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Old Mar 19, 2006 | 10:03 PM
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Best Tonnaeu cover to buy?

Trying to get a soft cover the slides in and only goes over the bed. NOT OVER THE RAILS and NOT SNAP-ON. Also, one that wont flap on highway speeds. These are the (2) I can know that dont go over the rails.

Genos Garage

Access cover
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Old Mar 19, 2006 | 10:12 PM
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I have the Access Cover Limited Edition and have been very happy with it. I bought it from a place on the net, don't remember where, tonnocover.com maybe. I think they are out of Jamestown ND and that is where the Access Covers are made. It holds up very well in the winter and has adjustments for cold & hot temps.

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Old Mar 19, 2006 | 10:54 PM
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Normally, Genos is a great place to find products and pricing is competitive, but they sell the LiteRider model for than I can purchase an Access cover. Literider is the lower cost model than Access by the same company, Agri-Cover.

Same with TruckHyde & Tuxedo. Another company with 2 product lines.
http://www.shurco.com/shurco2.html

I was looking at the TruxPort model. It mounts on (not over) the rail and gives just a touch more bed clearance then the other models. Covers the stake pockets, too which allows a lot of water into the bed.
Downside, It doesn't appear to work with bed rails.
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Old Mar 19, 2006 | 10:59 PM
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I like the low profile one caller LORADO, I was quoted $400. trying to find one cheaper. The only other problem I have are my whips in mounted in the bed. So the only choice I have is to cut a small hole (diameter of my whip) on the cover and put like rubber gromets where that opening is. I cant think of any other solution.
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 08:38 AM
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I have the Larado Access cover and really like it. Installation is a breeze, adjustments are easy, and it looks sharp. I got it delivered to my door for $349.99 from this place:

http://www.truckalterations.com/html/access.html

Be sure to note that the price listed is full price. His website says you get a $90 instant rebate plus free shipping. His website isn't much, but they shipped it out to me pretty fast.
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Old Mar 24, 2006 | 01:35 AM
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I know you said soft cover but take into consideration the Fold-A-Cover It's easy to remove if yo need to and you don't have to remove it to tow a 5vr. You also have the advantage of now have a lockable truck to store stuff.
If yo want pics look at my web page.
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Old Mar 24, 2006 | 08:38 AM
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I have a Ex-Tang full tilt and I'm very happy with it. It takes 'bout 30sec. to get it off by your self if u have to. Or u can just flip it up to gain acess to the bed. Works for me.

Jim
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Old Mar 24, 2006 | 06:50 PM
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I did-a-lot a searchen before I got the tuxedo orginal style, couldnt be more happy with my choice. Had numerious other soft covers, and most were a pain to work with mostly due to the severe winter conditions. This one looks good and quick to roll up (roll down half way and clamp, and drive) . Not partical to hard covers for numerious reasons, all have there pluses and minuses.
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Old Mar 25, 2006 | 01:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Backwoods
I did-a-lot a searchen before I got the tuxedo orginal style, couldnt be more happy with my choice. Had numerious other soft covers, and most were a pain to work with mostly due to the severe winter conditions. This one looks good and quick to roll up (roll down half way and clamp, and drive) . Not partical to hard covers for numerious reasons, all have there pluses and minuses.

I've had the roll up cover on my Dakota and loved it but when they came out with the Fold-A-Cover I love it even more. I now have a secure trunk and can still tow my 5vr. When I disconnect it I can still leave stuff in the bed and not worry about someone walking off with it, not only is it out of site but it's also locked and water tight
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