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02-05-2016, 11:51 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Between Pickles Gap and Toad Suck, AR
Posts: 6,070
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Truck Bed cover with 5'er hitch
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
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02-05-2016, 12:19 PM
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Always Learning
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Four Corners, FL
Posts: 21,891
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I have a Retrax Pro but with the B&W Companion Fifth Wheel hitch and have no issues.
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02-05-2016, 12:21 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2013
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I use a Truxedo cover. Roll up, light weight and has 3 support rails. Works great on my Ford Super Duty.
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02-05-2016, 12:25 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 117
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I have a Lund roll up cover over a Husky 16k hitch with a low level tool box in front of the hitch. Everything stays out of the weather unless towing. If hauling supplies I remove the hitch. 2006 GMC Sierra 2500 HD short bed.
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02-05-2016, 12:28 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Van Alstyne, TX
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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.
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02-05-2016, 12:45 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: SW Ohio
Posts: 4,655
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ependydad
I have a Retrax Pro but with the B&W Companion Fifth Wheel hitch and have no issues.
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We had the same tonno which kept our hitch in pristine condition.
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02-05-2016, 12:59 PM
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Canadian Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Eastern GTA, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 6,238
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Quote:
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.
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X2. Mine is a Ford accessory roll up cover same as the Truxedo TruXport. (Previous owner had a 5th wheel hitch in the bed.) It works great and can support the weight of a lot of snow in the winter while remaining flexible.
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02-05-2016, 01:08 PM
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Georgia Rally Coordinator
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: GA
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Quote:
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.
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X 2 When I had my 5er this is what I used and had no issues. Later RJD
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02-05-2016, 01:15 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Between Pickles Gap and Toad Suck, AR
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ependydad
I have a Retrax Pro but with the B&W Companion Fifth Wheel hitch and have no issues.
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The Companion costs a lot more than the Patriot. I was about to get the Patriot. You may not know, but do you possibly know if the Patriot sticks up too high (and your Companion doesn't)??????
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02-05-2016, 01:19 PM
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Always Learning
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Four Corners, FL
Posts: 21,891
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BandJCarm
The Companion costs a lot more than the Patriot. I was about to get the Patriot. You may not know, but do you possibly know if the Patriot sticks up too high (and your Companion doesn't)??????
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No idea. I never considered the Patriot as I didn't want rails.
BUT- I've contacted B&W on 4 or 5 occasions and they're always super helpful and knowledgable. Ask them directly.
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02-05-2016, 01:27 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Waynesville
Posts: 14,428
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OC has a Hardcover that he uses while Towing his 5wh!  Youroo!! 
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02-05-2016, 01:33 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Between Pickles Gap and Toad Suck, AR
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ependydad
No idea. I never considered the Patriot as I didn't want rails.
BUT- I've contacted B&W on 4 or 5 occasions and they're always super helpful and knowledgable. Ask them directly.
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*slapping head*
Good idea. I just got on their site and emailed them the question!
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02-05-2016, 01:40 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 370
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Truck Bed cover with 5'er hitch
Retract pro with v-series hitch great roll top.
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02-05-2016, 02:49 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Waterloo Region
Posts: 729
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Quote:
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.
I hope to find out soon.
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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.
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02-05-2016, 04:43 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 117
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I have the Pace Edwards Jackrabbit and it is the best cover I have ever had. A little pricey but after having it almost a year now I think it's worth it. Check it out. http://www.pace-edwards.com/jackrabbit
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02-05-2016, 05:31 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: West St. Paul, Manitoba
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I have the roll and lock( Roll-N-Lock Truck Bed Covers | Quality Tonneau Covers ) and like it because they were one of the few, where the cover housing is rather shallow enabling you to put in a taller objects underneath the housing. I have an approx 40 gal aux tank below it and in front of the fifth hitch in a short bed ram. My only drawback is the slide cover runs inside a channel on each side of the box and freezes into place with snow melt. 
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02-05-2016, 06:29 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Battle Creek
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BandJCarm
The Companion costs a lot more than the Patriot. I was about to get the Patriot. You may not know, but do you possibly know if the Patriot sticks up too high (and your Companion doesn't)??????
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I have the Patriot and the Retrax with no problem. The Patriot is very adjustable.
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02-05-2016, 06:45 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: SUNSHINE STATE
Posts: 1,769
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Jack rabbit
I have a Jack Rabbit bed cove and love it. It is by Pace Edwards. And there is a fifth wheel hitch under it
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02-05-2016, 08:03 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Between Pickles Gap and Toad Suck, AR
Posts: 6,070
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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.
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02-05-2016, 08:10 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: upstate ny
Posts: 144
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I use a Truxedo cover over a reese 20k
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