HELP - Bed cover or Canopy (For pickup)

[Fotonista]

Guys, I need your opinion as I am torned on choosing between a Flatbed cover or a Canopy (Campershell Express). I choose the flatbed because it will retain the looks of the pickup (Kasi sa canopy, nagmumukhang SUV na yung pickup), but the canopy will definitely be more useful because of it's extra cabin.

Kaso, the flatbed cover is a fabricated fiberglass (kasi wala pang available na readymade sa pickup ko). Kaya I am worried na baka di ganun ka ganda ang kalabasan (though I was the one who made the design). I made it a two fold cover, so pwedeng kalahati lang ang bubuksan for easy access (And removable sya if I need the entire bed). If I opted naman for the Canopy, wala pa ring available na size and the only available that will fit my pickup would be the "Express" (parang "box" na wrinkled finish). My plan (if ever I'll get the canopy) is to have it sanded, masilya then painted to body color to make it "look" modern and a bit appealing, but that will probably cost me an additional 10K.

For the flatbed (fiberglass), It will cost me about 30K (more or less) installation and body color paint included. For the canopy, it's 36K + 10K (for the fabrication) so about 46K na rin.

Yung flatbed parang yung Extang na tri-fold, yung Canopy naman Campershell Express (1st design).

[Benzmizer]

It would depend on your priority. If you put more weight on looks and cost, you go for a flatbed/roller cover (I would). My apologies but I never dug the look of a pick-up with a canopy.

[Fotonista]

I second that on the pickup with canopy, only reason for me on adding it on the list is due to it's convenience and functionality.

[Benzmizer]

There are flatbed covers that are motorized to provide convenience. Unfortunately, taller cargo (past the cargo box's height) will not be protected from the rains which a canopy can provide. Aside from that fact, all's the same.

[rattrapante]

I have had a carryboy flatbed fiberglass cover in my previous Ranger, I like the fact that when body colored it made the truck look nicer. Cargo is almost 100% water proof, my only problem is, it limits me on the cargo size I can place when it is attached. Removing the cover is a minimum 2 man job. I eventualy removed it permanently when I started biking. In my new Ranger I opted for carryboy's softlid, not as nice but not bad looking either. Leaks only occur when the vehicle is stationary while under heavy downpour, but when the vehicle is constanyly moving even under a heavy downpour, leaks are very very little. Now whenever I need to carry larger cargo or my bike, I just roll the cover (no need to remove) and strap it with the built in straps.

I never like the roller type, since the mechanism will eat up some space, prone to leaks and the worst part is they have to drill a hole on the bed's floor for the drain.

[HardCharger]

A roll top would be the best option for security and flexibility since you do not like a canopy.

Pace Edwards roll tops are available locally or if you have the coin, you can opt to get them from Australia (Blueys and Quig).

[Ry_Tower]

Rollover = porma, clean look
Canopy = versatility (you have no idea)

[Fotonista]

Hmmm... I think I like the Pace Edwards ah! San kaya siya available locally?

* RT - Oo nga, yung Canopy is very "VERSATILE" he he he....

[Ry_Tower]

Hmmm... I think I like the Pace Edwards ah! San kaya siya available locally?

* RT - Oo nga, yung Canopy is very "VERSATILE" he he he....

Sinabi mo :cheers2:

[Fotonista]

Update Guys. I'd be opting for a roller up by Pace Edwards, yung fiberglass na pinagagawa ko is a FAILURE! Nagastusan lang ako ng 2,500 kasi di kami nagkasundo ng gumagawa, so to make things even yung deposit ko na 10K, 7.5K na lang daw ang babalik sa akin...

It took a month since nag down ako and sinimulan "daw" nila yung pag fabricate, kaso after seeing the frame yesteray I got disappointed and frustrated kasi di yun yung pinagkasunduan namin... I was under the impression of having a Bed cover made with Fiberglass and metal frame, ang nangyari puro siya L bar na frame (as in naging mabigat) na may konting fiberglass. Haay, sa price na pinagkasunduan namin, I'm better off with the roller up ng PE, may warranty pa na 6 months.

I just hope that the Isuzu Fuego size nila will fit my bed....

