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Cap, Tonneau, or Naked

Discussion in 'Tonneau Covers, Caps and Shells' started by spaghettiedy, Jul 20, 2009.

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Cap, Tonneau, or Naked

  1. Cap (Hard)

    23.0%
  2. Cap (Soft)

    5.1%
  3. Tonneau (Hard)

    21.1%
  4. Tonneau (Soft)

    22.3%
  5. Naked

    31.3%
  6. Other: Please write in

    2.2%
  1. Jul 20, 2009 at 1:26 PM
    #1
    spaghettiedy

    spaghettiedy [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I'm trying to determine what I want to do with the bed of my truck. I had a roll-up style tonneau on my previous truck. Liked some features and disliked others. There's advantages of caps, tonneaus, and just plain "naked" or an open bed.

    So, let's hear what everyone has to think:
     
  2. Jul 20, 2009 at 1:28 PM
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    PatHLC128

    PatHLC128 College.

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    i have a toolbox for weatherproof/securing things but otherwise i like it open so i can just throw things into the bed...it seems to be the best combo
     
  3. Jul 20, 2009 at 1:34 PM
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    Rtrn2taco

    Rtrn2taco Nostalgia...

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    Had a truck cap on my 99 reg. cab, and benefited with additional lockable cargo room.

    Now I have an roll up cover and find it practical to keep most items out of the weather and being able to quickly haul larger items if needed.
     
  4. Jul 20, 2009 at 1:38 PM
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    jtav2002

    jtav2002 Kenny Fuckin Powers

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    Wondering what I'm going to do with mine too. I'm thinking I'll just leave it open for awhile. I know I don't want a cap, and if I do go with a tonneau it would have to be either roll up or one of those back flip kind because I want to be able to have easy access to the entire bed if I need the space.
     
  5. Jul 20, 2009 at 1:48 PM
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    JACKEL142

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  6. Jul 20, 2009 at 1:55 PM
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    CAMZTRD

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    undercover....i love mine...and very easy to remove.
     
  7. Jul 20, 2009 at 1:58 PM
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    Dark Knight

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    A few bolts are different.
    I frequently install and remove my Bestop Supertop
     
  8. Jul 20, 2009 at 2:02 PM
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    ozmon420

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  9. Jul 20, 2009 at 2:03 PM
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    spaghettiedy

    spaghettiedy [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Do you roll w/ a had cap as well, or just the Bestop?
     
  10. Jul 20, 2009 at 2:07 PM
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    moto932

    moto932 What's the matter, Colonel Sandurz? CHICKEN?

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    all naked here!
     
  11. Jul 20, 2009 at 2:10 PM
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    Odin

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    I prefer naked since things i normally carry are too tall for either a cap or tonneau cover. Motorcycles mostly...
     
  12. Jul 20, 2009 at 2:15 PM
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    ozmon420

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    what kind of bike do u have
     
  13. Jul 20, 2009 at 2:15 PM
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    Capita

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    Tri folding soft Tonneau. No regrets here
     
  14. Jul 20, 2009 at 2:19 PM
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    hoosiertaco

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    Just ordered my cap with the vented side Windoors. Allows access to the front of the bed through the side windows and will vent the bed going down the road. I will start my critic on Thursday.:D
     
  15. Jul 20, 2009 at 2:22 PM
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    bb609

    bb609 O.F.

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    FOX 2 1/2" CO's STOCK UCA's - They used to be Icons! Icons suck!!! TSB Rear w/Bilstein 5100's - Air Lift System - Leer 550 Bedcover - Ventshades - Yota Bed Mat - Sheepskins!!! - Weathertechs
    I've always had cab high caps on my trucks and rigged a pulley system in my garage to remove and store it in the ceiling. This time I went with a Leer 550 hardcover. So far, I like it a lot. Everything inside stays completely dry. The cover secures the tailgate and of course locks so everything stays secure.
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    Take note the rag up top. It hits the door so it's not fully open.
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    Edit - You do lose the use of the track system with this cover.
     
  16. Jul 20, 2009 at 2:22 PM
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    stevigee

    stevigee It's a MOD, MOD World

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    I have a Trifecta soft tonneau with a pop n lock and I like it a lot. I just got back from vacation and it came in handy for leaving my not to valuble items in the back over night. My thought is out of site out of mind. I wouldnt leave items in that I couldnt afford to lose. Plus I can easily take the cover off and load big loads.
     
  17. Jul 20, 2009 at 2:31 PM
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    DdayIsNear

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    what do you use to get the bike in the back....is it a single person ramp or 2 or more?thanks.. i prefer naked as well...
     
  18. Jul 20, 2009 at 2:34 PM
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    EnolaGaia

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    IMHO it all depends on what you plan on carrying and how protected you want it to be. Without some description of the planned usage I don't see how one can make an argument one way or the other ...
     
  19. Jul 20, 2009 at 3:31 PM
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    rme

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  20. Jul 20, 2009 at 4:01 PM
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    dhurley

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    This is my 5th truck & I've always had a topper. Never had anything tall to haul that I couldn't lay down.
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