I'm looking for a bed cover for my 2008 F150 Screw. I need something that is secure, weatherproof and can be removed easily giving me full access to the bed including being able to feed long objects through the back sliding window from the bed area. So I have to be able to remove the entire cover, but not necesarily the frame. I cant imagine my needs being unique so there must be something out there like this. What do you guys here have?

 

I have a Reds Beds diamond plate toolbox and cover. http://www.redsbeds.com/redsbeds_gallery.html Mine folds up on top of the toolbox for the same amount of access I had before with just a Delta toolbox. If I need to remove it I just fold it on top of the box and take out the 4 screws I have holding the box down and lift it off. 5-10 minute job. Maybe look through the gallery there and see if it might fit your needs. You can get it with or without a toolbox.

 

Guess I could give you my thoughts on it too. It took forever to get (8-9 weeks) but I'm glad I waited on it. It's not totally weatherproof. You get a few drips through the hinges although they did a good job trying to make it totally dripless.
It is secure. The front and middle flap have inner locking rods to keep it from being pried up. The rear flap actually covers the tailgate so you can't open the tailgate without unlocking the cover in the rear corners. I'm not thrilled with the bend that goes over the top of the tailgate but I can live with it. I don't mind having to open it to open the tailgate, it just doesn't follow the contour of the top of the gate perfectly from end to end. Also wasn't thrilled having to drill my own lock holes but I guess that helps give you a better fit in the long run.
It's 100% made in the USA with all stainless hardware. The diamonds on the diamond plate sections all line up also so it looks like one big sheet if you ingore the hinges.
The delay in getting it to me was explained by them as just getting the shop re-tooled and trying to catch up. They may be faster now.

This is how it looks on my truck.

 

larry i like the way that thing looks. if you dont mind me asking what did it cost?

 

Larry

Thanks for the feedback. Sounds like you like the choice you made. It looks great too. I'd also be interested in where you purchased it and the cost if you dont mind. Thanks for your help.

 

Form what you said this cover may be more in lines with your needs. http://www.undercoverinfo.com/

It is completely waterproof and removes easily in minutes. They are also half the price of the roll type covers such as the RedsBeds or Roll & Lock at between $650-$700 (you will see a lower price on the online places but don't forget the $75-$100 shipping).

 

I got it through autoanything and it was 1200.00. I just looked and it's not available there any longer. I know it cost a bit more than other covers but it's what I wanted.

Before I bought it I was actually going to just make my own one piece cover. My plan was to attach a piece of channel on the inside of each bed rail so I could just slide a piece in tight against my Delta box then close the tailgate against it. Locking the tailgate would keep it secure and removal would be as easy as opening the gate and sliding it out. I'm sure I would have had to fabricate some type of support in the middle depending on the thickness of the plate.

Long story short, my wife suggested trying to find something similar I could just buy. Since a lot of my projects end up looking so good, easy and cost effective to do on paper and a pain in the butt and twice as expensive in real life this one time I took her advice.

 

thanks. its a little to much for me spend on a bed cover but it sure does look good.

 

The undercover is great I love it.

 

Thanks for the recommendation of the Undercover and the link to their site.

The Undercover does look like it would be ideal for me. Anybody out there that has one care to share there experiences as to pros and cons? How was the installation and fit? Are you happy with the everyday use? Are you satisfied with the security and weatherproofing?

Does anyone know if having a bedliner will interfere with the installation of an Undercover in any way?

 

I sell quite a few of the undercovers. I just bought another truck to beat around in and am gonna get one for it. It will be easy to take on and off it is completely secure when locked and is completely waterproof. Installation is very easy with a 1/2" wrench or socket and no drilling required, and the bedliner will not interfer in any way with the installation.

 

I have been looking for a cover for a while. I really liked the idea of the Undercover.

Only thing I have an issue with is the spur of the moments when you need to put something in your truck. With the Undercover you have to take it off and leave it somewhere, preferably at home.

Anyone that has one see this as a con?

 

You can haul with the cover open, just need to use a strap to secure it so it doesn't just bounce up and down.

 

Check these guys out. I have priced them and they are in that $1200-$1500 range.

http://www.diamondbackcovers.com/

 

I will be carrying covers from truckcoversusa very soon, just waiting to get the paperwork finalized.

They have two different covers, one that is just a roll up cover and one that rolls into a tool box.

http://www.truckcoversusa.com/