Iwanabrich
07-26-2009, 07:51 PM
I need a little advice selecting a tonneau cover.
First I'd need a hard tonneau cover for security.
Is there a hard tonneau cover that also allows for a ladder rack?
I saw a roll up cover that has a rack, but I read that it leaks. I need to keep the stuff inside the bed dry. Could anyone with a roll-up comment on the leak issue? Where do I run the canister drain lines if I go that route? Also how does this system work in cold weather? My fear is that the drain lines will freeze and canister will ice up and jam.
I was looking at the Armor lid and Undercover, but they don't look like they'd work with a rack.
I have an 06 ext cab tundra.
Thanks
spenser24
07-26-2009, 09:24 PM
In my recent queries ref bed covers, I came across the Access roll-up made by Agricover. I liked it and rec'd several complimentary comments from other TS members that have the Access. Agricover also had a ladder rack accessory.
I ultimately opted for Retrax retractable on my '06. I dont see how a rack would fit, in addition to any kind of hard or retractable cover.
www.agricover.com (http://www.agricover.com) is out of North Dakota, so I'd guess they've encountered freeze questions.
Retrax also made in ND.
123Gone
07-27-2009, 07:21 AM
Some ladder racks fit into the stake pockets. You can order a Retrax with the stake pockets cut out of the rails (for an additional $25). That will do it for you!
Access Covers are vinyl and won't give you any security. Anyone can very easily cut it open with a knife. Otherwise, Access is a very good cover.
spenser24
07-27-2009, 08:00 AM
I went back to PistolPete gallery and he has pix of a rack he put on his Retrax.
Jason4653
07-27-2009, 09:38 PM
I am in the same situation as iwanabirch and spenser I need a cover that will work with a rack of some kind. What racks have you guys come up with? I did a search for pistol pete but didnt hit on anything
Thanks for any and all sugestions
123Gone
07-28-2009, 06:15 AM
Here's one by Hauler Racks:
Hauler Racks, Inc. - Tonneau Racks (http://www.haulerracks.com/html/hauler_racks__inc__-_tonneau_r.html)
And, here's another one for you, Bakflip CS:
http://www.bakfliptonneaucover.com/bakflip_cs
spenser24
07-28-2009, 08:30 AM
I am in the same situation as iwanabirch and spenser I need a cover that will work with a rack of some kind. What racks have you guys come up with? I did a search for pistol pete but didnt hit on anything
Thanks for any and all sugestions
Looks like the "hauler racks" are for soft / vinyl covers. I dont know if Pete fabbed his or bought it. I'm still getting the hang of all the functions / options of TS but I think oyu can find Pete's pic gallery by clicking up top on COMMUNITY, then Member List. On far right side at that point is SEARCH MEMER button: Pistolpete [all one word]. His avatar is a pic of his dog.
Let me know if you find anything on the market that looks to fit Retrax cover.
thx
SE2000
07-28-2009, 08:56 AM
why not go cap or topper or shell? I see lots for sale and you can put a rack on top
123Gone
07-28-2009, 09:07 AM
Yep, like this one:
Hauler Racks, Inc. - CAP / Camper Shell Racks (http://www.haulerracks.com/html/hauler_racks__inc__-_cap___cam.html)
Iwanabrich
07-28-2009, 10:01 AM
I found Pistol Petes page and he has some nice pics on how he did it. In a nut shell, as said above he used a Retrax cover with the stake pockets cut out. Then he applied a rack system that used the stake pockets to attached to the truck. He had to use a shim to fit under the track on rack system to even out the top of the bed rails because of the Retraxs frame. It looks like a good option. Pete did a nice job!