Tonneau Cover w/ Exterior Track System

[Coogfan]

Hey folks, FNG here. I just purchased a new 2021 1500 Larime w/ 5'7" bed and am looking for a tonneau cover that comes with (or can be fitted with) a rail system to haul bikes/gear on top of the cover. I'm partial to the flip-up style covers myself (had a modified bakflip MX4 on my last Ram...pic attached) but most of what I see out there is the retractable kind which I have no experience with (see links below). Do y'all have anything that you really liked or has worked well for this type of configuration? Thanks!

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UnderCover RidgeLander Truck Bed Cover | UnderCover Truck Bed Covers

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Hard Retractable RS Tonneau Cover | LINE-X

LINE-X Hard Retractable RS Tonneau Cover — secure truck bed protection plus the strength to carry over 500 lbs of outdoor gear.

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[jimothy]

Note that the Line-X cover is made by Retrax, so it’s just a rebranded Retrax XR.

Pace Edwards also makes the Ultragrove, another retractable cover with t-slot rails.

I’m not aware of a folding cover with rails, but if you can’t find one, you might be able to rig a system using separate rails. Front Runner sells some (search for universal rails), which require drilling. I have not used them.

Front Runner also sells rails for Diamondback covers if you like that style. I think you can order the cover/rail combination straight from Diamondback.

I use a Retrax XR and am happy with it.

 

[jimothy]

Turns out there is a folding rack with a T-slot rack, the BAKFlip CS. It looks like it comes with a ladder rack. I wonder if you could get the track without the rack?

 

[jimothy]

Here's another option: TruXedo Evaluate Rails, which is compatible with several hard and soft covers, such as those from BAKFlip. (PDF with compatible covers).

 

[1awesomelaw]

Hey folks, FNG here. I just purchased a new 2021 1500 Larime w/ 5'7" bed and am looking for a tonneau cover that comes with (or can be fitted with) a rail system to haul bikes/gear on top of the cover. I'm partial to the flip-up style covers myself (had a modified bakflip MX4 on my last Ram...pic attached) but most of what I see out there is the retractable kind which I have no experience with (see links below). Do y'all have anything that you really liked or has worked well for this type of configuration? Thanks!

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RealTruck RetraxPRO XR Manual Retractable Tonneau Cover w/ T-Slot Rails | RealTruck

Get the RealTruck RetraxPRO XR Manual Retractable Tonneau Cover w/ T-Slot Rails from RealTruck fast with free shipping in the lower 48 United States. Our team of product experts, extensive image galleries, and legendary customer service make it easy to get the right part the first time.

realtruck.com

UnderCover RidgeLander Truck Bed Cover | UnderCover Truck Bed Covers

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Hard Retractable RS Tonneau Cover | LINE-X

LINE-X Hard Retractable RS Tonneau Cover — secure truck bed protection plus the strength to carry over 500 lbs of outdoor gear.

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[Jako]

Love my DiamonBack HD cover but they are on the high side of cost.

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DiamondBack covers are the toughest, strongest, most reliable truck bed covers ever built and come in a variety of configurations. Shop now.

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These are the DiamondBack bike carrier attachment. Perhaps they can be made to work with another cover.

Front Runner Fork Mount Bike Carrier

Fasten your bicycle’s fork and back tire to the Front Runner × DiamondBack Rack System load bars with this off-road tough and adjustable bicycle mount. Keep your bike stable and secure over extreme terrain, and at all speeds, so you won’t have to leave your bike behind on your next adventure; no...

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I do not carry bicycles but a fellow DiamondBack owner does and is very happy with it.

 

[1awesomelaw]

Check out Diamondback Covers

That's a cool manly photo, a bike rack with bike and baby seat.

 

[1awesomelaw]

Love my DiamonBack HD cover but they are on the high side of cost.

Heavy Duty Truck Bed Covers | DiamondBack Covers

DiamondBack covers are the toughest, strongest, most reliable truck bed covers ever built and come in a variety of configurations. Shop now.

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These are the DiamondBack bike carrier attachment. Perhaps they can be made to work with another cover.

Front Runner Fork Mount Bike Carrier

Fasten your bicycle’s fork and back tire to the Front Runner × DiamondBack Rack System load bars with this off-road tough and adjustable bicycle mount. Keep your bike stable and secure over extreme terrain, and at all speeds, so you won’t have to leave your bike behind on your next adventure; no...

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I do not carry bicycles but a fellow DiamondBack owner does and is very happy with it.

I agree the HD diamond back cover is wicked cool, I have the SE Version, didn't want to top off the 2000 price tag for the HD, all I carry on top is a bike and Kayak.

 

[Coogfan]

That's a cool manly photo, a bike rack with bike and baby seat.

Duty calls.......

 

[vinnieloo]

I use a lomax tonneau and the adarac aluminum pro rack. Can fit 4 kayaks up there. Probably fit that many bikes. Take the uprights off when don't need. They work great together.

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Official Site. ADARAC Aluminum Pro Series is an Aluminum Truck Bed Cargo Rack System for Pickup Trucks.

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[Coogfan]

Update......I ended up going with a retrax pro xr cover (which took about 6 weeks to deliver!) paired with a rhino rack system, and am happy with how it all turned out.

 

[jimothy]

Update......I ended up going with a retrax pro xr cover (which took about 6 weeks to deliver!) paired with a rhino rack system, and am happy with how it all turned out.

Good choice, looks great.

What are the bins in your bed? Do they integrate with the BUG rails?

 

[1awesomelaw]

Update......I ended up going with a retrax pro xr cover (which took about 6 weeks to deliver!) paired with a rhino rack system, and am happy with how it all turned out.

That's exactly what I am looking for. Thanks for posting the pictures.

 

[Coogfan]

Good choice, looks great.

What are the bins in your bed? Do they integrate with the BUG rails?

They are just some husky bins from home Depot. There's a ratcheting load bar behind them to keep them in place. Helps keep the groceries from rolling all over the back of the truck.

 

[Whodeysrt]

I had the retrax in my 2019 but didn’t like the room it took up in the bed….my 2021 I got the Diamondback …..love it!

 

[1awesomelaw]

I had the retrax in my 2019 but didn’t like the room it took up in the bed….my 2021 I got the gladiator…love it!

Is the Gladiator Tonneau cover from the Diamond back company or a separate company in its own? Do you have the link as to where you purchased it and was it easy to install with the Ram Boxes

 

[Whodeysrt]

Is the Gladiator Tonneau cover from the Diamond back company or a separate company in its own? Do you have the link as to where you purchased it and was it easy to install with the Ram Boxes

My brain wasn’t working correctly or I had russel Crowe on the brain …mine is the Diamondback…I have since corrected my post….I got it straight from Diamondback….very simple to install. The rails are simple if you make a template that can be used for each side so they are exactly the same from the edges. Definitely easier to install rails once the cover is on the truck.

 

[1awesomelaw]

My brain wasn’t working correctly or I had Russel Crowe on the brain …mine is the Diamondback…I have since corrected my post….I got it straight from Diamondback….very simple to install. The rails are simple if you make a template that can be used for each side so they are exactly the same from the edges. Definitely easier to install rails once the cover is on the truck.

I will keep that in mind and make a template for sure. Thanks for the reply.

 

[1awesomelaw]

I had the retrax in my 2019 but didn’t like the room it took up in the bed….my 2021 I got the Diamondback …..love it!

Where did you purchase the basket from that is on the rails?

 

[Whodeysrt]

Where did you purchase the basket from that is on the rails?

It’s a Yakima I got from realtruck.com