darquid
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I've been pouring over research in these forums and online and I'm just getting more confused. Here's where I'm currently at:
Wants:
-Able to install a bed extender and use a tonneau cover.
-durable
-as leakproof as possible
-easy to remove if I need to use the whole bed (probably not applicable to the soft covers)
-as flat as possible next to the bed (I want something flush without it being raised on the rails).
-Open and close the tailgate with the cover fully installed (I've read some where the panel closest to the tailgate has to be open before you close the tailgate).
You'll see I have 3 hard covers and 1 soft cover listed. From what I can tell, soft covers are lighter and easier to remove, plus they don't obstruct as much if you need to use the whole bed. I'm not TERRIBLY concerned about needing the security of a hard cover, but it's a nice-to-have. I've also heard that soft covers may protect against water instruction better than hard covers because of the velcro lip they have. Confirm/deny?
From what I can tell, all three hard covers are owned by the same parent company, Truck Hero. There's a few changes here and there, but not a whole lot of difference. The Xceed has 4 panels vs the bakflip so it's a bit lighter on each panel. The Armorflex uses a spray liner on the inside so it's supposed to be more durable, and the bakflip seems to be a proven performer based off this forum.
I've read the bakflip can easily be broken into with a coat hanger on previous versions. Is that still the case?
The extang and backflip I can get for about 1/2 price with a military discount, which puts it at the same price as the Truxedo ($500), so it's more a question of what will work better for my needs.
Curious to people's thoughts.
Wants:
-Able to install a bed extender and use a tonneau cover.
-durable
-as leakproof as possible
-easy to remove if I need to use the whole bed (probably not applicable to the soft covers)
-as flat as possible next to the bed (I want something flush without it being raised on the rails).
-Open and close the tailgate with the cover fully installed (I've read some where the panel closest to the tailgate has to be open before you close the tailgate).
You'll see I have 3 hard covers and 1 soft cover listed. From what I can tell, soft covers are lighter and easier to remove, plus they don't obstruct as much if you need to use the whole bed. I'm not TERRIBLY concerned about needing the security of a hard cover, but it's a nice-to-have. I've also heard that soft covers may protect against water instruction better than hard covers because of the velcro lip they have. Confirm/deny?
From what I can tell, all three hard covers are owned by the same parent company, Truck Hero. There's a few changes here and there, but not a whole lot of difference. The Xceed has 4 panels vs the bakflip so it's a bit lighter on each panel. The Armorflex uses a spray liner on the inside so it's supposed to be more durable, and the bakflip seems to be a proven performer based off this forum.
I've read the bakflip can easily be broken into with a coat hanger on previous versions. Is that still the case?
The extang and backflip I can get for about 1/2 price with a military discount, which puts it at the same price as the Truxedo ($500), so it's more a question of what will work better for my needs.
Curious to people's thoughts.
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