another bed cover question

[reborn55]

Hello--2017 Ram 1500 laramie 4oor short bed--looking to replace Tono sport roll up bed cover--velcro does not stick real well at highway speed. looking on Amazon at roll up ones and was wondering if the type with the curved bows that are supposed to keep water from pooling on cover are any good. Just lookinf for similar cover with maybe different type clamps---thanks...

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[markabby]

i have an OEM triple fold one...never had any issues and no water in the bed.

my 2011 had a hard top cover...hated it...never could fit anything taller than the bed in it without it sticking up in the air.

i was looking bat the power roll up ones...nice, but too expensive for me.

 

[16WhiteQC]

Hello--2017 Ram 1500 laramie 4oor short bed--looking to replace Tono sport roll up bed cover--velcro does not stick real well at highway speed. looking on Amazon at roll up ones and was wondering if the type with the curved bows that are supposed to keep water from pooling on cover are any good. Just lookinf for similar cover with maybe different type clamps---thanks...

Soft Roll-up Truck Bed Tonneau Cover Compatible with 2009-2026 Dodge Ram 1500 (Incl. Classic & New), 5.7ft Bed, 26.5oz Vinyl Soft Truck Bed Cover, Weather Resistant Bed Cover​

Put a cheap Gator on the compan's 5th gen 5'7" bed a year or so ago and it's holding up very well.

Owner typically drived the truck and often leaves the sides unsealed/pressed down, partially open, etc. and it's still in great shape.

For the $$ I would buy one again.


For a bit more $$ you can take a look at the Truxedo Pro X15, I recently swaped a 10yo BAK MX4 for one and have been very happy.


FYI I think "Real Truck" bough everyone up so all the soft roll up's are almost all the same with different names. The only differences are how low pro, cover material and premium hardware/design.

 

[mikeru]

It would be helpful for us if you would include a link to the cover you're looking at. It looks like you just included the name of it from Amazon. You'll get best results from a post like this if you don't force us to do a search based on the name of the thing you're asking about.

There are many options available to you. I've always had good luck with Truxedo LoPro soft roll up covers. Our current truck has a BakFlip G2 hard folding cover. It all depends on what kind of cover you want and how much you're looking to spend on one.

I'd check with @Nick@GotExhaust and see what they have to offer. He's a preferred forum vendor and can often offer pretty good deals on accessories like this.

 

[reborn55]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GHV9WG7M/?coliid=I1P0Z28P1MRL4X&colid=2NZMT1NG1EXWH&ref_=list_c_wl_gv_ov_lig_pi_dp&th=1

This is the one I am considering---thought the one above was proper link--thanks

 

[reborn55]

sorry thought that first one worked--one posted here is the one I am considering

 

[mikeru]

It's just a generic (probably Chinese made) soft roll up bed cover. You somewhat get what you pay for with a bed cover, although you pay a premium for name brand covers. The one in your link sits a little too high for my tastes. Which is why I like the Truxedo LoPro as far as soft roll up covers go. I've never had any issue with water pooling on it as long as you pull it tight before securing the velcro sides. If there is slack in any cover there is a chance for water to pool.

 

[reborn55]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GHV9WG7M/?coliid=I1P0Z28P1MRL4X&colid=2NZMT1NG1EXWH&ref_=list_c_wl_gv_ov_lig_pi_dp&th=1

 

[mikeru]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GHV9WG7M/?coliid=I1P0Z28P1MRL4X&colid=2NZMT1NG1EXWH&ref_=list_c_wl_gv_ov_lig_pi_dp&th=1

This is the one I am considering---thought the one above was proper link--thanks

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GHV9WG7M/?coliid=I1P0Z28P1MRL4X&colid=2NZMT1NG1EXWH&ref_=list_c_wl_gv_ov_lig_pi_dp&th=1

Those are both the same link, not sure why you posted it again. That cover will probably work fine for you, if you don't mind how high it sits. But I have no idea how long it will last. It's definitely cheap enough to replace it if it doesn't last very long. Not the direction I'd go. My motto is buy once cry once. So I tend to go with accessories that have a good reputation. Which means I generally pay more for stuff like this lol.

 

[reborn55]

I agree. Just curious as to if the bowed one was used by anyone--thanks