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Tonneau Cover Recommendations

I have the back-flip on a 8’ bed. Loved it for some time then me hauling 150 qt ice chest, well they started to break the channels where the pull wire and latch is. Have to move them as it won’t close under the built in protectors. Eventually they broke I’m guessing from ice chest sliding hitting them while closed. Now the rubber gasket on the first flip is almost torn completely from use. Think I paid $1100 in 2018. Yes it’s lasted almost 8 years of heavy use so take that for what you will. When it finally shits the bed (which is any day), I’m not sure I will get another one or get a camper top and just do something different and pull a utility trailer if needed to haul something large like atv. I’m thinking the camper top, i can do something like Dustin did w his truck, only it won’t be just so I can keep my farts in to smell. More like primitive camp when I’m oos. Neither is cheap but what works for you 80% of the time is what you should get, not the 20%.

In my 8 foot bed I can put 150qt ice chest, a 75 yeti, my atv and other things and still have my tailgate closed.

If you decide u don't care about turning bed into sleeping space, this has Diamondback HD written all over it. You can haul 2 atvs on an 8'r (I'd recommend sair bags or stiffer springs), providing weatherproof and secure storage. Beats having to deal with a trailer, but that's always a nice addition to have both.
 
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If you decide u don't care about turning bed into sleeping space, this has Diamondback HD written all over it. You can haul 2 atvs on an 8'r (I'd recommend sair bags or stiffer springs), providing weatherproof and secure storage. Beats having to deal with a trailer, but that's always a nice addition to have both.
Yeah would never go that route, just not my thing. No way I’d put an atv on top of my bed. If I get another cover it will be another bak flip. That way my bed is still usable. As I get older my needs are changing or some things are not as important. Hate having to pull a trailer or I would’ve gotten a short bed truck. Really thinking about a camper top. I have an e-bike now and once I get my atv to the camp for the season it’s a better situation. Still haven’t decided yet.

I do like the hard top covers but that puts me dragging a trailer more than I want.