Re: Dakota SXT (tonneau cover)

From: Tony Cellana (acellan1@tampabay.rr.com)
Date: Thu Aug 19 2004 - 02:20:15 EDT


Sounds similar to my Mopar soft tonneau. Black canvas on vinyl backing.
Snaps onto frame which tilts up on struts. Ribs are pinned into the side
rails. I can have it open for a large load in about 2 minutes.

TonyC

-----Original Message-----
From: jon@dakota-truck.net <jon@dakota-truck.net>
To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
<dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Date: Thursday, August 19, 2004 1:34 AM
Subject: Re: DML: Dakota SXT (tonneau cover)

>
>Chris Orr <chris@manual-override.net> wrote:
>[...]
>: I would also like to get some kind of soft tonneau(sp?)...I have a hard
>: tonneau right now and it becomes a pain in the arse when I want to
>: actually haul something back there. Any suggestions on a good
>: brand/style?
>
>
> I put a Downey LTD on my '90 Dakota a little over a year ago and
>have been very happy with it. (I found out about it via recommendations
>from some DMLers, mostly Andy Levy) :-) Its really nice in that it
>lifts up on struts like a hard tonneau, but can be completely removed
>from the frame just like a soft tonneau. The way the snaps go into
>the rail is pretty nice too. A very easy install also. The only
>drawback is it is a bit more money than a non-tilting soft tonneau,
>but the convenience is definitely worth it to me. You can find more
>info at their web site http://www.downeyproducts.com/
>
> The online distributor I purchased it from had the best price I
>could find, and shipped it quickly. If you'd like their web site,
>just let me know and I will dig it up, unless Andy beats me to it
>(I got it from the same place he bought his.) I'd post the URL
>now if I had it, but I'm not at my usual computer and would need to
>look through my old e-mails to try and find it.
>
>
>--
> -Jon-
>
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