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Tom
Dodge Dakota
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2/01/2002
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I just took delivery of my 2002 Dakota 4x4 4.7 club cab and I have to say it is the best vehicle I have owned and the most fun. Question I have is if anyone has any experience with bed covers for the back. I was interested in getting one and want to get a good one...Thanks
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kevster
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2/01/2002
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If you want a soft cover, go with EXTANG BLK MAX. The best on the mrkt, I have two, one on each of my DAKS.
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handi2
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2/02/2002
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I installed the "Access Cover" on my Quad cab and I`m very happy with it. No buttons to snap. You can roll it up from either side. Check out their website.
2002 Quad Cab SLT Plus 4.7 Every Available Option/Bed Rug/Access Tonnoue Cover/Bed Extender/Lowered 2" front/3" rear
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DarkFury
Dodge Dakota
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2/04/2002
13:33:36
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I vote Extang as well... very good quality!
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mayor79
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2/04/2002
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I just got my dakota last week, 02 CC 4.7. Dont have the money yet for the tonneau cover but as soon as I do I'm getting the Extang Blk Max.
Couple friends of mine have them on their trucks and tell me they are the best out there. Good enough for me :)
-Mike
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David Schultz
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2/04/2002
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I have a 2000 Quad and had an extang black max... This was very difficult to remove and put back on expecially when cold... This winter I purchased a "Fold-a-cover" and this thing is great... folds in 4 sections, or open just front or back (locking) and also locks the tailgate... If you want in my opinion the best looking/functioning cover for your quad cab go with the fold-a-cover
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Webtiger
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2/04/2002
23:48:57
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David;
More info, cost, colors, installation, website?
Ken Grierson
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Pbattle
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2/06/2002
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Took delivery 2002 Quad Cab 4.7 3 weeks, and have just put on Covermaster Fiberglass, looked at a number of different, the the Covermaster painted same color as truck is sharp
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dodgedude
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9/13/2002
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i need more info on the fold-a-cover. i have seen their website but would like some first hand experience. is it better than the one made by advance? is it decent quality, can you take the whole thing off if you need to, how is the install? do you have to drill? does it keep the bed dry? i hate to buy something without seeing it first so some candid feedback would be good
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MikeD
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9/13/2002
10:38:16
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Anyone know any info on those covers that come flush w/ the top of the bed instead of sit on top?
~Mike~
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Rocco21
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9/13/2002
11:34:20
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I vote for the Extang Cover..i have the extang full tilt...it works out good because when i want to take it off i take about 3 min and it comes off in one peice. No snapin the buttons when it is cold like on other covers. and it lifts up so u can get stuff in and out the th bed.
not that good of a pic...but the web site is http://www.extang.com/fulltilttonnoindex.html
Rocco21
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Viper Alarm, Extang Full Tilt Tonneau Cover
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afi360
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9/14/2002
23:04:12
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i have a mopar factory soft tonneau and it is the biggest piece of crap ive ever had in the world!!!!
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gstein
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9/15/2002
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I just instaled an Extang Tuff Tonno III yesterday, the fit is perfect, and took about 20 minutes to install. it takes about 1 minute to open, or close.
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street guy
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9/17/2002
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yeah ok when new the look good but just wait a few years, like five or so when that extang soft top has shrunk so much you can't get all the snaps down
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tim
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9/18/2002
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i just hope all you guys with the snap covers dont live where it gets COLD. they all suckwhen cold. ACCESS cover is great truxedo is o.k.. fold a cover and roll-n-lock are great covers (a little more money but alot nicer product and lockable}
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dsenglish
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9/20/2002
14:54:47
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I have a fold-a-cover LS on my 02QC and like it a lot.
>is it better than the one made by advance?
That I don't know.
>is it decent quality
Yes, I think it is, I had a problem with a rail gasket sticking to the top (real hot day) and coming off but they sent me a new one immediately. I don't think it is a common problem though. Overall I it seems like a real solid product, I have had mine for several months now. I now hit the gaskets with 303 protectant (or Armorall) occasionally (well...once) just in case, it's a good idea anyway.
>can you take the whole thing off if you need to
Yes, you would just remove 2 bolts, no big deal, I have never had to though.
>how is the install?
