Cap or Tonneau or Neither?
Hi all, We've just taken possession of our new F350 Powerstroke. Thanks to everyone for all the great advise in selecting it. Got a question. We will be using it to tow a Travel Trailer. A slight p...
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RedRocket204 wrote:Atlee wrote:
The Cap's biggest drawback is the weight. It will be very difficult for me to take it off, and it adds 200+ pounds to the truck all the time.
My same complaint as I always need to ask my neighbor to help remove and put it back on later. So, did some looking around and came upon this: youtube - How to remove a pick-up truck cap with one person and simple hardware
Looks simple enough. The only modification will be on the cross bars. Mine is fiberglass that goes over the sides but the main structure of the canopy, kind of recessed, rests on the bed rails. So, I will put risers on the cross members so the canopy recessed area rests properly on the cross members and not outside fiberglass area.
I just did something like that. Had to get under the cap and lift it slightly with my legs and back to get the cross members under it. Back was a bit sore the next day. Next cap will be Aluminium.
