Tonneau Cover Recommendation for 2017 Ram 2500 Short Bed Towing Fifth Wheel
Question:
when the cover is folded will it expose enough of a 5th wheel hitch to tow my camper or do I need a roll up type?
asked by: David
Helpful Expert Reply:
I wouldn't recommend the Bestop EZ Fold Folding Tonneau Cover # B1624001 as an ideal cover for fifth wheel towing as when it's folded up it adds quite a bit of height to the bed rails which will cause clearance interference with the trailer overhang.
A retractable cover like the part # 311-SMD7833 would be ideal but a roll up like part # 834532001767 would also work.
Products Referenced in This Question
Pace Edwards Switchblade Metal Retractable Hard Tonneau Cover - Aluminum - Black
- Tonneau Cover
- Retractable - Manual
- Not Rack Compatible
- Opens at Tailgate
- Flush Profile - Inside Bed Rails
- Aluminum
- Vinyl Grain
- Pace Edwards
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Access Lorado Soft, Roll-Up Tonneau Cover
- Tonneau Cover
- Roll-Up - Soft
- Rack Compatible
- Opens at Tailgate
- Standard Profile - Inside Bed Rails
- Vinyl
- Vinyl Grain
- Access
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Bestop EZ Fold Folding Tonneau Cover - 2009-2017 Ram 1500 and 2010-2014 Ram 2500/3500 6.5' Bed
- Tonneau Cover
- Fold-Up - Soft
- Not Rack Compatible
- Opens at Tailgate
- Low Profile - Top of Bed Rails
- Vinyl
- Vinyl Grain
- Bestop
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