2011 Sierra 5'8" Tonneau cover, which one?

chupe442 · July 29, 2014

2011 Sierra crew 1500 5-8 box. Previously the thought of a tonneau was enough to make me gag. But more and more they are almost too versatile to pass up.. I used the back of my truck and didn't want the hassle, the rails, or the Velcro. However, the tri-fold vinyls seem to be pretty cool! The draw back is there is a huge lot of 200-300 ones that are all over the board for quality. I like the truxedo one that I can open cab side or tailgate but they are 525.00(and has rails and Velcro). Some of the 200-300 ones are just junk but there has to be a pretty good one in there somewhere for my budget.

I know you get what you pay for but I also think there is something to be said for the guy that buys the expensive one to say he got the best too...

What do you guys have and what do you not like or love (and price).

Thanks

live2boutdoors · July 29, 2014

I have a Truxedo Lo Pro QT on my truck. It doesn't sound like you are looking for this style of Tonneau, but I would tell you to reconsider. I wasn't much of a Tonneau guy myself, but this thing is great. For what gets hauled around in the bed of my truck the cover doesn't interfere. It looks great on the truck and super easy to use. The Velcro on this Tonneau is much better than others that I have seen. I just use a bristle brush if "junk" gets into the Velcro and it cleans out nicely.

Just my $0.02

chupe442 · July 30, 2014

I keep coming back to the Truxedo Lo Pro or the Deuce. The Trifold would be nice but having only 2/3 of the bed open (which would work for most of my stuff I do) or having to take it out to use the entire bed is just going to be a PIA... Thanks!

Any other suggestions out there?? Pro/con's?

BigBlueLB756 · July 30, 2014

Extang Trifecta. Excellent fit and finish.

dogzapper223 · July 31, 2014

My tonneau cover was made by Diamondback and marketed by Line-X. It's also sprayed with Line-X.

If I had to replace my rig, I would buy another new Chevy 1500 LTZ CC/SB in Victory Red and put the top-of-the-line Diamondback cover on it.

http://www.diamondbackcovers.com/hd/

Blessings,

Steve

maplesig · July 31, 2014

I have a BakFlip cover on my truck. I have owned an Extang snap down cover on past trucks and the BakFlip is far superior. Will cost you more than $200-$300 though.

vkjohnson · July 31, 2014

I got the Extang trifecta as well. Material stays tight and spring loaded clamps at the tailgate end are really nice feature. Never had water in the bed after driving in rain. Very pleased.

All that said, I may consider a hard-shell tri-fold for a future truck. Doing 75+ mph on the highway, negative air pressure really causes it belly-up behind the window, but always remains tight when parked. You can also lay tools on the back of a hard-shell if you are working on something.

chupe442 · July 31, 2014

Doing 75+ mph on the highway, negative air pressure really causes it belly-up behind the window,

That is bit of a concern....

X-man · August 1, 2014

I have the undercover flex and am very happy with it. The quality is very good and it is a low profile installation. It allows full use of the bed and protects the rear window from cargo when it is folded to the fully open position.

2017SierraSLT · August 3, 2014

I have a Truxedo Lo Pro QT on my truck. It doesn't sound like you are looking for this style of Tonneau, but I would tell you to reconsider. I wasn't much of a Tonneau guy myself, but this thing is great. For what gets hauled around in the bed of my truck the cover doesn't interfere. It looks great on the truck and super easy to use. The Velcro on this Tonneau is much better than others that I have seen. I just use a bristle brush if "junk" gets into the Velcro and it cleans out nicely.

Just my $0.02

X2000000

High quality piece with a FULL lifetime warranty on every single component. Worth the extra cabbage for sure!

Silveradooh9 · August 3, 2014

When it comes to tonneau covers I always go with Bakflips because I've had great experiences with them. But another option I like as well are the hard shell bed liners from DualLiner. Happy hunting!

chupe442 · August 4, 2014

I ended up ordering up a Truxedo Lo Pro Qt. It wasn't where I started but its where I kept coming back to as for versatility, quality and overall function. I almost got the Deuce but ended up talking myself out of it... The thought of accessing the front of the box without being able to reach it anyways as well as the 1/4 high step up where the hinge is would drive me nuts.. The Low Pro Qt will end up working out very nicely! I appreciate the input and PM's regarding some of these choices..

Hopefully it will be here in a few days... Thanks to all!

2017SierraSLT · August 4, 2014

You should love it.

nate1dawgg · August 4, 2014

I personally love the Retrax. Quite pricey, but it's worth it for me. It's nice to be able to roll it out of the way and lock it up.

mike94silverado · August 4, 2014

I have a Truxedo Lo Pro QT on my truck. It doesn't sound like you are looking for this style of Tonneau, but I would tell you to reconsider. I wasn't much of a Tonneau guy myself, but this thing is great. For what gets hauled around in the bed of my truck the cover doesn't interfere. It looks great on the truck and super easy to use. The Velcro on this Tonneau is much better than others that I have seen. I just use a bristle brush if "junk" gets into the Velcro and it cleans out nicely.

Just my $0.02

X2 I have had 4 lopros over the years on trucks and this last one came with an extang revolution (not exactly a cheap cover)... I miss my lopro. the function and quality sure beat the one I have now