I think one of the roll up covers like the Jack Rabbit would be more convienent than the type that flip. I have an Access roll up soft cover and it's convienence is great.
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2001 GEN III Supercrew, 4x4, gry interior, power bench seat with lumbar support
MODS...3" Body Lift, 315/75-16 BFG AT KO's on 16x10 Eagle 102 rims, Access roll up tonneau cover, tinted windows, chrome Westin nerf bars, SVT Lightning taillights, Pro Comp ES3000 shocks, Superchips tuner, Pioneer speakers
2005 Expedition, white Eddie Bauer Edition. MODS: 305/45-22 Falkens on chrome 22x9.5 Eagle Alloy 026 wheels, 20% window tint
I've had a Fold-A-Cover hard tonneau on my last few trucks (see gallery). It'll fold forward to allow you to use the bed. Or, it can be removed completely in less than 5 minutes.
It's made from four pretty stout 1/2 thick aluminum panels. The front and rear panels both lock. It's solid and secure, but it's also about 60 pounds. Easy to install, but did I forget to mention it's heavy?
It's a good compromise for those who want the security of a hard tonneau but also want easy access to the whole bed.
I have an Undercover on my truck and like it alot. It's a hard, locking cover that flips up vice rolling though. The best part about it though is it only weighs 58lbs and I've removed it myself 3 or 4 times when I needed the full use of the bed. It's a little easier with 2 people simply because it is big, but it can easily be done by 1 person if need be. I'd highly recommend this cover to anyone.
I have an Undercover on my truck and like it alot. It's a hard, locking cover that flips up vice rolling though. The best part about it though is it only weighs 58lbs and I've removed it myself 3 or 4 times when I needed the full use of the bed. It's a little easier with 2 people simply because it is big, but it can easily be done by 1 person if need be. I'd highly recommend this cover to anyone.
I have an Extang that pops up. I wish I had gone with the Undercover. I can get it from a place in my hometown for 500 bucks. As far as price goes. I dont feel that there is a more viable option.