Truck Bed cover with 5'er hitch

[kwoodrg]

Retrax Pro MX here. Expensive but the best add-on I've done. Super durable and I keep all kinds of stuff in the bed of my truck with no leaks or worries. Also protects my SuperGlide hitch which I did not want to leave out in the rain.


2014 Dynamax Trilogy 37BH
2015 Ram 3500 DRW

[archgard]

I have been thinking of getting a cover for my 2015 Ram 3500 short box longhorn 6.7. Do any of you who have covers (thinking about a soft top tri fold) also tow with a 5th wheel tailgate installed at the same time, or just the normal gate?

[DaveSchwartz]

I install the Stromberg composite 5th wheel tailgate when on a trip and switch back to the stock tailgate when back home. Takes only a minute to make the switch. Not a soft cover, but a 4-section Bak FiberMax where I can tow with 3 sections folded flat on the fourth.

[14 CC 38CK]

I did a lot of research when I was looking for a cover . I wanted a hard cover so that when covered I wouldn't have to worry about someone with a knife cutting cover to see what was inside the bed . I also didn't like that after a few years the vinyl covers start to fall apart and with the roll up covers they cost way to much for my pocket . I talked with ford and they quit handling the room up covers because of problems in icy areas and people breaking them , I found a cover from Paragon covers that is made of aluminum and you can order standard black or colored to your truck . It mounts on rails like most and folds up to the head of the bed , it can be removed with in a couple of minutes if you need that extra 2 inches . It has a lock so that it can be locked at the front of the bed by the cad of the truck and not by the tail gate so no one can just pop it open . You can only find this cover on line @ Paragon covers and the price is about the same as the low cost ones and they cater to the 5th wheel user in mind . I have had many wanting to know where I got mine because of how easy it is to use .

[Pipeman]

Truxedo deuce for me.

[NorSnrub]

That is why I got a trailer instead of a 5th wheel. Didn't want to loose my garage.

[ependydad]

Originally Posted by NorSnrub

That is why I got a trailer instead of a 5th wheel. Didn't want to loose my garage.

You only lose above the rails. You'd be amazed how much stuff you can put back there and stay below rail height.

[Homebrew]

Originally Posted by archgard

I have been thinking of getting a cover for my 2015 Ram 3500 short box longhorn 6.7. Do any of you who have covers (thinking about a soft top tri fold) also tow with a 5th wheel tailgate installed at the same time, or just the normal gate?

I ordered my Tri fold with my truck. The quality seems better than some of the aftermarket brands I have seen.
It has 4 quick latch clamps, you can take the entire thing off in a minute and stick in the back seat.



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[tedstr]

Tonopro top are the same with four latches at the corners.

[SilverbackMel]

Roll n Lock. Best thing I bought for truck. Store 2 sets of golf equip back there and a bunch of stuff. I also have the full "tow gate" which it ALL LOCKS TOGETHER WITH ONE KEY IN 3 seconds!! All over the USA the past 5 years! NEVER EVER ANY THEFT OR WATER IN MY TRUCK BED. Gate is light weight BUT built VERY STRONG. Takes 10 seconds to take it out when I want to. Not cheap. But secure for sure.
I leave my factory tail gate at home when traveling. Dodge is a 2 min off!

[CaptnJohn]

I simply bought a cover for the 5er hitch from eTrailer. Never have anything else in the bed and if the truck bed is needed I just pull the hitch. I usually trade trucks every 2 years and next one will have the 8' bed.

[racer4]

SilverbackMel,

What brand and model of tow gate do you have?

[muddyrode]

I also have truxedo which rolls up and i have the locking tailgate so i have some sense of security if needed, i know they can always cut through it.
i also live on a gravel road and the dust is awful so i did buy the cover for the super glide
just too keep the dust off it and it does a good job
as there is still agreat deal of dust inside the bed under the bed cover

[SilverbackMel]

Thetonneaucoverstore.com has a pic of the Cargo Manager gate that goes with the Roll n Lock bed cover.

There are MANY similar on Amazon.
Just search: cargo manager tail gate.

[Busybeavers]

Originally Posted by muddyrode

I also have truxedo which rolls up and i have the locking tailgate so i have some sense of security if needed, i know they can always cut through it.
i also live on a gravel road and the dust is awful so i did buy the cover for the super glide
just too keep the dust off it and it does a good job
as there is still agreat deal of dust inside the bed under the bed cover

X2. Really love mine!

[Ejs4029]

Don't have a 5th wheel but I use a BAK Revolver Tunno Cover...It's a roll up aluminum cover that uses locking tracks on the sides instead of velcro. So far it's been great.

[tmfaulksr]

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[tmfaulksr]

Originally Posted by Ejs4029

Don't have a 5th wheel but I use a BAK Revolver Tunno Cover...It's a roll up aluminum cover that uses locking tracks on the sides instead of velcro. So far it's been great.

very nice!!

[tmfaulksr]

Originally Posted by DAISY BOYKIN

I have a Jack Rabbit bed cove and love it. It is by Pace Edwards. And there is a fifth wheel hitch under it

very nice set up....

[Homebrew]

Here is the Ram stock Tri fold with a fifth wheel hitch.
What's nice is when the cover is covered in snow you can open the tail gate and access the bed.


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