Best Tonneau Cover for Use with Chest Style Toolbox on a 2017 Ram 3500

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Wondering how wide are the side rails on the TruXedo Pro X15 Soft Tonneau Cover? I have a tool box in the bed of the truck, it sits 3/4inch below and 1 3/4inch from the inside edge of the bed rails. I also have 1 3/4inch from the front edge to the tool box lid..Thanks for the info. I pull a 5th wheel and am looking for a tonneau cover. I would like it to be low profile as not to interfere with the trailer/truck clearance. If the X-15 rails are too wide, maybe you would have a suggestion as to another cover.

asked by: Scooter

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The side rails that attach the TruXedo Pro X15 Soft Tonneau Cover part # TX1446901 for 6-1/2' beds or part # TX1448901 for 8' beds to the bed rails on your 2017 Ram 3500 will stick out 3" from each side. Therefore, the TruXedo Pro X15 will not allow you to open the lid on your toolbox if the measurements you provided are correct.

Instead, you will want to consider a tonneau cover that mounts on top of the bed rails like the TruXedo TruXport Soft, Roll-Up Tonneau Cover part # TX246901 for 6-1/2' beds or part # TX248901 for 8' beds. Unfortunately, none of the tonneau covers we have for your truck that mount inside the bed rails are going to provide enough clearance for the toolbox.

The TruXedo TruXport will be an excellent option for you and you will not need to worry about interference with the 5th wheel hitch or toolbox. It is also one of the most cost effective options we have for you at this time. The cover is made right here in the U.S.A. and it comes with a 5 year warranty.

I have attached a review video of the cover for you as well.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

I spoke with a representative from Access. According to them, they do not offer a tonneau cover that is compatible with a low-profile toolbox. If your tool box is something like the TruXedo TonneauMate Truck Bed Toolbox - Crossover Style - Poly Tub…

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Answer 2

Since the UWS Truck Bed Chest - Wedge Series - Offset Lid - Notched Box - 10.4 cu ft #UWS01032 is a wedge-style tool box, the only relevant dimension to determine the compatibility with a roll-up cover is the height of the tool box. Without knowing…

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

For you 2011 Dodge Ram, I have a recommendation for your 4 panel hard cover tonneau. If you have a 6-1/2 foot bed, I recommend the BAKFlip MX4 Hard Tonneau Cover #BAK48203. If you have an 8 foot bed, then you will want #BAK48204. This Tonneau has a…

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Answer 6

Yes, the TruXedo Pro X15 Soft Tonneau Cover - Roll Up - Polyester and Vinyl - Matte Black Item #TX1447901 is specifically designed to fit the 2019 Ram 2500 6-1/2ft bed with the ram box.

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Answer 7

We do not carry Oedro tonneau covers, nor do we carry the parts associated with Oedro, however, I have another suggestion. I recommend upgrading your tonneau cover to something like the TruXedo Pro X15 Soft Tonneau Cover #TX1446901. This tonneau…

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

The BAKFlip MX4 Hard Tonneau Cover #BAK48203 will fit your 2005 Dodge Ram 3500 pickup with the 6-1/2' short bed. I reached out to BAK for the measurement to use the cover with your 5th wheel. They informed me from the back of your cab the edge of…

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Answer 10

For your 2018 Ram 3500 short bed that has the OEM pucks we do have several soft roll up tonneaus that you can see at the attached link on this page. Our most popular option is the TruXedo Pro X15 part #TX1446901 which has the lowest profile above the…

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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