Roll-n-Lock brand bed cover

[EMDDIESEL]

Anybody using this product?. My Rhino Linings distributor sells them for the Ram and they appear to be really high quality, alot nicer then the other brand of rolling bed cover. Just wanted to know if anybody has had any problems with them. Also, i would like to find a dealer in the CT area, anybody know of one?

 

[Tilesetter Too]

EMDDIESEL,
I've got the Rollnlock on my truck. I really like it. It really isn't good if you cary a lot of tall things in your bed but I dont have a lot of problem with that. The bed seems mostly watertight with it on but I haven't ever checked it out after a good rainstorm. Ive had 4000lbs of rock in the back and still been able to close and lock the bed. Also had 40 bags of soil and mulch in the back and could close and lock it.
We use the dodge to go home for the holidays and it was nice to be able to load all the presents and luggage in the bed, lock the top and not worry about stuff getting stolen.
I paid $950 installed (longbed version) if that helps any.
Email me if you have any more questions I can answer...
Shawn

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1998. 5 2500 4x4 quad LB, Rollnlock, 5spd.

 

[David_VT]

The newest TDR has an add from GENOs for something that looks like a cross between a simple canvas cover and a roll and lock. Much less money than the roll and lock, question is 'how much less functional'??

Anyone have any experience with that one in GENOs? I can't figure out how it can support a snow load if only attached with VELCRO. Maybe there are bars that go across the bed??

I also can't see how it would attach to an over the rail LINEX installation.

[This message has been edited by David_VT (edited 05-22-2001). ]

 

[pwr2tow]

I have one of them canvas roll up covers and I live in ND. The cover works great, there are bars that run across the bed that roll up with the cover so your bed is wide open after rolling the tarp up. I have a friend that had a lock-n-roll cover he had trouble with it freezeing in the closed position. He could not access his bed because it locks to the tail gate. The tarp type is secure and you can open your end gate without rolling up tarp. The main reason I like it is because I tow a 5th wheel and I just roll it up when I tow and when I get to where I am going I just roll it down and my belongings the the bed are out of sight and secure. The operation of rolling the tarp up or down is a one man operation. I beleave the covers name is Access Covers. It is made here in ND. I have had this cover on for two years and would never consider useing a different one. I have had other covers and would not change.

BTW my friend now has a Access Cover on his new rig.

Ron

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1999, 3500, 6x6, slt, auto, 3. 55 lsd, Qd cab, ISB cummins, Isspro transmission temp, EGT, Boost gauges on A-piler, before and after fuel pressure gauge, DD stage 1, modified banjo bolts, K&N 0880 with prefilter, triple trailing 2001 26RKSS Tahoe 5th wheel, 1999 120hp 1800 bayliner. 20,000 lbs GCW.

 

[MATT MAN]

Anyone try the Retrax?

 

[americana]

how secure can a canvas/vinyl cover be when a $1. 00 pocket knife can breech the cover? a rigid cover or roll cover are the only answers for a halfway decent secure box. thiefs like to move fast. slice and grab is fast. much faster than trying to break into a rigid/rolling cover.

my two bits... ymmv

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regards,

peter
1998 24v 4x4 QC, SLT, Sport, Leather, Linex, snug lid, center line wheels, Smittybilt side steps,color matched fender flares, stull grills, tow hooks----first diesel, dodge etc. i'm in love!

FREE CARL!!

 

[WAYNE]

Ive had the roll & lock on my truck since new. Its an excellent product and is watertight ive had luggage in the bed through a rainstorm with no problems.

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99 QC. Sport,2WD 139"wb. auto,3:54 limited slip,all options except leather. autometer ultralite boost and trans. temp gauges,computech digital EGT moniter, K@N 14" cone filter, 275HP. RV injectors, custom 4"exhaust, power edge EZ, DTT VB & TC, mopar performance deep transmission pan, mag hy-tech rear end cover, roll@lock bed cover, plus other cool stuff.

