Covers Review

I hope to find out soon.

Bad news. I have a G2 BakFlip on my F250, and SuperGlide hitch. I love it, but when I am towing, I do need to fold the cover all the way up and it covers the back window. No issues driving at all, but the hitch would slide into the cover if I didn't make that final fold. If your hitch doesn't slide, you may be ok.

[Wayne Joan]

Retrax & Reese 16K. Works great and no leaks when closed.

[jcrayford]

Originally Posted by B and B

I use a Truxedo cover. Roll up, light weight and has 3 support rails. Works great on my Ford Super Duty.

^^This.

I have the Truxedo that covers my Pullrite. The Truxedo support rails will withstand 1' of snow (deepest I've measured in 5 years) and goes along way to keep the hitch clean and dry; although no cover will keep the hitch clean if you're back roading it on gravel road as all truck boxes are not airtight.

The thing I like about the Truxedo is that it rolls up on itself to about 5", and lies almost completely out of view of the rear view mirror. When rolled up, I have complete use of my box. Even if I have to remove the Truxedo, 2 small spring loaded levers and I pull it out.

Does it provide the highest security? No. But that's not what it's intended for.

J.

[Havasu Bill]

I just installed the Retrax Pro this week. It came highly recommended by my buddy that has a shop that installs them.
I'm just starting to look for bed organizers that will fit around the Curt Q20 I also just installed.

[Nick M]

Originally Posted by BandJCarm

Does anyone have the rollup pickup bed cover and a 5'er hitch? If so, which one?

What do you guys do for storage in back of pickup?

I'm considering the B&W Patriot hitch and a Retrax Pro bed cover. Anyone know of issues with that combination?

Thanks again. I appreciate all the info here.

Bill

Hi Bill,

Had a standard Retrax with my short bed F350 but when I got the long bed F450 I went to the Retrax Pro. I've had the bakflip which would not allow me to tow with 3 sections folded so Retrax solved my problem.

I use it with the Reese Ultimate hitch and I can lock the bed cover and tailgate. The Retrax will lock open in any position which is helpful when towing and you have stuff under the cover.

Highly recommended.

[BandJCarm]

Originally Posted by Nick M

Hi Bill,

Had a standard Retrax with my short bed F350 but when I got the long bed F450 I went to the Retrax Pro. I've had the bakflip which would not allow me to tow with 3 sections folded so Retrax solved my problem.

I use it with the Reese Ultimate hitch and I can lock the bed cover and tailgate. The Retrax will lock open in any position which is helpful when towing and you have stuff under the cover.

Highly recommended.

Yes, thanks.

I didn't mention I have a BakFlip F1 already, because I have sold it and it'll be gone in a few days. I didn't think that was germaine. But I am about settled on Retrax Pro. I emailed B&W and they said either the Patriot OR the Companion would fit under my 20.5" clearance to the top of the cover.

Thanks!!!

[dalford]

Originally Posted by B and B

I use a Truxedo cover. Roll up, light weight and has 3 support rails. Works great on my Ford Super Duty.

X2, light weight, works great..but I have a Reese 16K hitch.

[dicky1243]

Originally Posted by BandJCarm

Does anyone have the rollup pickup bed cover and a 5'er hitch? If so, which one?

What do you guys do for storage in back of pickup?

I'm considering the B&W Patriot hitch and a Retrax Pro bed cover. Anyone know of issues with that combination?

Thanks again. I appreciate all the info here.

Bill

Companion hitch (BW) and an acess roll-up is god quality have no trouble hope you have an 8ft. bed you can carry a lot of stuff 6' not so much you get a smother ride the longer the trk. 3500 DRW GMC 43' Sierra 376BHOK

[Bowhnter]

Originally Posted by DaveSchwartz

You can.

When I had my TT, I had a Leer cap but sold it after getting the 5er (too much hassle even though I had rigged up a lift system in my garage). I got a Bak G2 FiberMax (4 sections on a 6.5' bed). I tow with the back 3 sections folded on the front-most section and its great - still covers my tool bin, fuel cans, generator, etc. I looked at roll-ups but don't like soft covers or the price (and loss of box space) with the hard roll-ups.

Good to know

Originally Posted by Browngw

Bad news. I have a G2 BakFlip on my F250, and SuperGlide hitch. I love it, but when I am towing, I do need to fold the cover all the way up and it covers the back window. No issues driving at all, but the hitch would slide into the cover if I didn't make that final fold. If your hitch doesn't slide, you may be ok.

It's a manual slide so I could raise up if/when I need to use the slider?

[Anders]

Originally Posted by BandJCarm

Does anyone have the rollup pickup bed cover and a 5'er hitch? If so, which one?

What do you guys do for storage in back of pickup?

I'm considering the B&W Patriot hitch and a Retrax Pro bed cover. Anyone know of issues with that combination?

Thanks again. I appreciate all the info here.

Bill

I have a Tuxedo roll up. Now 6 years old. No problems, rolls up and out with ease. Easy to install by yourself.

We have a 2016 hijacker aoutoslide hitch.

[dwilhite]

We have a Retrax Pro, and are very happy with it! I have a nearly new B&W for sale. Not sure where you are, we are in the Nashville TN area.


God Bless

[bpadamson]

We have the Lund roll up and our BW companion slider fits under it just fine. F250, 6.75 bed

[Jim in Halifax]

I have a 3 section foldable......If you live in an area that has winter conditions some roll up will freeze up in snow or freezing rain.......J

[GOTTOYS]

I ave a B&W Patriot in my 2015 Silverado. I use a Access brand Original Model roll up cover. It is the best cover I have ever used. This is my second one. I also had a Lund cover on one of my trucks. This Access is a way nicer cover. Better fit, better latch. Looks much nicer.

[JP Camper]

Tonno Pro roll up. Low profile.

[ependydad]

Originally Posted by BandJCarm

*slapping head*

Good idea. I just got on their site and emailed them the question!

Ha! Glad I helped push you in that direction.

Originally Posted by BandJCarm

Thanks guys.

B&W answered.......either one will work with the Retrax. I don't mind the rails, so will probably get the Patriot.

Thanks again.

Their customer service continues after the sale. I've never had a bad experience in contacting them. LOVE my B&W. Beware, soon you'll join the B&W Fanboy Cult.

[ajbaber]

Remember that with a Retrax you will not be able to add an auxiliary gas tank if you ever want need to. I have the Truxedo Deuce that when closed still allows me access to front (cab end) of the bed without completely unrolling the cover. I find this very handy when loading items into the front of the bed. Also, if you do add an auxiliary gas tank you have easy access for filling it up. Check it out at truxedo.com.

[tedstr]

Tono Pro hard panel trifold. Works great with no rails and covers my Pullrite Super Glide hitch, Folds nice and does not cover real window. Panels are aluminum and covered with a very good vinyl. When closed, I have not experience any leaks in heavy rain. Very easy to use.

[W5CI]

I have the ACI roll up cover on my RAM 3500 with a Reece 16K hitch, it looks
great and works for me

[DocGTO]

I have a Roll & Lock. One of the higher priced models but very well made and very secure.