Looking for Tonneau for 8' bed on my Dually

[rgh30]

Just purchased a 2016 GMC 3500HD Dually. I have never used a cover and was looking for pro's or con's with the hard panels versus soft roll ups. I find a lot of folks with short beds but am interested if it rules change with a 8' bed. Any advise will be appreciated.

[jimh406]

The hard folding models are very good, but you need somewhere to store them when the fifth wheel is hooked up. The plus side is they can easily come off.

I like the Pace Edwards that I had as well. It isn't an advantage for a TC, but I could see it as a great option for a fifth wheel since it only takes up a few inches of the bed. It is a bit harder to put on that a try fold the first time. After than, you never take it off.

[OutdoorPhotogra]

I had a BakFlip on two different short bed F-150s and have a one piece hard tonneau that came on my F-250 with 8' bed and I really miss my BakFlip. This one was "free" with a used truck I like the higher clearance but it is hard to access the full bed with a lid that just lifts at an angle. I will eventually replace it.

[newman_fulltime]

I use a truxedo and love it

[greende]

I have a Fold A Cover on my 2011 3500HD DRW. Works well and does not obscure the view when folded.

[Lantley]

JTrac wrote:
I have had a Bak Flip F1 on my dually for almost 3 years now. Put a lot of miles and a lot of use on it and it has held up well. It has 4 sections. When towing I fold back 3 of them and there is a strap on each side that cinches them together to prevent any movement. Plenty of clearance for the hitch and trailer. It makes a nice cover for my Trailer Saver BD3 hitch when not towing and a lockable storage area. It also folds up against the back of the cab if I need to have use of the full bed. I wouldn't be without it.

Wow I have basically the same set up. Bak Flip with BD3 hitch.
Beware with any tonneau the rear of the pinbox may contact the track in a tight or dipping turn!

[JTrac]

I have had a Bak Flip F1 on my dually for almost 3 years now. Put a lot of miles and a lot of use on it and it has held up well. It has 4 sections. When towing I fold back 3 of them and there is a strap on each side that cinches them together to prevent any movement. Plenty of clearance for the hitch and trailer. It makes a nice cover for my Trailer Saver BD3 hitch when not towing and a lockable storage area. It also folds up against the back of the cab if I need to have use of the full bed. I wouldn't be without it.

[Allworth]

I have a Pace Edwards Jackrabbit on my 06 Long Bed and love it. The older I was getting, the heavier and more uncomfortable the flip-back (4 section folding) became.

The kids gave me the retractable for my birthday (73rd) two years ago and I should have done it long ago.

[donn0128]

Like my Fold A Cover just fine. Used them on two different trucks when towing my fiver. Never had a problem with clearence. Relatively water resistant. Yes, some water gets in,,but not much. Solid aluminum over a foam core and locking including the tail gate with one key. There are other brands that also work well with fifth wheel hitches.