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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 08:02 PM
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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by NKPPhil
Here's a couple pix of my incredibly versatile Fold-A-Cover. I like it because the hinge is right between the front and second panels, so you can open either end; both end panels are lockable but you don't have to lock them if you don't need to; the rear three panels will fold up on top of the front one and have a strap to hold them there if you're hauling something big; the rear panel locks the tailgate when it's closed; it's mostly waterproof, and all the hardware is really heavy duty. Like I said before I got this because I was so happy with my last one after using it for six years.






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Is that a spray in bedliner I see?

I'm looking for a cover that will work with my truck's spray in liner. I mainly want to use it when I'm on the highway to improve mileage.
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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 10:25 PM
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Hmm. I am too interested in probably having to install a decent tonneau on my 05 if I start contracting myself in the very near future. I had a bakflip g2 on my old 96 ( bought the cover in 2010) and honestly wasn't remotely impressed with it. It didn't fit the truck worth a damn, and no matter how much you shimmed it it wouldn't hold one side or the other of the tracks and stay latched.

That said for me security would be important so something that you can't just wiggle open would be nice. Hard solid tonneaus are useless to me so how is the actual fit and security of that Fold-a-cover? I really don't want to do a canopy on this truck, it's un-needed.
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Old Aug 6, 2011 | 12:57 AM
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Originally Posted by MstgKillr
Could you please post a few more pictures?
What else would you like to see. Here are a few more of what I have in my photobucket. If you want anything specific let me know.


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Old Aug 6, 2011 | 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by 91Z28
Is that a spray in bedliner I see?

I'm looking for a cover that will work with my truck's spray in liner. I mainly want to use it when I'm on the highway to improve mileage.
Yes, it's Line-X. I called Fold-A-Cover before I got the Line-X done to find out if their cover would work OK installed on top of over-the-rails Line-X and they said no problem. I like having the rails bullet proof, and the cover did install just fine on top of it.
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Old Aug 6, 2011 | 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by 1994Vmax
Hmm. I am too interested in probably having to install a decent tonneau on my 05 if I start contracting myself in the very near future. I had a bakflip g2 on my old 96 ( bought the cover in 2010) and honestly wasn't remotely impressed with it. It didn't fit the truck worth a damn, and no matter how much you shimmed it it wouldn't hold one side or the other of the tracks and stay latched.

That said for me security would be important so something that you can't just wiggle open would be nice. Hard solid tonneaus are useless to me so how is the actual fit and security of that Fold-a-cover? I really don't want to do a canopy on this truck, it's un-needed.
This thing fits the truck perfectly and the hardware was first rate - big chunky castings and big bolts. My last one was an earlier model of Fold-A-Cover and I thought it was fine for the six years I had it, but this new model is hugely improved. The security is good, with locks at both ends, and an extra latch in the middle so you can't just pry the middle up when the ends are locked.

I couldn't install this one myself because of some surgery on my hand, so I took it to a shop. They didn't sell the brand but agreed to do it on an hourly rate. By the time it was done, the mechanic was showing it off to the owner and telling him they ought to be selling them. That's a pretty good real-world unsolicited compliment.
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Old Aug 6, 2011 | 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by NKPPhil
This thing fits the truck perfectly and the hardware was first rate - big chunky castings and big bolts. My last one was an earlier model of Fold-A-Cover and I thought it was fine for the six years I had it, but this new model is hugely improved. The security is good, with locks at both ends, and an extra latch in the middle so you can't just pry the middle up when the ends are locked.

I couldn't install this one myself because of some surgery on my hand, so I took it to a shop. They didn't sell the brand but agreed to do it on an hourly rate. By the time it was done, the mechanic was showing it off to the owner and telling him they ought to be selling them. That's a pretty good real-world unsolicited compliment.
Thanks for the review! Hardware and strength were a big problem with the Bakflip. It didn't fit the bed very well and was quite easy to shift around when installed to the point you could make it unlatch. Otherwise it looked nice on the truck but wasn't overly secure. The nice thing with the bakflip was it folded right up to the back of the cab, and this one from it's site won't do that ( or does it?). No matter though as since it opens either end taking it completely off so I can load my quad as an example shouldn't be a big deal.
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Old Aug 6, 2011 | 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by NKPPhil
Yes, it's Line-X. I called Fold-A-Cover before I got the Line-X done to find out if their cover would work OK installed on top of over-the-rails Line-X and they said no problem. I like having the rails bullet proof, and the cover did install just fine on top of it.
Thanks for the info, I have the line x over the rail liner also. Will look into that cover for sure.
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Old Aug 6, 2011 | 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by 1994Vmax
Thanks for the review! Hardware and strength were a big problem with the Bakflip. It didn't fit the bed very well and was quite easy to shift around when installed to the point you could make it unlatch. Otherwise it looked nice on the truck but wasn't overly secure. The nice thing with the bakflip was it folded right up to the back of the cab, and this one from it's site won't do that ( or does it?). No matter though as since it opens either end taking it completely off so I can load my quad as an example shouldn't be a big deal.
Glad to share, I know I've got a lot of good info on this board so it's nice to be able to help somebody else.

What this one will do is the rear three panels fold forward and lay flat, stacked on top of the front panel. They're not standing up vertical like the Bakflip, so just 3/4 of the bed is open. It does not just fold up and come off, though, there's a hinge at the joint between the front panel and the second panel and it's bolted solid to the truck with chunky brackets. I don't know if the front wheels of your quad would fit under that front panel, so I'd recommend a lot of careful measuring. Actually, if would help I could measure mine and let you know how high that is and how far back it goes. Let me know if that would help.
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Old Aug 6, 2011 | 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by 91Z28
Thanks for the info, I have the line x over the rail liner also. Will look into that cover for sure.
Glad to help!
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