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09-08-2006, 02:59 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Dublin
Posts: 54
M.O.C. #1836
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tonneau cover
I will be getting my hitch next week for my 2001 F-250 SD Short bed. I currently have a hinged fiberglass tonneau. I would like to use a soft roll up style to use when I'm not towing my RL3400. My question is will it cover with the hitch in my bed when its not attached to the fifthwheel or do I have to remove the hitch before the tonneau will work. Thanks.
Daryl & Carol Foster
Montana 2004 3400RL
2001 F-250 V10 Short Bed Lariat Supercab
Lot @ Panama City FL
Home: Dublin Ohio
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09-08-2006, 03:24 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Bradenton
Posts: 200
M.O.C. #6228
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I have a 2002 F250 longbed with a Reese 16K. I purchased a truxedo ( www.truxedo.com) from www.truckcandy.com. I leave my hitch in the truck all the time and only have to pull the handle down to keep it from rubbing on my tonneau. Look at the warranty of cover, and I couldn't find anything that beat the Truxedo. I liked it so much I have it on my wife's Supercrew and I bought the cheaper version (truxsport) for my son's F150.
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09-08-2006, 04:31 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: King George
Posts: 688
M.O.C. #345
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We have the XTang cover on our short bed GMC. Go to there web site. Ours covers the bed and Signature series 18K Reese hitch on a slider. The reason we went with the Xtang was that it came with the braces stitched in the fabrick and used industrial strength velcro to secure the sides. No more snaps. When not using the 5th wheel, I cover the back to protect the hitch and storage box that is in the bed. When the cover is out, the bed is completely covered and with no sags for water to collect in.
Ken and Velda
Mindy (Our spoiled cocker spaniel)
Dahlgren Va
2005 3475 Montana w/automatic satellite dome/dish
2005 2500HD GMC 4x4 Crewcab with Duramax/Allison and edge/attitude, 45 gal transfer flo tank, Air Lift air springs, and Doran tire pressure alert system.
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09-08-2006, 07:19 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Cypress
Posts: 333
M.O.C. #6121
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09-09-2006, 04:00 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Troy
Posts: 1,980
M.O.C. #808
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 Daryl. I have one of those other covers and they work great. To clear the hitch handle I use a bungee cord and wrap it around the handle to pull it down out of the way.Mine has snaps but that was only because I'm cheap! For some reason the handle on my Reese 16k slider sticks up when I'm not towing so that is why I use the bungee.
Steve&Patti 2004 model 3280
2002 Duramax 4x4 crew cab SB
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09-09-2006, 04:21 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Highlands Ranch
Posts: 464
M.O.C. #3477
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With my Reese 16K slider, I have to bungee it so it doesn't beat against the bottom of my Fold-A-Cover. When we installed the hitch, we turned the lever part way down and drilled a new hole for the cotter pin, so it sits partially turned down all the time and isn't in the way of the cover.
'05 2955RL w. Onan 5.5 LP
'04.5 GMC D/A 4" exhaust, deep Allison pan, extra cap. rear diff. cover
SRW Short Bed Ext. Cab
16K Reese slider
Prodigy
and a smile this wide!
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09-09-2006, 04:30 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Bum F Egypt
Posts: 979
M.O.C. #2733
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Access Covers!! http://www.agricover.com/index.php/p...s/category/C9/
I mush also use a bungee to keep the handle from rubbing.
The hunt makes the find that much sweeter!
Dennis and Debbie
05 Montana 2955RL Spruce Decor
2005 GMC 2500HD D/A CC SB Dark Metallic Blue
18k Reese Signature Slide Underbed Mount
Access Lorado Cover
Prodigy
Weston Nerf
Ride-Rite
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09-09-2006, 02:06 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Oceanside
Posts: 20,028
M.O.C. #20
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On the Reese, if the handle sticks up too high, you can remove the handle. It's held on by a cotter key. If you plan to remove it often you might want to replace the cotter key with an easier pin to remove. I saw a Reese where someone had fashioned a short handle as a replacement. That would work, too.
See another Montana or Mountaineer on the road? Flash lights twice, it might be one of us!
Steve Reigle (pronounced Regal)
Fulltiming since 3/21/03
'07 3400RL
'05 Ford F250 SD Lariat CC SB 6.0L PSD/TS FX4 4x4
Our RV Travels (now Firefox-compatible)
 
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09-09-2006, 04:21 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Fort Myers
Posts: 5,933
M.O.C. #4282
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I have the 16K Reese. I see what you mean, Steve. I have the handle side bungied down at the current time. I need a cover, not sure what I want yet. I will follow this thread. Kinda like that TruXedo Plus mentioned with the attached tool box.