[Benzmizer]

Update Guys. I'd be opting for a roller up by Pace Edwards, yung fiberglass na pinagagawa ko is a FAILURE! Nagastusan lang ako ng 2,500 kasi di kami nagkasundo ng gumagawa, so to make things even yung deposit ko na 10K, 7.5K na lang daw ang babalik sa akin...

It took a month since nag down ako and sinimulan "daw" nila yung pag fabricate, kaso after seeing the frame yesteray I got disappointed and frustrated kasi di yun yung pinagkasunduan namin... I was under the impression of having a Bed cover made with Fiberglass and metal frame, ang nangyari puro siya L bar na frame (as in naging mabigat) na may konting fiberglass. Haay, sa price na pinagkasunduan namin, I'm better off with the roller up ng PE, may warranty pa na 6 months.

I just hope that the Isuzu Fuego size nila will fit my bed....

Look at it half full than half empty. You may have lost 2.5k in the process but that would be better than losing the whole 10k! Good choice on the Pace Edwards roller ups. Keep us posted when you have mounted one on your truck. Pics would be great.

[HardCharger]

Pace Edwards Roll Tops are locally represented by Ride along Banawe.

Not affiliated, just sayin'.

[Fotonista]

* Benzmizer, yeah... Kaso medyo pahirapan pang makuha yung 7.5K, sana mamayang tanghali di na siya "busy" para makuha ko yung 7.5K. 30K was the agreed price, it's the same as the PE's jackrabbit rollerup. Better cancel it with him than pay for something that I will regret in the end. 2.5K will be charged to experience.

* HardCharger, oo nga, I called pa their US office to ask for details on Importing it here, the gave me the Number of Ride Inc., it's their distributor daw, he he.

[Fotonista]

Just to update the thread guys... I was able to visit Ride Inc. to checkout Pace Edwards. The Full metal Jack Rabbit was awesome! It's sleek and weather sealed on top (has a vinyl cover), you won't see the seems on each aluminum of the cover plus the best part of it is that it's BLACK! Unfortunately, they don't have any model that will fit the Foton, only the ordinary slider will fit my ride.

One thing I like about Pace Edwards is that it matches my pickup (which is black), but the downside of it is that it's not sturdy, to the point that you cannot put anything on top of the roller lid.

So I crossed the street, and for the same price I got Carryboy's Manual Roller-up. This one is sturdy, if closed, the roller lid can still carry bags and other luggage as long as it's secured with a net so it won't fall when moving. One thing that I don't like is the "aluminum" color, they don't have a black one...

It will be installed tom., since they need to do some modifications on the canister to make it fit. Will post some pics once it's installed.

[Ry_Tower]

Just to update the thread guys... I was able to visit Ride Inc. to checkout Pace Edwards. The Full metal Jack Rabbit was awesome! It's sleek and weather sealed on top (has a vinyl cover), you won't see the seems on each aluminum of the cover plus the best part of it is that it's BLACK! Unfortunately, they don't have any model that will fit the Foton, only the ordinary slider will fit my ride.

One thing I like about Pace Edwards is that it matches my pickup (which is black), but the downside of it is that it's not sturdy, to the point that you cannot put anything on top of the roller lid.

So I crossed the street, and for the same price I got Carryboy's Manual Roller-up. This one is sturdy, if closed, the roller lid can still carry bags and other luggage as long as it's secured with a net so it won't fall when moving. One thing that I don't like is the "aluminum" color, they don't have a black one...

It will be installed tom., since they need to do some modifications on the canister to make it fit. Will post some pics once it's installed.

yeah boy, pics!

[Benzmizer]

It will be installed tom., since they need to do some modifications on the canister to make it fit. Will post some pics once it's installed.

Congratulations (in advance!) We'll await the photos you promised.

[HardCharger]

It's good that you found something that will work for you, but since this is Carryboy, good luck getting after sales service a few years down the line.

Waiting for your pics as well.

[babkalakal]

congrats! 3rd in line waiting for pictures too. thanks

[Fotonista]

One worry ko in getting the Carryboy is the after sales nga... Sana lang it will be ok (crossing fingers)... Will post the pics... :D

[kramterrag]

sir patingin din ng pics ng ride nio.

i got the same pick up and i want some inputs on how to improve my ride... thanks!