Slidding Bed Cover

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Does anyone have or know about the slidding bed covers (they roll up out of the way and are fairly water proof) that are out? I need to carry things out of the weather sometime, but still want to use my bed for hauling! I don't want a cover! I am looking for one, but don't know much about them! Any info. on quality or price would be great!!!

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97 Reg. Cab 4x4 auto, Red/Driftwood/Red, SLT Laramie, Camel, Camper Package, Tow Package, 3. 54. Stock! West Lafayette, Indiana

 

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A friend of mine has one on his ch#$y. He hates it. It cost him over $1200 for the manual version (apparently there are electric versions) and he told me that he has regretted the purchase from day one. His complaints are:
It rattles on roads that are less than smooth.
It sticks constantly, causing him to have to have to get in the bed and yank it open or shove it hard to open it.
Finally, he also complains that it leaks.

Some notes that must be taken into consideration: He IS in construction and beats the he** out of his truck. I know that he's gone through 1 transfer case and 2 trannys in the 3 years he has owned the truck.

I was considering one of these covers as well on my truck, but I will probably go with a hard tonneau. They're not that difficult to remove with two people.

Hope this helps.



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Cheers,
Randy

President - Southeastern Turbo Diesel Registry, Y2K,2500,QC,SB,Auto,4X4,3. 54LSD,Driftwood/Agate,Trlr Tow,Camper Sp,Slid Rr Glass, ICI Stainless Nerfs, Prime Designs Bug Shield w/ eyebrows

 

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I use a foldable hard cover on mine. It's easy for one person to remove or replace. It does leak a little at the joints, but not bad. One thing that I like is that it is strong enuff to walk on. Jumping up and down is probably not a good idea with my 200 lb carcas but walking around is ok. When it's folded up it takes about as much room at the front of the bed as a tool box.

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Joe George
Eureka, CA

'95 2500 CC auto 4X4,Combo EGT/boost guage,custom switch panel,PacBrake,Torque plate,BD valve body,Automatic motorhome steps on both sides,Foldacover hard bed cover,Cummins chrome kit,Black steel grill guard,Front hitch receiver

 

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Peep, top of the line is probably Pace Edwards. 1-800-400-2806, I looked but didn't buy. bg

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White 99 3500, QC, 3:55, auto. most options except leather, Line-X bed liner, fiberglass running boards Ranco 9000s, bug shield and window vents, black vented 5th wheel tailgate, aluminum tool box, 100 gal. aux. fuel tank not mounted yet.

 

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Peep,I have had both the remote rollup tonneau and the manual rollup tonneau covers from to different manufactures and if your looking in that direction might I suggest Roll-Top tonneau from Pace-Edwards 1-800-400-2806 it's not 100% water-tite but pretty darn close.

2000 qc,Slt+pkg. ,4:10 anti-spin,4x4 dually,Putco bedrails and tailgate protector,Rhino sprayed bedliner,U S Gear gauges,Mag-Hytec differential cover,Lexan mudflaps,20,000# articulating Reese fifth wheel/hitch,Ultra stainless cab/box boards,Roll-Top tonneau cover

 

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Peep, I have a Pace Edwards Roll Top Cover on my '98 3500. It fits and operates just fine. If adjusted properly during installation, it will work as advertised. It covers my fifth wheel hitch and provides secure weather tight bed storage for tools, etc. My only negative comment is that it flexes in the center slightly up and down from the airflow over the top of the truck. It causes a rattling noise that is very noticeable with your back slider window open. The frequency of the rattle is in direct proportion to the speed of the truck. Overall, a good quality product - on my list of recommended Good Stuff.

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98 3500 Driftwood QC SLT, 12V, automatic, 4:10 LS,
Gear Vendors, Transfer Flow, Prime Loc, Line-X, etc, etc.

 

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There is a Pace roll top up the street from me on a mid 90's long bed. The black vynal cover is lifting off the substrate. It looks terrible. #ad


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Money Sink - 96, 5 speed, SLT, 4X4, LWB, Ext Cab, ISSPRO pillar, TST 685, Delvac 1 & Amsiol, Injectors, K&N, Monicas silencer ring removed, Exhaust brake, 4" CAT back w/no CAT, 4" chrome turn down straight out back, Mag-Hytec, 3:54, Spray in bed liner, Super5th side to side tilting 24k#, Brush Guard, Stainless rear window louvers & lite bar, Diamond plate tool box & bed caps, Dodge running boards, Sheepskin.