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09-10-2006, 01:08 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Brownsburg
Posts: 1,186
M.O.C. #5634
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Does anyone have the tri-fold type of cover on a Long Bed? I was wondering how one of those would work - I have the soft type with snaps and bow bars. Hitch and handle clear but sometimes the snaps can be a pain. Really a tight fit. Shouldn't complain though - paid $40 dollars for it at a garage sale.
Phill & Gladys
Sometimes me sits and thinks - sometimes me just sits.
06 GMC 2500HD Duramax 4x4
06 Montana 3400RL
Bichon - CEO
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09-10-2006, 07:17 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Troy
Posts: 1,980
M.O.C. #808
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Steve R. I tried to turn my handle over and even drilled another hole at a 90deg angle but the fender well is in the way. That was the only problem with the sb using a slider hitch, but not enough to cause me to trade yet.
Steve&Patti 2004 model 3280
2002 Duramax 4x4 crew cab SB
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09-10-2006, 12:28 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Dublin
Posts: 54
M.O.C. #1836
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Hi, Thanks for your help. I've ordered my roll up velcro from www.truxedo. They had 3 or 4 wholesale places that I could choose from to order. No shipping $199.00 That price is better than what I could find in Columbus. Thanks Again!!
Daryl
Daryl & Carol Foster
Montana 2004 3400RL
2001 F-250 V10 Short Bed Lariat Supercab
Lot @ Panama City FL
Home: Dublin Ohio
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09-10-2006, 02:00 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Englewood
Posts: 3,095
M.O.C. #164
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I inverted the handle on my 16K Reese with no problem have had since 1995. Just pulled the cotter and fliped it,
Ken And Ginny Deiss
02 Montana 2955 RL
02 GMC 2500 HD Ext LB
8.1 Gas Allison 373
Garmin 2610
Reese 16K
Prodigy
Daisy A Weimaraner Great Travel Pal
Pittsburgh Pa
http:tinypic.com/windy
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09-10-2006, 02:45 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Fort Myers
Posts: 5,933
M.O.C. #4282
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Thanks for the idea, Ken! I was just going to pull the cotter pin and take the handle off when using the cover.
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09-10-2006, 03:25 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Bradenton
Posts: 200
M.O.C. #6228
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Pound99, I think you'll like the Truxedo. It's made really well, and the customer service is really good. I couldn't find anything else out there with a lifetime warranty when I got mine. Also, it's pretty easy to install....takes about 30 minutes the first time as you figure it out, but gets shorter with practice. Make sure you keep the rail on the truxedo the same heighth as the bedrail on the truck. Good luck, I think you'll enjoy it.
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09-10-2006, 03:45 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Fort Myers
Posts: 5,933
M.O.C. #4282
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by Craig A
Pound99, I think you'll like the Truxedo. It's made really well, and the customer service is really good. I couldn't find anything else out there with a lifetime warranty when I got mine. Also, it's pretty easy to install....takes about 30 minutes the first time as you figure it out, but gets shorter with practice. Make sure you keep the rail on the truxedo the same heighth as the bedrail on the truck. Good luck, I think you'll enjoy it.
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Craig, what was your impression of the Truxedo Plus (toolbox plus cover)?
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09-10-2006, 05:04 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Bradenton
Posts: 200
M.O.C. #6228
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Dave, I've never seen a Truxedo Plus. It came out after I bought both of my Truxedo's. I think it's a great idea and if I can to do over again would probably get one. I am very impressed with the company and their service...they make a great product and stand behind it. I've had to get extra velcro for all three of my Truxedo's and they have always been friendly, prompt and free. I don't know how you can get better than that.
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09-10-2006, 05:06 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Bradenton
Posts: 200
M.O.C. #6228
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Dave, I've never seen a Truxedo Plus. It came out after I bought both of my Truxedo's. I think it's a great idea and if I can to do over again would probably get one. I am very impressed with the company and their service...they make a great product and stand behind it. I've had to get extra velcro for all three of my Truxedo's and they have always been friendly, prompt and free. I don't know how you can get better than that.
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09-10-2006, 05:14 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Fort Myers
Posts: 5,933
M.O.C. #4282
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Thanks, Craig! I'll continue to look into this cover. $751 is lowest so far...
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