It installs fairly easy, takes an hour or two, remember to "measure twice" and take your time to get it right. The rails are 3M taped to the bed rails, supposedly the 3M adhesive is easily removable with alcohol if you ever want to remove. The tailgate piece is a bit of a pain if you have the stock bedliner, email me if you get a foldacover and have this problem. All in all the install was decent.
>do you have to drill?
No, it clamps to the underside of the bedrails. 3M adhesive tape does most of the work for the side rails and the tailgate strip which is how they lock the tailgate.
>does it keep the bed dry?
Pretty much, I have had no problem with backpacks and such back there when it was raining hard.
>i hate to buy something without seeing it first >so some candid feedback would be good
The fold-a-cover works for me, I keep kayaking and hiking gear back there quite often and it is secure and no worries. It is easy to open the front, back or back 3 panels for whatever you need. I thought the permanent rails would bother me but it is not an issue for me now.
I didn't like the hinged fiberglass covers because they make it hard to get stuff that is in the front of the bed. I didn't like soft covers because of the winter problems and I don't like snaps and stretching and such. That narrowed it to folding covers and rolling covers which were more expensive and more difficult to remove, took up 6-8" of my already short bed and had more moving parts to fail.
The lock inserts they supplied a few months back were kinda cheap but someone online tipped me off by telling me they had better replacements if you called them. I called and they sent them free, quick install and I like the new locks/keys.
feel free to email me at dsenglish@charter.net for more info. I don't hit this board much lately.
Dave
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YA_RYT
Dodge Dakota
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9/20/2002
17:01:50
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I've got a roll-top cover from Pace-Edwards on my 99 5.2L 4x4...and I love it! It rolls away easily for large bulky items like a jet ski. It was a piece of cake to install. It only takes up about 8" of cargo space in the front of the box and it has drain tubes that extend through the bed drain holes.
Problems: it wasn't cheap and the lock tends to freeze up in slushy, winter weather. It can jam when rolling closed if the side rails aren't adjusted just right.
I've had mine on for 3 years with no signs of wear and tear. Well worth the investment! Lots of compliments from other truck owners.
check out: http://www.pace-edwards.com/rolltop.asp
~ Dave
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Bob W
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9/20/2002
19:33:45
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Check out my ARE it is a good lid.
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Jim Beam
Dodge Dakota
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9/21/2002
19:25:16
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Hi guys, Im selling my Access Cover
Brand New!! in OEM box. This Access Roll-Up Cover is the best there is in soft bed covers. I am also throwing in a tailgate seal made by the same company.
>>Retails at $450 new asking $295+shipping OBO
http://www.accesscover.com/Products/Access.asp
Will throw in this FREE
http://www.accesscover.com/Products/Trailseal.asp
email: mwest@formstoyou.com
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scusemez28
Dodge Dakota
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9/22/2002
18:35:17
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Extang Black Max
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Lemmers
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9/23/2002
09:28:36
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If you want a high quality soft cover, I'd go for
the Access. I just installed one on my Quad
last week. It's SWEET! You won't be
disappointed.
If you want a folding cover, check out the
Advance, it's much nicer that the Fold-a-Cover.
Check out kcovers.com for info, the customer
service is great.
Later,
Lemmers
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Jim Beam
Dodge Dakota
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9/23/2002
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Lemmers - Do you know what model# your access cover was? and what year is your truck?
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Lemmers
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9/23/2002
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Jim,
I'm not sure of the model number (I can check
the box when I get home if you want), but the
cover is for all Dakota Quad Cabs 99-up. Mine
happens to be an '02.
Later,
Lemmers
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QuickRacing
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9/23/2002
17:20:23
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Well I've got a soft tonneau cover made by "Access Cover" I bought it from a doctor who lives by the Mayo Clnic for $75.
I figured I couldn't go wrong... Boy was I right! I've had this cover for a little over 4 years and I've only had one problem. The cross bars that support the cover that lay across the bed kept shifting, so I just did a little drilling, put a cotter pin in and it fixed it! Never had another problem. And up here in Minnesota it tends to get cold... And alot of the soft tonneaus up here have alot of sag in them. Mine looks the same as the day I put it on!
I do want to get a hard cover that sits "flush" with the bed rails.. Anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks
Drew
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Jim Beam
Dodge Dakota
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9/23/2002
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I still have my Access cove for sale, for whoever started this thread.
QuickRacing - Stockland cover is what I have and its a flush mount look below.
http://www.chicagolandrtclub.org/members-pages/jbmatt.htm
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