TAI2

I figured the Race/DE crowd has experience in the various bed covers for RAM 1500's. Picking up a new Crew Cab today.

Any suggestions on what works well and is durable?

I would like a cover that I can open up the bed in sections (sectional or roll-up?), requires no drilling to install, takes up the least amount of space when fully open and is not a PITA to open and close.

Thanks,
Tom

RickBetterley

I put the so-called BakFlip G2 on my new F-250; I have had a rollup before (I liked it; easy to get out of the way), a tri-fold (worked great until I needed the full bed space, when I then had to remove it - not hard but you have to put it somewhere), and now the BakFlip. So far, I prefer the BakFlip, as I can fold it right up against the rear window (not ideal, but...) when I need the full bed. The truck lives outdoors and I wanted a cover that was stronger than the fabric types.
Some people like the roll-ups, but I was worried about the mechanism over the years and rolling it up when covered with snow and ice. You wouldn't have that concern as often in NJ, but I am in Maine a lot.
http://www.bakflip-tonneau.com/features.asp?tabid=2

TAI2

Thanks, I'll take a look. I also noticed that you can get a tool box that works with the BakFlip.

http://www.realtruck.com/bakbox-fold...nneau-toolbox/

Tom

Matt Romanowski

Shoot Jay Gratton a message. He had a rollup one that was really nice. I don't know what brand it was.

TIM COSTA

I have one of these that I took off of my F250 before trading it in. It was on my Chevy 2500 before that. I like the sturdiness of it. You can easily stack tires and heavier things on it without a problem.

http://www.extang.com/docs/solidfold.html

I dont know where youre located but Im selling the one I have if you're interested. I'd like to get $275 for it.

RickBetterley

I got the box as well; not real sure why, as it is way forward (duh) and I can only get at it if I completely open the cover, so it's not real handy. I liked the idea of a dry off-the-bed storage compartment, though.
You can get them cheaper via Amazon than you can from the factory.
Next, you'll want the lights to install in the bed; it's awfully dark in there at night: http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/11...-of-truck.html
Sorry for the Ford reference!

TAI2

Thanks for all the tips guys.

Coochas

I have the undercover cover on my 2500. It's ABS plastic and you can literally stand on it. It has two locks and works very well. No drilling needed.

TAI2

Good choices. Time to go shopping :-).