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Paul and Jo


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Trying to get an answer here all in one place ... :)

Yes, I have a 2010 Ford F-350 Super Duty SWD short-bed.
Yes, I have a Reese 16K manual slider hitch installed.
Yes, I want to maximize the use and utility of the available space in the bed.

So, I'm thinking about a truck box, or a tonneau, or a combination of both. However, I'm just not sure if a tonneau would go over the hitch. In eyeballing it, it should. The next question would be a solid one or a rollup.

I'm also looking at security, hence my investigations into a lockable truck box.

Any insight, experience, recommendations gratefully received!

Paul

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Hi Paul,

Every hitch I've seen is below the height of the truck rails and a cover goes over easily.

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Hey Paul,

        I'm looking at the Fold-a-Cover brand. I want the full bed use, and a rollup cover will intrude into the front of the bed and not provide full use of space.

Regards, Howard

-- Edited by Hamshog on Sunday 22nd of August 2010 09:14:39 AM

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JLitton65


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We had this on our 2500 and purchased one for the 3500...Works great for us.

http://www.extang.com/docs/trifecta.html

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RonandJacki


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Howard and Linda had a tonneau made with a flap that closes over the 5er hitch when not hooked up. Ask him, maybe he has pics handy.

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Paul and Jo,

Here is a link to take you to Howard and Linda's Smugmug account with pictures of their pickup and bed cover.

Terry

http://rvdreams.smugmug.com/Howard-Lindas-Full-Timing-RV/Photos-of-Our-Home/Ford-F450-Including-Truck-Bed/1595206_RyBoE#110382200_C5m9t

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Paul and Jo


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Wow, I like that!  Need to have Paul look at it!
Jo

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Paul and Jo


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Hamshog wrote:
Hey Paul,

        I'm looking at the Fold-a-Cover brand. I want the full bed use, and a rollup cover will intrude into the front of the bed and not provide full use of space.
OK ... checked into this and it looks really good! A little pricey but, you get a full, rigid metal foldaway that is lockable. I like that!

Would love to hear from anyone who actually has this item on their truck.

With the lockable tonneau, I really see no need for "Personal Caddy" that is an option to go with it because anything you want can be securely stored underneath the cover in plastic totes. If it's something really important or expensive, it can go in the RV, truck crewcab, or just be secured with cable locks in the truck bed.

Paul

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