Posted: Jan 12 2005 at 4:04pm | IP Logged

I have a SE King Cab and got a hard fiberglass tonneau  from my local truck accessory center that is manufactured by covermaster" (http://www.covermasterinc.com)(E-300, approx $850 installed).  I have the utili-trac system and the only thing that had to be done was to cut off a small piece on the mounting clamp end and they fit great right in the tracks.  There are four C-clamps and takes about 5 minutes to remove the cover.  It looks great (Check out the spoiler look on the tail of the cover) and perfectly matches the paint (silver, hard to match) and has a very secure lock system.  Will try to post a pic soon.

Posted: Mar 04 2005 at 8:56pm | IP Logged

I just had a A.R.E. Torneau cover installed on my Titan. Alittle pricey at $949 Plus installation of $88. It ties into the Utility Track but is easily removed to install components. It follows the contours of the truck for a very pleasing look. That is why I paid the extra.Here is a link to the website and check out my pics!

http://4are.com/product/lsii

Posted: Mar 05 2005 at 10:43am | IP Logged

I don't want to sound like a sales rep for Retrax (because I'm not), but anyone who is a afraid to install their system because it requires four (4) 1/4" holes is just plain crazy!  The whole installation took just under 90 minutes, and that was because I was bullsh*tting with my neighbor who helped me place the system on the bed!!  Beyond the holes, I had to use four panhead washers on the tighteners associated with the Utilitrak rails and that was it, done. perfect fit.

Beyond installation, there is no comparison between a sliding, glass top cover which opens to any position and allows almost total access to the bed and a fiberglass shell cap which can only be opened 45 degrees or removed for large items.  The Retrax system not only allows you to use all of the Utilitrak accessories, but it locks at any point between the canister in the front of the bed and tailgate. I don't know about others, but I bought a pickup to carry all kinds of items, including big stuff which won't fit into a "SUBURBAN" UTILITY VEHICLE. After all, that's why they named it "Titan" huh!  AND BESIDES, just what do you guys do with the cover if you have to remove it turn your truck back into a pickup????

HAPPY TRUCKIN'

Posted: Mar 07 2005 at 12:47am | IP Logged

I have been thinking about getting one of these

However, I have not seen one.

can you post pictures of your install?

Take pictures of where you had to drill the holes.

I think that it would benefit a lot of TITAN owners.

Posted: Mar 08 2005 at 1:15am | IP Logged

The system does look great and I'll try to provide some pictures over the next few days. I was waiting for an opportunity to finish installing "fender flares" I purchased for the truck before sending in the photos.

I'll do my best.

Posted: Mar 08 2005 at 2:11pm | IP Logged

Hi all, Don't know what this is going to be like but I just ordered the new Access Lorado Low Profile rolling cover.

The Lorado cover can be reviewed or purchased here:  http://www.truckcustomizers.com/products/K5AGI00.1.html

They had what I thought was a good as they emailed me a coupon for $50 savings from the $440.10 price. I will let you know how it fits and how well it works with my utility track system later..... It was in stock and shipping was only 18.99

Posted: Mar 13 2005 at 8:37pm | IP Logged

What does this system weigh?  I don't need an exact number of lbs (although that would be  nice)...a "guestimate" would be good.

Posted: Mar 14 2005 at 1:38pm | IP Logged

Okay... The Access Lorado was a success in under two hours with lots of distractions (phone, beer breaks,..etc) It came out better than I thought it would... 8 holes to drill and a slight modification to the side mounting rails where they met the front track, but easy to do with a pair of side cutters.