 

[Tilesetter Too]

Americana,
You made my point for me. The roll'n'lock is made of interlocking aluminum slats covered with vinyl. There almost is no breaking into it. It would take a fairly determined thief to have the patience to break the r'n'l. My main point was to get something to lock the tailgate and prevent all access to the bed.
I've been in -40 deg temperatures for weeeks at a time and I did have a little difficulty with the top locking but with a firm pull to the tailgate and a little working of the lock, access was easy.
Tarps are easily broken into and aren't secure at all other than out of sight out of mind.
Fiberglass shells. . you have to know in advance of anything big you have to haul so you can leave the top at home. They are nice but with my r'n'l I can just retract the top and haul almost anything I want.
I'm not bashing other covers, but sometimes I have thousands of dollars of tools and materials in my bed and I can feel secure with the r'n'l protecting my bed.
1. note of caution. Don't ever get small rocks in the lock recesses. I had an extreme problem getting the lock undone(my fault).
Love the top. I would get it again.
Shawn




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1998. 5 2500 4x4 quad LB, Rollnlock, 5spd.

 

[americana]

sorry, tilesetter... . got a little emotional there. i have a snug top. works great, but (and there's the catch)... it's a bear to take off (easy with 2 people) for when i haul motorcycles or odd shaped items.

all i need is a fellow tdr member to buy the cover so's i can afford a roll'n'lock (i've decided to go with r'n'l after searching the web).

my 2 bits... .

 

[EMDDIESEL]

Thanks alot guys for your thoughts, i will be ordering one soon, hopefully next week. Does anybody have a picture of how much of the bed side rails they cover? I have black plastic bed rail covers and want to know if i have to remove them to use the Roll-n-lock

 

[americana]

i e-m'd the manufacturer some time ago. i have linex over the rails. they said it would just take a little more elbow grease at the time of installation.

 

[jwgary]

How much does one of these bad boys cost? I have been thinking about getting one or the pace-edwards version for some time.

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B I G O R A N G E AMBER-FIRE (BURNT ORANGE) / BRITE SILVER 2001(. 5), 2500, SLT, Q-CAB 4x4, SWB, AUTO, 3. 55, LSD, TOWING PACKAGE
ADD-ON'S: LINE-X, 1/4" STEEL LONGHORN HITCH COVER, WESTIN NERF BARS, YELLOW-TOP OPTIMAS

 

[pwr2tow]

roll-n-lock lovers,

If all your after is security then by all means get the roll and lock.

I forget that I live in a state with only 600,000 people and security is not number one problem. Dealing with almost 600,000 home owners with guns, crime seems to be very low. Call it Prairie Justice.

I bought the one I use for the convenience and afordable price, More money to spend on other products.

Like I said before I know people who have had the roll-N-lock and did not like it due to the cold temps here in ND. Locks freeze from snow which melts dureing day even if it is below freezeing because metal and black absorb heat which melt snow and then refreezes in the evenings. We have gravel roads and dust gets in the locks, if you use any lube or lock anti-freeze. Even fine peices of rock can jam the tumblers in the locks.

americana,
I would rather have to replace a $400. 00 AG cover cut by a $1. 00 knife than replace a $800. 00 roll-n-lock and $1,000. 00 end gate pryed open with a stolen pry bar.

My two cents,
Ron



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1999, 3500, 6x6, slt, auto, 3. 55 lsd, Qd cab, ISB cummins, Isspro transmission temp, EGT, Boost gauges on A-piler, before and after fuel pressure gauge, DD stage 1, modified banjo bolts, K&N 0880 with prefilter, triple trailing 2001 26RKSS Tahoe 5th wheel, 1999 120hp 1800 bayliner. 20,000 lbs GCW.

 

[dodger22]

Originally posted by jwgary:
How much does one of these bad boys cost? I have been thinking about getting one or the pace-edwards version for some time.

I have the Pace-Edwards on a SB with a lock on the tailgate as well. I think it cost about Cdn$900. Works great. Make sure it will clear a 5th wheel hitch if you have one. I was lucky, had the the cover installed then reinstalled my hitch with about 1 inch to spare. Talk about horseshoes #ad
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[RKohn]

EMDDIESEL,

If your bed rail covers fit flush, you shouldn't have a problem. I have ProCaps on mine and they extended into the bed almost 3/8", so I had to trim them back a little.

The only drawback we've found is that you can't fit a fullsize quad in a shortbed with the tailgate closed (tires hit the can). Other than that, they're great.

I'm a little biased, because I sell them, but I think they're a better cover. Started selling to get my toys cheaper. #ad
Send me an e-mail for a price.

Rick

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Y2K Red Stealth Sport 2500 4X4 QC SLT+, 5-spd, 3. 54 LotsaSpinDiff, 265-75-16 LTX's, DC's dead cow/vinyl interior and 4-wheel AnythingButStop brakes, Roll-N-Lock bedcover, Smittybilt stainless nerf bars. Silencer ring?