Tonneau Opinions

[2014 Sporty Shorty]

This is another nice one I like and it has the option to be locked half way down the bed to let you have stuff hang up over the sides.

 

http://tonneaucoversworld.com/pace-edwards-roll-top-cover.aspx

[Ron.s]

I've narrowed it down to the Undercover Flex or Extang. I have heard that the factory cover is made by Extang like the Solid Fold. I think I'll go with the Flex because I like the flush mount and each panel locks vs Extang center panel doesn't. There is a local vendor that has floor models of 8 covers so I'm making one last trip to decide. There are a lot of reviews on Amazon and AutoAnything if you want to see user eval's.

[BringTheRain403]

I like extang. My extang trifecta is awesome!

 

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[blckthree]

I've got the Undercover Flex on mine. It's a great cover, no water leakage yet. But you do have to at least lift the back panel to close the tailgate, if you don't the rear seal will be damaged. I'm not sure you can get away from that with any of the covers, except the Avalanche.

 

 

Mike

[crushNchowda]

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!

The hard gm tri-fold allows you to open and close the tailgate no problems whatsoever. You can fold it 2/3 of the way open and latch it that way securely to leave most of the bed open as well. Very simple to completely remove too should you need access to the entire bed

[ShotgunZ71]

This is what I have. Been very pleased so far. The Fold-A-Cover G4 Elite.

 

http://www.foldacover.com/products/tonneau-covers/g4-elite-fold-a-cover/

[Delta Tango]

I'm a "Truxedo" fan and always will be one. Fairly affordable, I installed mine in my 2014 Sierra in an hour. There's some re-engineering required for the front hold-down equipment, but it's do-able.

I've had my other Truxedo on my Ram since 2007. The Ram is stored outside and yet the weathering is minimal.

 

I like the fact it rolls up out of the way when hauling larger items. A friend has the hard cover and getting a dining room table in the back of his half ton was tough enough, then we had to figure out a way to keep his hard cover from turning into a sail......

[Ezekiel2517]

Access roll up

[DanielAcosta]

Truxedo Lo-Pro QT installed with no issues. Even came with new custom brackets for the hand holds in the back corners of the 2014 bed.

[Delta Tango]

I've had no issues with my Truxedo. We've had our first major snow fall and there's very slight leakage of snow in the rear corners. My only repair for this is to move to a warmer climate........

[nards444]

I said it in another thread, you need to take a look at tri folds. They install in less than 5mins and are able to be taken off in less than 5 mins. And if you want the whole thing off they come off in a jiffy and are easily stored in the bed or in your garage. One thing I will say at minumum never get snaps. But I had a roll up once and never ever would I go back

[Matt in Houston]

Picked up the Bakflip Fibermax yesterday from Amazon for a huge discount. Not sure if it has a warranty or not, but if there was an initial problem with it Amazon would have taken it back. Installed easily and fits perfect. It looks great too. Highly recommend.

[Cap'n Pete]

I saw a video of the Bak Roll-X being installed on a truck, and when they were demonstrating how to use it, they "incorrectly" latched the cover down and THEN closed the tailgate. Clearly, it's not how Bak intends the cover to be used (the rear seal won't function as well), BUT, it looks like you CAN use it that way, if you choose (if you really don't want to take the ~3 additional seconds to unlatch the cover, lift slightly, close the tailgate, and snap the cover back down).

 

I'm totally sold on the looks/function of the Bak covers (either the Bak-flip VP or the Roll-X) and am now just debating whether I want the tri-fold design (that will block the rear window if it's folded all the way up) or the Roll-X, which only blocks ~half the rear window when it's rolled all the way forward. However, the Roll-X doesn't really have the ability to be opened part-way, like a tri-fold - it's all or none with the Roll-X (and it's an extra ~$200 where I priced it locally). Thinking the Bak-flip may do the trick.

 

I got to check out a bunch of different small-scale examples at a local truck shop, and while they all have their pros and cons, the ease-of-operation of the Bak covers seems to be about the best of all of them. I don't like some of the spring-loaded clamping mechanisms that a lot of the covers have (that need to be un/latched on BOTH sides, vs. just pulling a release anywhere that unlatches BOTH sides in one shot). And the clean, flush appearance of the Bak covers is great too, IMO.