Hi All,Hi All. I posted this on the Forum specific top my trailer (Opern Range Owners Forum) then figured I would get broader input here. I have been searching for a truck bed cover that would work while 5th wheeling. Here were my requirements. 1) Need cover to be able to stay on truck when towing 5th wheel (rolled up just behind the cab). When we are camping, we tour around lots and I really wanted to have the cover for items in the bed. With our current tri-fold cover, I take it off when towing and leave it at home. 2) Needed to allow easy access to the tool box that sits in front of the 5th wheel hitch (just behind the cab). 3) Do not want the rails to raise the height of the bed's side walls (or at least raise them very little). The rails for some covers sit on top of the sidewalls and appear to increase rail height by several inches. 4) Needed to have a lifetime warranty5) Needed to be less than $500...(this ruled out the hard top rolling kind)I currently have one of those tri-fold cloth ones. It is really nice and works well but does not allow easy access to the tool box. Here is a kink to a video on the one I am considering:Truxedo Duece Tonneau CoverWould appreciate any inputs Pros, cons, etc...Thanks

Every person I know with the fabric type of tonneau has had to replace them at least once so two of those equal one Retrax plus if you leave the stock locking gate on your truck the Retrax also locks which will keep your stuff inside and the riff-raff out. Sometimes you really do get what you pay for, oh and the Retrax warranty is the best, they replaced my 6 year old tonneau for the price of shipping!

That Truxedo Deuce looks like just what you need. They do make a good product. However, One thing to be aware of, is to watch out for those inside bed rails. When you make a sharp turn with a 5'r pin box, the rear edge of the pin box, might tear those rails up.That is why I stick with my tri-fold. And I take it with me when we travel. It travels in the trailer, with no problems. Incidentally, mine is also the cloth (over Vinyl) version. Had it for two years and it looks as good as new. Everything in the bed stays dry. Lock my tailgate to help with security.

I bought my two fold tonneau cover in 2009 and it is due to be replaced.It doesn't cover around the corners anymore. This time I am going with Retrax.

I had a Truxedo Truxport previously, which was essentially the same thing but did not have the open from the front feature. I was generally happy with it, but wanted some of the bed covered while towing. I got a Tonno Pro trifold, which accomplishes that purpose but yes, it is a bit of a pain to get things out of the very front.

Any soft cover failure is directly due to lack of maintenance. All you need to do is wipe it down with RV/Marine vinyl protectant twice per year and it won't shrink or turn brittle. All Ive had on any of my trucks is an Access rollup and this has worked for me.As for the Deuce, very nice! I think it would be perfect for what you need.

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GregK
Explorer
Nov 24, 2013
Any soft cover failure is directly due to lack of maintenance. All you need to do is wipe it down with RV/Marine vinyl protectant twice per year and it won't shrink or turn brittle.

All Ive had on any of my trucks is an Access rollup and this has worked for me.

As for the Deuce, very nice! I think it would be perfect for what you need.
brirene
Explorer
Nov 24, 2013
I had a Truxedo Truxport previously, which was essentially the same thing but did not have the open from the front feature. I was generally happy with it, but wanted some of the bed covered while towing. I got a Tonno Pro trifold, which accomplishes that purpose but yes, it is a bit of a pain to get things out of the very front.
huron52
Explorer
Nov 24, 2013
I bought my two fold tonneau cover in 2009 and it is due to be replaced.It doesn't cover around the corners anymore.
This time I am going with Retrax.
Vulcaneer
Explorer
Nov 24, 2013
That Truxedo Deuce looks like just what you need. They do make a good product. However, One thing to be aware of, is to watch out for those inside bed rails. When you make a sharp turn with a 5'r pin box, the rear edge of the pin box, might tear those rails up.

That is why I stick with my tri-fold. And I take it with me when we travel. It travels in the trailer, with no problems. Incidentally, mine is also the cloth (over Vinyl) version. Had it for two years and it looks as good as new. Everything in the bed stays dry. Lock my tailgate to help with security.
MPI_Mallard
Explorer
Nov 24, 2013
Every person I know with the fabric type of tonneau has had to replace them at least once so two of those equal one Retrax plus if you leave the stock locking gate on your truck the Retrax also locks which will keep your stuff inside and the riff-raff out. Sometimes you really do get what you pay for, oh and the Retrax warranty is the best, they replaced my 6 year old tonneau for the price of shipping!

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