Installed craftec inc tonneau cover today $249

[big mike71]

It can't be opened without opening the tailgate.

[2002yanks]

that sucks. i love the low profile of this one. I guess i have to look into the extang full tilt then(i know that one can unsnap the cover to release the frame from the bed). thanks.

[big mike71]

Nice truck by the way. The way it mounts I think you could put magnets inside the lip on the sides to hold it down, Then you could open it without opening the tailgate.

[2002yanks]

Originally Posted by big mike71

Nice truck by the way. The way it mounts I think you could put magnets inside the lip on the sides to hold it down, Then you could open it without opening the tailgate.

thats an idea i was thinking about. would just need something to make it pop open(was thinking something like the magnets you see on glass doors on entertainment centers). maybe door poppers(from shaved handle kits). Might just have to order it and figure something out. love the low profile look.

[Robznob11]

I know this is an old thread but it deserves a bump. I ordered one of these tonight. If you go through etrailer.com you can get free shipping and a 5% promo code . I paid 264$ for the short fleet model shipped to my door😜

[engineer_gregh]

Thanks for posting. Subscribed to see how it works out.

[Security guy]

I know this is a couple years old, but just wondering how they look now after a few years? And do you still like them? I may get one as well....

[chevy72blu]

I didnt know about these either... This thread may have just cost me some $$.

[Thanos]

Originally Posted by chevy72blu

I didnt know about these either... This thread may have just cost me some $$.

They don't have 72 long bed?

[Robznob11]

Yes they do!

[Robznob11]

Pt # 251298 349$

[C1ph3r]

bringing this one back from the dead.

How water tight are these guys? would you feel ok putting luggage in the bed on a road trip if the sky opened up?

I have an "antique" wooden tool box that will house my air management in the bed and like to road trip. so would like my stuff in the bed to stay as dry as possible.

thanks.

[72bowtiestepper]

I have been thinking about one of these for my 72 short stepper. Question for the guys that have had one for a few years....how are they holding up...any issues ?

[Lanman1972]

I have one on my Long Fleet for 2 years now. Doesn't keep water out but keeps the sun off the nice oak bed. I open the back and dry it after it rains. Hey! what do you expect for $250. Quality is fine and looks and operates good.

[OARNGESI]

Originally Posted by 72bowtiestepper

I have been thinking about one of these for my 72 short stepper. Question for the guys that have had one for a few years....how are they holding up...any issues ?

I got mine installed today they sent me the wrong bows for the center they were from a fleetside and the side rails were about slightly long and needed to be modified personally I'm not really happy with mine but it looks OK there customer service was decent and they had the replacement parts right out. I paid around $400 with the upgraded latch and shipping I'm going to cut the rails down a lil more and have a upholstery shop shorten the vinyl for a tighter fit.