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I get mine in the back with the short box. Just have to angle them a bit since the bed cover doesn't allow me to keep them straight. I don't have a picture right now. The link in my first post takes you to the insta gator option. You could use a tailgate mat. That'll be easy and gives you plenty of space with the short box.

 

Link for mat:

 

http://www.thule.com/en-us/us/bike-rack/truck-bed-bike-racks/thule-gatemate-tailgate-pad-54-inch-compact-pickup-version-823-_-1501650

 

 

 

 

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I use Thule but there are a lot of options out there.

 

 

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Thanks for the heads up!

 

Looks like all BakFlip covers are on sale on Amazon. The Revolver is also at $828, which is $90 less than it was last week when I almost ordered the cover. Glad I held off!

 

I am guessing this is a Father's Day sale.

 

You boys make sure you check with Morrie at http://tonneaufactoryoutlet.com/,before you overspend somewhere else.

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You boys make sure you check with Morrie at http://tonneaufactoryoutlet.com/,before you overspend somewhere else.

 

 

Agreed, I just asked them (not Morrie I think Kali was on the chat), and she said 799, no tax, free shipping for the revolver (for 5'8" bed)

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Finally got around to ordering a cover. I went with the Diamondback SE. It came down to his one, and the G4 Elite Fold a Cover. Some of the things I didn't like about Fold a Cover were the piano hinges. These probably work fine, but seemed a little lightweight compared to the Diamondback. One thing I liked about the G4 was also something I didn't like. The striker bolts look like the best way to latch a cover. But if you're up in your bed doing something, I could see where they could really grab a knee. Hurts just thinking about it. I also didn't really want a cover with rails. Seems like something that could be damaged when the cover was off.

 

One thing I like about both of them is the ability to use a caddy with them behind the cab. (I ordered the caddy with my cover). I can lock the front cover, but not have to bother with locking the back cover unless I put something else in the tailgate. One of my criteria was not having to use a key to open the cover except when I was actually using the bed for transporting something of value.

 

My other options were some additional tie downs & line-X black.

 

 

 

BTW, they have a bike carrier option according to the pictures.

Question: my wife and I have been cycling (on/off
Road) lately and instead of throwing the bikes in the bed and having them lean on eachother, what's a better route? Anyone have a bike rack that allows to mount over the tonneau cover or like a bike stand that fits in the bed? I have a crew cab with the 5ft+ bed so not exactly endless amount of room.


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Question: my wife and I have been cycling (on/off

Road) lately and instead of throwing the bikes in the bed and having them lean on eachother, what's a better route? Anyone have a bike rack that allows to mount over the tonneau cover or like a bike stand that fits in the bed? I have a crew cab with the 5ft+ bed so not exactly endless amount of room.

 

 

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Truck Covers USA has a cover with Yakima tracks pre-mounted in the cover's rails. Here's a link: http://www.truckcoversusa.com/american-rack-system/

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I get mine in the back with the short box. Just have to angle them a bit since the bed cover doesn't allow me to keep them straight. I don't have a picture right now. The link in my first post takes you to the insta gator option. You could use a tailgate mat. That'll be easy and gives you plenty of space with the short box.

 

Link for mat:

 

http://www.thule.com/en-us/us/bike-rack/truck-bed-bike-racks/thule-gatemate-tailgate-pad-54-inch-compact-pickup-version-823-_-1501650

 

 

 

 

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So these tailgate mats prevent damage from the handlebars and front wheels eh? And bike basically stays up straight during transport? Aside from losing bed space, I really like this option!!!!

 

 

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Lots of guys in so cal use this option. I see as many as 5 bikes hanging over. Most of them run a strap through the frame to keep them tied down. I've never used one but it is very popular and a cheap alternative to some other options. Can't imagine people would be buying them if they damaged the truck.

 

 

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The racks over the cover looks interesting too. I tow a boat and load up the boat and truck often. Wouldn't mind the option to load bed, close cover, but bikes up and tow boat! Haha

 

 

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Agreed, I just asked them (not Morrie I think Kali was on the chat), and she said 799, no tax, free shipping for the revolver (for 5'8" bed)

 

quick trick, tell them you priced it a few months ago and you were quoted 779 then. They upped it awhile back, but Morrie gave me 779 because i brought it up.

 

the more you know, right?

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I just installed my Revolver X2 and have to say it is a really nice cover and pretty easy to install. One thing I did noticed is the weather seal on the front isn't a uniform width across and doesn't make contact with the bed as a result. I have attached a picture to show what I see, just curious if others with the Revolver X2 have seen the same issue? You can see in the middle of the bed the weather seal is much shorter.

 

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I just installed my Revolver X2 and have to say it is a really nice cover and pretty easy to install. One thing I did noticed is the weather seal on the front isn't a uniform width across and doesn't make contact with the bed as a result. I have attached a picture to show what I see, just curious if others with the Revolver X2 have seen the same issue? You can see in the middle of the bed the weather seal is much shorter.

 

IMG_5536.jpg

About to pull the trigger on one of these...Can you post a pic down the side of bed. Curious to see if it sits flush with top of bed rail or if it is raised.

 

 

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I just installed my Revolver X2 and have to say it is a really nice cover and pretty easy to install. One thing I did noticed is the weather seal on the front isn't a uniform width across and doesn't make contact with the bed as a result. I have attached a picture to show what I see, just curious if others with the Revolver X2 have seen the same issue? You can see in the middle of the bed the weather seal is much shorter.

 

IMG_5536.jpg

 

 

Mine is uniform across the front, but I believe the rubber seal that is stuck on the bed header is the main thing that keeps the rain out....so you should still be good so far as the rain.

 

I almost wonder if this will lay down better after it's been in the sunshine a while....it looks like the seal is just not laying down properly in the middle.

 

It is hard to tell 100% from the pictures....if it is really shorter in the middle it's not suppose to be like that.

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About to pull the trigger on one of these...Can you post a pic down the side of bed. Curious to see if it sits flush with top of bed rail or if it is raised.

 

 

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Not to butt in here, but I have a few I took that might help you.

 

It is as flush a cover as I think you will find......from the side you just about can't see it at all.

 

I picture this extra large so you can see the cover better.

 

 

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I just installed my Revolver X2 and have to say it is a really nice cover and pretty easy to install. One thing I did noticed is the weather seal on the front isn't a uniform width across and doesn't make contact with the bed as a result. I have attached a picture to show what I see, just curious if others with the Revolver X2 have seen the same issue? You can see in the middle of the bed the weather seal is much shorter.

 

IMG_5536.jpg

 

Are you sure the side rails are not sitting too high (which would cause the cover to be too high)?

 

Here's a picture from Bak's website. Look at the lower left hand corner. That seal is pretty darn horizontal while yours is not.

 

Revolv1_zpsfwacdemx.jpg

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Not to butt in here, but I have a few I took that might help you.

 

It is as flush a cover as I think you will find......from the side you just about can't see it at all.

 

I picture this extra large so you can see the cover better.

 

 

26372538330_6fd5a0ab09_o.jpg

 

26553549062_ff7014869e_o.jpg

perfect, thanks man!

 

 

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