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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 05:15 PM
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I'm looking for recommendations for a soft snapless tonneau.
 
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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 05:24 PM
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I have a Freedom (re-branded Extang) full-tilt. It was very easy to install by myself, and it has performed flawlessly for the 1 month I've had it. Customer service from Extang has been great, too.

More info can be found here: http://www.extang.com/docs/fulltilt.html

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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 06:42 PM
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I have a SportMaster soft Tonneau cover. I like mine. Actually this is my second one. Had one on my 99' Ram QC for 6 years with no problems except a few buttons broke. Called the company and they shipped me a bag of buttons and the tool to put them on.

Sorry, I just read it again and noticed that you wanted a snapless one. Sportmaster does make those also.
 
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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 11:12 PM
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TruXedo Original. Also had one on a Nissan Frontier.
I had originally purchased an ExTang Blackmax for my Ram but was not happy with it. Never could get a tight fit.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2005 | 10:34 AM
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I also have a Truxedo, but got the LoProfile and am very happy with it. It's got adjustable tension, the cross members roll up with the cover (so you don't have to leave them in the bed rolling around), very good velcro and it's got an inside release so if you get a locking tailgate latch, you can somewhat secure the thing (somebody could still pull it open by the velcro or just cut it). Also available in colors.

Check out Truckxpresssions.com for prices...they had the best price when I got mine...also a sponsor on this site.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2005 | 02:52 PM
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I have an Extang RT cover on my '05 Ram 1500 that the line-x dealer put on when I had the bed sprayed out. I love it because the bows are built into the cover so there is no having to mess with them, the velcro is nice and sturdy and it also sits just about flush with the top of the bed and is adjustable. I also like that even with the cover rolled out over the bed you have access to the holes in the bed rails for the ladder rack or if you have the bars on there or like me I put on the drop in tie down cleats. customer service is great and there is a LIFETIME warranty on the equipment as well as the cover. can't beet that. just my $.02 though.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2005 | 11:45 PM
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Well I bought my 2nd extang tonneau cover when I got my 2003 two years ago. I had my first one on a 1998 RAM QC for 5 years without a problem. Every now and then I see that truck around and it still has the extang tonneau cover. I would have put it on the new 03, but the 3rd generation short bed is slightly smaller than the 98. Very happy with the extang so far. Google for the best prices.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 03:31 AM
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Thanks for the replies. I went with the Genesis hindged cover by Lund. I need the easy access.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 05:40 AM
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I had originally purchased an ExTang Blackmax for my Ram but was not happy with it. Never could get a tight fit.
Really? I haven't had any problems with mine. Love it.
 
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