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Hey Guys, I'm looking for a tonneau for my new Sierra and I'd like some opinions.

 

I'm coming out of a Chevy Avalanche and would like a hard cover to function like to Avalanche. Mainly, I would like a hard, fold or roll cover that allows me to open and close the tailgate without having to touch the tonneau. Does anyone know if the undercover flex offers this?

Chris Senior Enthusiast

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You could look into some hard 1 piece flush mounts as well.

roadblock Enthusiast

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Post pics when you get it! Love the Lazerlite, although I decided to get the bakflip instead. Sucks to see its on sale now though! Shipping to Canada would still kill me on it though.

Chris Senior Enthusiast

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Hey Guys, I'm looking for a tonneau for my new Sierra and I'd like some opinions. I'm coming out of a Chevy Avalanche and would like a hard cover to function like to Avalanche. Mainly, I would like a hard, fold or roll cover that allows me to open and close the tailgate without having to touch the tonneau. Does anyone know if the undercover flex offers this?
that was the flush mount I was thinking of

This is the one I'll be getting and it might be what your after.http://tonneaucoversworld.com/lazerlite-tonneau-cover.aspx Anyways check that whole site, they have quite a few different options and I'm sure you can find exactly what your after.

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mzodarg Senior Enthusiast

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I have the tri-fold GM cover. I'm sure there is better ones, but it was free and I like free.

 

Mike

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Hi,

I am actually a GM Dealership Parts Manager and I also have an accessory center in house that carries all GM factory accessories as well as any non-GM(aftermarket) accessory that you can imagine. Everything from leveling kits, true lift kits,LED lighting,tires n wheels,bed rugs,exhaust and performance upgrades, you name it.We install everything we sell, and we have had a ton of experience with different brands. I personally like the GM hard folding tri panel cover. It looks like a vinyl soft cover, but it has the hard panels and it resembles an Avalanche cover from the underside. It even has the Avalanche style latches that secure it from the underside to the bed sides. It retails from GM at $870.00, but I can sell them for $709.00. We have installed the Undercover standard one piece black grained hard cover, the Roll-N-Lock covers, Access soft roll up, GM soft roll ups, the GM hard one described above and a new brand of tri-fold soft cover from Gator that is actually very similar to the Extang Trifecta. I personally put the Gator tri-fold on my truck because of the super low cost and the quality and ease of removing if needed. The Gator is only $349.00 and to me, it is a deal for that price. I can get them in a bulk stock order and sell them a little cheaper even, but I don't currently have the room to store them. I will post some pics of the different covers installed as soon as I get the chance to take the photos. Thanks,LB

Long hammer New Member

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Thanks Voltedge. The main function Im looking for is to be able to operate the tailgate without having to touch the cover. I'm in and out of the bed often with work equipment and this feature is a must. I like the laser lite mentioned above but I do need the folding capibility. Some of my equipment is a bit taller than the bed rails so I'd like to be able to fold a panel back for the tall stuff while keeping the other shorter stuff under the cover as well.

 

I read somewhere that unlike the Bakflip the undercover flex allows you to open and close the tailgate without opening the cover. However, I cant find that website again. Anyways thanks guys. Pictures always help. I wish we could get an Avalanche style tonneau as aftermarket, it is slick!

 

Getting excited as I pick up the new ride on Monday!

Matt in Houston Enthusiast

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I just did a search for the Gator Tri-Fold and found it right away, on sale for $269. There is a video on the website that shows you can open the tailgate without touching the cover, and it folds up toward the rear window and fastens down in seconds.

 

http://tonneaucoversworld.com/gator-tri-fold-tonneau-cover-gmc-sierra-crew-cab-5-8-bed-2014.aspx

 

Might go this route myself...but I need my truck back first.

mzodarg Senior Enthusiast

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Hi,

I am actually a GM Dealership Parts Manager and I also have an accessory center in house that carries all GM factory accessories as well as any non-GM(aftermarket) accessory that you can imagine. Everything from leveling kits, true lift kits,LED lighting,tires n wheels,bed rugs,exhaust and performance upgrades, you name it.We install everything we sell, and we have had a ton of experience with different brands. I personally like the GM hard folding tri panel cover. It looks like a vinyl soft cover, but it has the hard panels and it resembles an Avalanche cover from the underside. It even has the Avalanche style latches that secure it from the underside to the bed sides. It retails from GM at $870.00, but I can sell them for $709.00. We have installed the Undercover standard one piece black grained hard cover, the Roll-N-Lock covers, Access soft roll up, GM soft roll ups, the GM hard one described above and a new brand of tri-fold soft cover from Gator that is actually very similar to the Extang Trifecta. I personally put the Gator tri-fold on my truck because of the super low cost and the quality and ease of removing if needed. The Gator is only $349.00 and to me, it is a deal for that price. I can get them in a bulk stock order and sell them a little cheaper even, but I don't currently have the room to store them. I will post some pics of the different covers installed as soon as I get the chance to take the photos. Thanks,LB

I had an 09 Avalanche and although the GM cover has handles that lock on the bed rail, IMO that's the only similarity. Wished there was a company that did develop a cover exactly like the AV cover.

 

It's not a bad cover, but I have no experience, (other than the AV) to compare it to. Again, mine was included in my purchase.

voltedge Enthusiast

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The only problem with the Avalanche covers or panels, was that we constantly had to replace the seals between each panel due to leaks. I think the single vinyl cover was designed with that in mind. I remember that GM also had a "soft" cover for the Avalanche, but I never actually seen one in person as everyone always had the hard panels.

Stex Senior Enthusiast

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Hey Guys, I'm looking for a tonneau for my new Sierra and I'd like some opinions.

 

I'm coming out of a Chevy Avalanche and would like a hard cover to function like to Avalanche. Mainly, I would like a hard, fold or roll cover that allows me to open and close the tailgate without having to touch the tonneau. Does anyone know if the undercover flex offers this?

 

The undercover site for their flex covers this and much more.

crushNchowda Senior Enthusiast

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I have the tri-fold GM cover. I'm sure there is better ones, but it was free and I like free.

 

Mike

I have this one also and I like it, very sturdy. Good theft deterrant if tailgate is locked vs. the folding soft type

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