The best bed cover?

[Ranko]

You left the door open awfully wide. What is best for you, hardcover or softcover, tri-fold or roll-up. Does your truck have RAM boxes or the multifunction split tailgate?

Good afternoon,

There is no RAM box, I know there are many sub-questions, but the problem is that I live in Europe, not in the USA, so our knowledge about it is very limited.
For now, I'm not thinking about the box back, more about some kind of protection that would cover the bed, so that I can carry things in it that don't like dust and water, and also that it has some accessory that can be removed and put on from time to time to transport loads like pipes or boards .

Ranko

 

[Ranko]

"Best" is completely subjective.

Do you want water tight?
Do you want tri-fold, roll-up, what style?
Do you want metal or fabric?
What's your price point?
What size bed?

And so on...

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Good afternoon,

There is no RAM box, I know there are many sub-questions, but the problem is that I live in Europe, not in the USA, so our knowledge about it is very limited.
For now, I'm not thinking about the box back, more about some kind of protection that would cover the bed, so that I can carry things in it that don't like dust and water, and also that it has some accessory that can be removed and put on from time to time to transport loads like pipes or boards .

Yes, I want water tight, any style, 6,4' bed, any material, let's say that the price is not crucial.

Ranko

 

[Ranko]

Just got a TonnoFlip brand hard quad-fold on its way to me. 2025 1500 Laramie RamBox (with tie down rails). Appeared good quality, $850. BAK wanted $1300 for a darn near identical cover. I’ll be sure to post back in here with my experience. I’ve had soft roll up, trifold soft…liked them both. It really is all about how you use the bed of the truck.

TNX

 

[Ranko]

As stated above, your options are limited only by cash and needs. You can buy anything from a cheap vinyl cover to locking roll-ups, and everything in between, and any of those could serve your purpose. I've had a few styles and prefer the tri-fold that I have now. If I never had to load anything taller than the bedsides I might even have a fiberglass one-piece, painted to match the truck. Spell out your expected usage and the guys here will be more then happy help you spend your money

tnx

 

[Ranko]

I have had this cover on my truck for about 18 months or so.
I used to have an HD truck with an 8 ft bed and I had a similar cover, and loved it so this prompted this purchase for the current truck.
Some water leakage but not horrible. As several stated most covers will let in some water/dust/dirt. Knowing that allows for taking steps, I use plastic tubs or large garden trash bags to keep items dry. Very easy to take off when I need to use the whole bed to haul stuff. My truck earns its keep. Once you get used to taking off and reinstalling can be done in about 10 minutes or less to reinstall. I take my time, to make sure it's square and in the proper position. The factory seals are really effective so far.
I got mine from Amazon as a return, so I saved a bunch of money. I would buy it again without hesitation.

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As noted this is a very subjective decision. Your wants and needs will also vary. Take a look around at trucks in parking lots and take note of what you like and do not like, visit dealers and ask questions.

BlueHemi1500

Thank you for sharing your impressions with me. Unfortunately, I live in Europe where I can't see enough of these vehicles to judge what I like.

 

[Ranko]

As others said, best is subjective depending on your requirements. I have had both soft and hard covers.

My experience:
Tri fold soft cover - currently on for 4 years, that came on the truck when I bought my 2020 Limited used.
- Easy on off when I need full bed access for rock, mulch, etc.
- keeps anything I need dry, luggage, camp gear, etc.
- anything will get dusty when I travel dusty roads (I bag luggage in the bed, mostly for dust or if I know I'm in a tropical storm - otherwise uncovered on streets and remains dry and clean)

BAK FLIP Fibermax - tri fold hard cover - Had BAKFLIP on 4 RAM trucks - I loved the BAK.
- I felt secure when I spent time in cities with no theft from bed (Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, rural towns/aka tweekerville)
- I'm sure a pry bar and motivation would gain access, but BAK discourages theft (as do other hard covers)
- Folds up and braces against back window for easy access hauling in full bed.
- Still pretty easy to remove. Not easy as soft, but rarely ever needed to remove it.
- Drier than soft
- Still get dust on dusty roads.. so I bagged backpacks when in desert.
- I transferred the BAK cover from one RAM to the next... finally selling it when it started to show cracks after 8 years of hard use - I could have used until failure likely many more years, but RAM changed bed slightly and I planned new top.
- BAKs are pretty expensive

When I got this truck, I thought I'd be replacing with a hard cover, but soon learned I didn't need the security since I don't travel with load as much. With soft cover, I take anything of value out at night and watch the truck when parked... minor inconvenience.

If I had to do a new cover, it would come down to cost/quality. I like the BAK. But for my needs now, I would do a soft cover for less.

Thanks for the detailed explanation.

 

[Ranko]

Just got a TonnoFlip brand hard quad-fold on its way to me. 2025 1500 Laramie RamBox (with tie down rails). Appeared good quality, $850. BAK wanted $1300 for a darn near identical cover. I’ll be sure to post back in here with my experience. I’ve had soft roll up, trifold soft…liked them both. It really is all about how you use the bed of the truck.

interesting

 

[Ranko]

I'm on my 4th BAK Industries Revolver series.

The pricing is reasonable, they are very watertight, with the tailgate closed it's almost impossible to breach it. And best of all the Revolver takes up absolutely no bed space.

tnx

 

[Ranko]

I've got a BakFlip MX4 tri-fold cover and have had very little water leakage even in extremely hard rains. When it has leaked (about 2 or 3 times) it's been maybe a tablespoon or two, at the corners, not in the middle. It does not take up that much bed space when folded up (maybe six inches? Certainly not 1/3 of the bed.) and the rails take up very little space. I will say that if you don't have the digital rearview mirror, you obviously lose use of the mirror when it's folded against the back window. But I've been extremely happy with this cover. I've had it about three years now.

Why did you choose tri-folf cover, and not roll-up? In your opinion, is there a difference?

 

[LOWRMPG]

Good afternoon,

There is no RAM box, I know there are many sub-questions, but the problem is that I live in Europe, not in the USA, so our knowledge about it is very limited.
For now, I'm not thinking about the box back, more about some kind of protection that would cover the bed, so that I can carry things in it that don't like dust and water, and also that it has some accessory that can be removed and put on from time to time to transport loads like pipes or boards .

Yes, I want water tight, any style, 6,4' bed, any material, let's say that the price is not crucial.

Ranko

If price is minimal concern, your best bet is probably a BAKFlip, there are a few to choose from but that is where I would look.

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Or consider just a non removable hard cover if you can make do with just accessing the bed through the tailgate, and truly need no water or dust getting in.

 

[Jako]

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[Jako]

Further reading, best wishes.

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[HSKR R/T]

If price is minimal concern, your best bet is probably a BAKFlip, there are a few to choose from but that is where I would look.

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Or consider just a non removable hard cover if you can make do with just accessing the bed through the tailgate, and truly need no water or dust getting in.

There is t a tonneau cover made that will keep dust out, unless you completely seal tailgate and all holes in the bed. Tonneau covers actually aid with dust getting sucked into the bed.

 

[Ranko]

Thank you all, you have helped me a lot

 

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What does the Bak Flip rest against vs the Undercover?


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The BAKFlip has rubbber material on the top that rests against the rear window when folded. The brace rods keep it in place. Works well, no scratch or damage to window.