Tonneau Cover thoughts?

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I have had the same truck Truxsport roller soft cover for years and years and years. I think it is on my fourth truck now. Does a fine job. Rolls up of out of the way when I need to haul tall things, and the attachments on the sides are by Velcro. Make sure that you press down the Velcro solidly after you unroll it, or water will get in.

 

[Rebeldad1]

How about a simple cab high canopy.

 

[tradosaurus]

Trifold is where it's at.

 

[paulsharvey]

Last night, I pulled the trigger on a tri fold, actually, I think its a quad fold, soft cover with frame. Price was around $280 with shipping.

Previous trucks, I always had a diamond plate tool box, and on work trucks had caps, tool boxes, and hard tonneau covers. I went about 5 or 6 years without a truck, just SUVs and then company work truck, and when two years ago, I got this truck, I decided to not put a tool box on it. I had a plastic tote with tie down straps, jumper cables, channel locks, duct tape and screw drivers; i don't drive my personal truck to work anymore, so I didnt want a tool box with 500# of misc tools and junk, if im not working out of it.

 

[Dragonpharm]

I have a roll up from Truck Covers USA. It can roll all the way open or lock at regular intervals if you need it partially open. This comes in handy to secure an odd shaped item. Having the cover roll up and out of the way is my favorite feature.

 

[RickB]

Last night, I pulled the trigger on a tri fold, actually, I think its a quad fold, soft cover with frame. Price was around $280 with shipping.

Previous trucks, I always had a diamond plate tool box, and on work trucks had caps, tool boxes, and hard tonneau covers. I went about 5 or 6 years without a truck, just SUVs and then company work truck, and when two years ago, I got this truck, I decided to not put a tool box on it. I had a plastic tote with tie down straps, jumper cables, channel locks, duct tape and screw drivers; i don't drive my personal truck to work anymore, so I didnt want a tool box with 500# of misc tools and junk, if im not working out of it. View attachment 720776

Good luck with it!

 

[John_Mc]

I have a trifold on my F-250 and I love it. It keeps things dry when I need it, kept the fall leaves out of my box, I don't need to tie down trash bags for my bi-monthly trash runs. I can load a full pallet behind it when folded and like the others mentioned it removes and reinstalls in minutes without tools.

I don't have any problem with it flapping in the wind, when folded out the fabric is taut. When folded up, it metal frame lays on top stopping any wind from moving it.

As theft protection goes the only real deterrent is that thieves can't tell if it is an empty box or loaded with $5000 worth of tools so they aren't likely to cut into it just to find out.

What brand/model do you have?

 

[3 Horse Ranch]

I bought about the least expensive one I could find to see if I liked having one one my truck. So far, I do. So when this one wars out,I will upgrade.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L32L4CC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[paulsharvey]

I bought about the least expensive one I could find to see if I liked having one one my truck. So far, I do. So when this one wars out,I will upgrade.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L32L4CC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

That looks like the same thing I ordered.

 

[Jstpssng]

This is mine after unloading my snowsled... I like that it easily rolls out of the way. I believe the cover which the OP just ordered would be better when I do put my rack on the truck.

 

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This is mine after unloading my snowsled... I like that it easily rolls out of the way. I believe the cover which the OP just ordered would be better when I do put my rack on the truck.

Yup. That’s what I have. Note the velcro.

 

[blee03]

I have the Extang Trifecta signature series (tri-fold) on my truck, it came on it when I purchased it.
Still in really good shape, easy to use and you can take it off without any tools by unscrewing 2 clamps.

If you need to fold it up and use the rear 2/3rd's of the bed it has 2 straps w/ clips to secure and it's ready for freeway speeds.

 

[RickB]

I have the Extang Trifecta signature series (tri-fold) on my truck, it came on it when I purchased it.
Still in really good shape, easy to use and you can take it off without any tools by unscrewing 2 clamps.

If you need to fold it up and use the rear 2/3rd's of the bed it has 2 straps w/ clips to secure and it's ready for freeway speeds.

Sounds exactly like the one I have with the GMC logo on the rear. You know someone has to make it for them.

 

[Dftodd]

I have a fold up hard cover tonneau cover on my 2016 Sierra. Love it. Installs with a couple clamps. Flip it up and strap it for small loads. And can remove the whole thing if needed in less then 2 minutes on the occasion where I've hauled furniture.

Stays on the truck the majority of the time. Mainly got it for when we travel with the grand kids. It's more comfortable to go in the truck. This way we can throw our luggage in the bed and keep things locked up and dry.

 

[oosik]

Initially I wanted a Diamondback hard cover. They look very nice. But they do require full top removal if you want to carry anything large. And after more consideration - - were they $2100 cool. I don't think so .........

 

[John_Mc]

It would be helpful if folks included the brand and model when talking about their covers - especially when you are talking about one you really like.

I need a cover mainly to keep out rain, snow and leaves from the bed of my Tacoma. (It would be helpful if it can stand up to the occasional heavy snow load.) Security is less of an issue for me - just getting things out of sight is usually good enough, I can lock the valuable stuff in the cab. Most of the time, I can live without use of the full bed, but I do want one that is quick and easy to remove for when I need the full bed. A few mentioned on here sound interesting (though I'm not about to spend $2000+ on a 2009 truck that does not get used all that much).

 

[KennyG]

I have the Ford factory soft tri-fold on my F-150. I'm not sure how much difference there is in quality. I see some people complain about leaks but mine has been completely dry inside. It seems like 80% of the time I haul something it fits under the cover and if it doesn't, it comes off in about 2 minutes.

 

[dlctcg]

I don't personally have this cover (mine came with the truck) but my brother does & even though expensive I would buy one if a needed a cover... It checks all the boxes for my uses & his bed only get a little water from the tailgate every now & then...

And made in the USA....

Peragon Truck Bed Covers - Again not cheap

 

[Loaderman22]

I bought my soft cover on that popular auction site, Fleabay. Bought it so long ago, its no longer in my purchase history, but the Emails came from "streetune." Paid about $120. back in July of 2018, and it still looks exactly the same today. Now it is nowhere close to perfect, the pull cord to unlock it doesn't work, and the few bare aluminum parts are showing some pitting, One of the three internal structural supports is shorter than the other 2 so it falls out occasionally. (into bed). But there is no velcro, its a hard but flexible plastic strip on both sides that tucks up into a channel in the aluminum. So its super easy to open and close in a minute, with no issues of water or dirt gumming up the works. The bed of my truck stays dry and the tonneau material bounces back in the sun after a couple feet of heavy wet snow overnight. (NY winters are not kind). Top is still tight and no rips, leaks, or fading. Even with the issues, I'd buy another, or 3 at that price before I spent $2k. This cover rolls up, I tuck the support bars into the roll as they're exposed and then up by the back window, there are 2 quick clips on an adjustable nylon strap to hold it in place. Works like a charm, and keeps the support bars inside by friction. Leaves the entire bed available except for the space taken up by the clamps that hold the side rails to the bed rails.

 

[Pixguy]

It would be helpful if folks included the brand and model when talking about their covers - especially when you are talking about one you really like.

Here what I have and been happy with. All covered or nothing