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ANY THOUGHTS ON RETRAX TONNEAU

Old Sep 4, 2005 | 02:02 AM
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They look great, real easy to use. thinking of buying.
http://www.rolltopcover.com/index.htm
 
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Old Sep 4, 2005 | 05:08 AM
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It is one of many I researched while awaiting my truck. As with all covers, it had some things I liked and others I didn't. If there is a perfect cover, I didn't find it.

As I recall, the Retrax was like most in that the framework clamps onto the pickup bed and I'm not a fan of any cover that doesn't bolt on. I also had some doubts about plastic, "Lexan" or not. Despite its use in aircraft windshields it does occasionally crack; remember a recent news article? And, I suspect repeated bending would not be conducive to longlife. I don't recall the price exactly, but it seems it was more than I thought a plastic, clamp-on cover should be, especially compared with the various aluminum covers.

After all was said and done, I opted for a bolt-on, folding aluminum. It's not perfect, either.

All the best, no matter what you get.

 
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Old Sep 4, 2005 | 03:45 PM
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Thanx for the info. What was the brand you chose?
 
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Old Sep 4, 2005 | 11:42 PM
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I went with the Lund Genesis hinged soft cover. Me likes it so far.
 
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Old Sep 5, 2005 | 04:33 AM
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Peragon, $574 delivered to my door directly from the manufacturer.

In an earlier thread (probably available via "search") I detailed my installation, likes, and dislikes (some goofy instruction, among other things) in great detail.

Good luck.
 
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Old Sep 5, 2005 | 07:06 AM
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How much do those go for?? I'm kind of likin the idea...
 
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