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jsummers
Explorer
Feb 09, 2017

bed cover when P/U camper isn't loaded

I'd like to get another p/U camper. Right now I tow a TT during the winters. Does anyone have a good bed cover that is removable for loading a p/u camper ? I need a bed cover to secure "stuff" when we're towing our TT. Bound to be something that fits the bill but I can't seem to find any that specifically say they roll up or stow so a p/u camper can be loaded. Some of the removable ones look like it's quite a job to load & unload. I envision using the p/u camper to drive from Alaska to Texas, where I'll pick up the TT for winter RV'ing. I don't want to be stuck w/ a lot of parts/pieces once I remove the bed cover. Dilemma ? Thnx in advance.
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12 Replies

  • MORSNOW's avatar
    MORSNOW
    Navigator III
    Feb 11, 2017
    I have an Undercover also when my camper is off loaded. Takes a minute or two to mount and dismount as the brackets line everything up in seconds. I hang mine from my exterior garage wall when not in use (brackets are furnished with the cover).
  • JIMNLIN's avatar
    JIMNLIN
    Explorer III
    Feb 10, 2017
    I pull GN and 5th wheel trailers and use undercover on my 2500 Dodge/Cummins short bed.....and just put one on the wifes new 1500 chevy crew cab 4x4 5' 8" short bed.

    At 50 lbs I can take it off and put it back on by myself. Right now the one for the Dodge is leaning against the wall in the garage. I like it because it seals out rain and dry blowing snow and dust (I sealed my tailgates).
  • Specularius's avatar
    Specularius
    Explorer
    Feb 09, 2017
    I have a Truck Covers USA aluminum drum type cover. It takes about 10 minutes to remove and about 20 minutes to put back on. It locks and can support up to 500 pounds on top. It is now on the 3rd truck. It is not an easy take off or put back on, but I would not have my truck without it.
  • newman_fulltime's avatar
    newman_fulltime
    Explorer II
    Feb 09, 2017
    gbopp wrote:
    newman fulltimer wrote:
    I love my truxedo cover

    But does it keep the snow out of the bed of your truck. :M

    Yes it did a few years ago when it snowed :B
  • MKish's avatar
    MKish
    Explorer II
    Feb 09, 2017
    The soft covers are lockable in that if the tailgate is locked, you can't open them because they are latched from the inside. You could probably cut into them if you were really determined, but at that point you're a fairly dedicated thief.
  • Grit_dog's avatar
    Grit_dog
    Navigator
    Feb 09, 2017
    Secure and easily r moveable are kind of mutually exclusive imo. Hard tonneaus and roll ups are secure but they need to be completely removed off the truck before camper.
    Soft tri fold and roll up are easily removable but not lockable.
    I think it's either or, not both.
  • gbopp's avatar
    gbopp
    Explorer
    Feb 09, 2017
    newman fulltimer wrote:
    I love my truxedo cover

    But does it keep the snow out of the bed of your truck. :M

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