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Brian May
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2/04/2005
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Subject: Wanted: Cheapest locking bedcover
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I've been digging around the net for awhile now, but can anyone point me to a very low-cost lockable cover for my '99 Dakota Sport truck bed (preferably under $500)?

I'll be moving across country and will probably only use the cover once (then sell it again), so I just need the bare minimum that least offers a minimal amount of security.



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2/04/2005
10:18:57

RE: Wanted: Cheapest locking bedcover
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minimal and cheap?

A sheet of plywood and a some bungee cords to keep it in place.



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2/04/2005
11:22:38

RE: Wanted: Cheapest locking bedcover
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Are looking for a bed cap or or tonoue cover.



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2/04/2005
12:38:30

RE: Wanted: Cheapest locking bedcover
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Actually the plywood is tempting :) It's gotta lock though.

It doesn't matter if it's a bed cap or tonoue cover....



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2/04/2005
13:23:41

RE: Wanted: Cheapest locking bedcover
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www.versacover.com

Its $600 and is lockable and only weighs a bit over 50 pounds.



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2/04/2005
16:31:36

RE: Wanted: Cheapest locking bedcover
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a few years ago while on vacation I saw a dude that had a large plywood box with a lid and a locking hasp bolted to the bed of his truck.



...dave
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2/04/2005
17:01:55

RE: Wanted: Cheapest locking bedcover
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i think the title probably goes to the Checkmate cover-
http://www.checkerpro.com/hardcovers.html
The only problem is that you're gonna have to drill for it.
If you're using the truck to haul your junk across country, tho, you'll probably be better off with a cap- you can carry a lot more stuff that way. You'd be surprised at how many things don't fit under a hard tonneau.



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2/04/2005
20:03:50

RE: Wanted: Cheapest locking bedcover
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Brian, where are are located? I'm in oceanside, ca and I have an ARE LS II cover. It's lockable and is fiberglass. I would like to sell it for $350.



Brian May
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2/06/2005
09:22:13

RE: Wanted: Cheapest locking bedcover
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Dave: Are you sure I would have to drill with the Checkmate cover? It's the cheapest cover I've seen so far.

9RT9: I'm going to California but I'm starting in Iowa :)





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2/06/2005
12:08:08

RE: Wanted: Cheapest locking bedcover
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I owned a Checkmate cover - you have to mount the quick-release hinges, the tonneau latches, and the gas shock mounts with screws directly into the sheet metal - it is best if you drill a pilot hole first.

At $349 plus shipping and coming in black or white gelcoat (paint is extra) you can't beat the price, but they are not as sturdy as the other hard tonneaus - it's a simple foam core with two sheets of fiberglass matting surrounded by an aluminum frame.

Hard Tonneau Pix/Info:
http://www.dakota-durango.com/parts.php?page=hardtonneaus

SinCity R/T
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