Needed: retractable truck bed cover + hauling bikes

[rebekahlynn]

Anyone know of a nice (hard top, locking) retractable truck cover that when open, will still allow a bike to be strapped down with the front wheel touching the front of the bed? So far all the ones I've seen online look like they'll prevent the front from touching (because they have a 4-6in+ "block" the cover retracts into), meaning the tailgate will have to be open when the bike is being hauled and all the gear etc. will have to be strapped down as well. Shopping for a 2017 F150. Thanks!

 

[stan23]

Anyone know of a nice (hard top, locking) retractable truck cover that when open, will still allow a bike to be strapped down with the front wheel touching the front of the bed? So far all the ones I've seen online look like they'll prevent the front from touching (because they have a 4-6in+ "block" the cover retracts into), meaning the tailgate will have to be open when the bike is being hauled and all the gear etc. will have to be strapped down as well. Shopping for a 2017 F150. Thanks!

I was in the same position, and I ended up with the Extang Solid Fold 2.0. Only thing is, you need to remove it when transporting bikes. It's very light and easily removed in a few minutes with no tools required.

It's a tri-fold hard tonneau cover.

Not a great pic, but here's what it looks like on my truck.

 

[Holeshot]

What about a Baxley chalk and a rollback cover? I've got a rollnlock cover on my 17' F-150 that came with it. I'll unload it to you if you're interested.

 

[rebekahlynn]

I was in the same position, and I ended up with the Extang Solid Fold 2.0. Only thing is, you need to remove it when transporting bikes. It's very light and easily removed in a few minutes with no tools required.

It's a tri-fold hard tonneau cover.

Not a great pic, but here's what it looks like on my truck.

Lol, that's the one we have, the little locking mechanisms underneath are the exact same. I would not call it very light but I am petite. The weight (50lbs) is not too bad but the height makes it very awkward for me to try to carry alone. Thanks though!

 

[rebekahlynn]

What about a Baxley chalk and a rollback cover? I've got a rollnlock cover on my 17' F-150 that came with it. I'll unload it to you if you're interested.

Curious if you have any pictures of it from the side when it's rolled up? The issue with rolled up ones thus far is they extend too far. We actually have a chalk in there, so if you roll the cover back, and put your bike in the chalk, your front tire is too tall and hits the rolled up cover. Not sure if you have a different experience?