GEN 2 Tonneau Cover

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Was going to go with something like that but since the bed is only 5.5" and the Retrax robs you of precious bedspace I think something like the BAK Revolver X2 Roll-Up Tonneau Cover is a better use of space.

Revolver X2 Tonneau Cover

I was thinking the same. I called on the X2 and they are not sure that it will fit the '17 yet. He said to call back in a few months.
 

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I was thinking the same. I called on the X2 and they are not sure that it will fit the '17 yet. He said to call back in a few months.

Downside I see to this is if you need the whole bed for something like a four wheeler you lose all visibility or have to remove it.
 

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There was a Bakflip cover on my truck when I bought it. I thought it was ugly as hell with all the rubber gaskets and it has a weird grainy texture. It leaked a little bit, but it did not have the drain lines installed. I took it off and stuck it in the corner of my garage in case I need it for a vacation or something. Personally, I hate any type of covers over a truck bed. They make what is an easy task (putting something in the bed of the truck) unnecessarily difficult. I've had caps, vinyl tonneaus, and the hard flip kind now- all of them suck ass.
 

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Was going to go with something like that but since the bed is only 5.5" and the Retrax robs you of precious bedspace I think something like the BAK Revolver X2 Roll-Up Tonneau Cover is a better use of space.

Revolver X2 Tonneau Cover
It seems like those take up the same amount of space, just rolled up on top of the bed, rather than inside. I looked for a cover that was secure and good looking that didn't sacrifice any bed space and realized that just isn't really possible. I had to give up something. I didn't want to give up security or looks, so bed space lost out. Even without sacrificing bed space, 5.5' just isn't that useful. If I need to haul anything big, I'll break out the trailer.

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I was thinking the same. I called on the X2 and they are not sure that it will fit the '17 yet. He said to call back in a few months.

The bed size is the same. It should fit without any issue.
 
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It seems like those take up the same amount of space, just rolled up on top of the bed, rather than inside. I looked for a cover that was secure and good looking that didn't sacrifice any bed space and realized that just isn't really possible. I had to give up something. I didn't want to give up security or looks, so bed space lost out. Even without sacrificing bed space, 5.5' just isn't that useful. If I need to haul anything big, I'll break out the trailer.

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The bed size is the same. It should fit without any issue.

On top of the bed is miles better than inside. For example if you put a four wheeler in the bed itll hit the roll up that rolls into the bed which will give you a lot less space, it wont hit the X2 that rolls up on top of the bed.
 

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On top of the bed is miles better than inside. For example if you put a four wheeler in the bed itll hit the roll up that rolls into the bed which will give you a lot less space, it wont hit the X2 that rolls up on top of the bed.
True, but most 4 wheelers are longer that 5.5' anyway. So your still stuck with the tailgate down or using a trailer.
 
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There was a Bakflip cover on my truck when I bought it. I thought it was ugly as hell with all the rubber gaskets and it has a weird grainy texture. It leaked a little bit, but it did not have the drain lines installed. I took it off and stuck it in the corner of my garage in case I need it for a vacation or something. Personally, I hate any type of covers over a truck bed. They make what is an easy task (putting something in the bed of the truck) unnecessarily difficult. I've had caps, vinyl tonneaus, and the hard flip kind now- all of them suck ass.

I don't think I'll be using mine on a daily basis either but being this will be a part-time family/vacation hauler, I can see the convenience of throwing things in the bed without having to worry about them flying out or having to tie-down. We'll see.
 
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