Tonneau covers anyone??

[oosik]

I initially was considering the Diamondback HD model. The look and material are great. However - I read some negative comments about its performance in ice and snow. For that price - I wouldn't want problems.

 

[Code54]

I went with the Lomax professional. it is diamond plate, and seals very well. I like it because I can walk on it to clean the roof of my truck and it is VERY easy to fold or take off. Take about 30 seconds.
Shop around a bunch for them as prices vary greatly. I got something like 330- 400 off retail with free shipping

 

[MechE1]

I put a Retrax Pro on my '19 F350. I like it so far. They seem to be available for the '19 Ranger. Does not seem to fit what you are wanting, but worth the mention.

 

[JJZ 109]

T Think it was Tonno something.

Ralph

Probably Tonno Pro. I had one on a 2016 F250. Good cover for the money, which wasn't a lot as I recall.

TonnoPro Truck Bed Covers - The Best Hard Folding, Soft Folding & Rolling Tonneau Covers for Trucks | TonnoPro

 

[Cat_Driver]

I saw on that a guy was using and it didn't fold 100% which left his 6' box useless for hauling anything bigger than 4'

 

[Cat_Driver]

Take a look


Heavy Duty Hard Tonneau Covers



– DiamondBack Covers

 

[SJay]

If you have a truck accessories store nearby go and look at them. I have a 2019 Ram and was going to put a tri-fold on it, but then went to a dealer and look at about 8 different styles. I settled on a Tuxedo Pro X15.

Easy on/off, sleek look, reasonably priced.

 

[PA hayseed]

Take a look


Heavy Duty Hard Tonneau Covers



– DiamondBack Covers

Was reading this thread and was surprised that people here know about diamondback. Tons of the local have them to put their atv on their truck beds. I've been to their plant a couple of times, and I know they sell a lot of stuff overseas. I saw that someone said they are hard to use in winter, which doesn't make sense to me as they are made in PA and I've been to the plant in winter.

 

[ArlyA]

We are only going to use one these covers until toppers come out. The style that's a bit taller than the cab, whatever they are called. Point is, we're not going to spend $1000 just to cover just it for the winter...

How many people here have used the Gator SFX Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover?? Like it? Hate it? Thanks!

 

[ArlyA]

It it easy to open and lock shut?? Fold back to use more of your bed?? Thanks!

I just bought a Gator tri fold for my new F250. Second Gator I've had and pretty reasonable at $249 plus shipping. It's seen 2 heavy rain storms and made a couple of trips through the car wash and kept the bed dry.
I went the expensive route last time with a Peragon. Leaking, hard to keep adjusted piece of trash in my opinion. I talked the dealer into a couple hundred more on the trade and let it go with the truck.

 

[JJZ 109]

How many people here have used the Gator SFX Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover?? Like it? Hate it? Thanks!

Got one and love it. I really like the spring loaded locking levers in the rear. On my second Gator cover. Keeps the bed dry and does a good job for a low price. $249 plus shipping was $268.
My only problem with Gator was getting parts with a previous cover. Forklift at a local building supply hit the rear bar or "tail rail" and bent it. Emailed and called to get the replacement. Got bounced from person to person. Found out that Gator, RealTruck and Tonneau Covers World are all one and the same company. The tech people asked if I really wanted to tackle the job because it was difficult. Finally after a month I got the part. Had the old one out and new one in about a half hour later.
Once had a TonnoPro tri fold. About $40 more than the Gator. About the same quality and did the job also. Unless my needs changed I'll probably stick with Gator.

It it easy to open and lock shut?? Fold back to use more of your bed?? Thanks!

Super easy to open and lock shut. It folds back so that just the front panel of the 3 is covering the bed. So you'll have about 2/3 of the bed wide open. Fine for my use. If you were hauling an object that was higher than the bed rails and you wanted it up close to the cab you'd have to remove the cover. Also an easy job. 2 hand adjustable clamps up at the front corners. No tools required for installation or removal.
I had an expensive Peragon on the last truck. Looked good in the videos and on paper. Leaked and didn't seem to stay adjusted for more than a few months. Never again.

 

[ddbackhoe]

Got one and love it. I really like the spring loaded locking levers in the rear. On my second Gator cover. Keeps the bed dry and does a good job for a low price. $249 plus shipping was $268.
My only problem with Gator was getting parts with a previous cover. Forklift at a local building supply hit the rear bar or "tail rail" and bent it. Emailed and called to get the replacement. Got bounced from person to person. Found out that Gator, RealTruck and Tonneau Covers World are all one and the same company. The tech people asked if I really wanted to tackle the job because it was difficult. Finally after a month I got the part. Had the old one out and new one in about a half hour later.
Once had a TonnoPro tri fold. About $40 more than the Gator. About the same quality and did the job also. Unless my needs changed I'll probably stick with Gator.



Super easy to open and lock shut. It folds back so that just the front panel of the 3 is covering the bed. So you'll have about 2/3 of the bed wide open. Fine for my use. If you were hauling an object that was higher than the bed rails and you wanted it up close to the cab you'd have to remove the cover. Also an easy job. 2 hand adjustable clamps up at the front corners. No tools required for installation or removal.
I had an expensive Peragon on the last truck. Looked good in the videos and on paper. Leaked and didn't seem to stay adjusted for more than a few months. Never again.

Ive got an Extang on the Ridgeline and sounds like the exact same cover (probably is except the tag). Had it a little over a year, so far its been great. Easy on/off, open/close

 

[JJZ 109]

Ive got an Extang on the Ridgeline and sounds like the exact same cover (probably is except the tag). Had it a little over a year, so far its been great. Easy on/off, open/close

I wouldn't be surprised. To me the Gator, TonnoPro and other lower priced tri folds look a lot alike. Last I looked RealTruck was running a free shipping deal. That would have saved me $20.

 

[ArlyA]

Folks, Today I ordered a Extang Trifecta 2.0 Tonneau bed cover. We are traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday and must cover our clothing bags with something! Thanks for your insights.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

 

[John_Mc]

So what are the advantages and disadvantages of roll-up vs tri-fold covers. I've never owned a tonneau cover before, but am considering adding one to my Tacoma.

Snow load can be an issue if a storm hits when I'm away from home, so if someone has experience with how various designs handle that, I'd appreciate hearing it.

 

[ArlyA]

Since we've never owned one, in fact we are waiting for the certain style of topper to come out for our ranger, but got tired of waiting and will look again for one in the spring.

Tonneau covers,

90% of the time, we don't need much of an opening to throw our tools into the back of this truck, so we'll just flip over the rear most section or 2. Seems most people are happy with these flip over style covers and they cost less than the roll-up ones do.

We do indeed receive snow here on the south shore of da little lake so I plan to keep it shoved off. Bad idea?? :laughing:

So what are the advantages and disadvantages of roll-up vs tri-fold covers. I've never owned a tonneau cover before, but am considering adding one to my Tacoma.
Snow load can be an issue if a storm hits when I'm away from home, so if someone has experience with how various designs handle that, I'd appreciate hearing it.

 

[JJZ 109]

I live on the NY/Canada border and we see snow. Many times I've removed 8-12 inches of snow from my tonneaus with a soft foam "snow rake" type thing. Never had one collapse yet.
Granted, you might not want to leave wet, heavy snow there for days upon end but my trifold covers have always stood up.

 

[ArlyA]

I installed this Extang Trifecta 2.0 Tonneau bed cover this week and I'll try take some pictures of it and post a review. It is pretty nice!

 

[ArlyA]

I just posted a review here.

https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums...-extang-trifecta-2-0-tonneau.html#post5571458