2014+ Truck Bed / Tonneau Covers

Spurly · March 18, 2016

Now that I have the extra money to buy a tonneau cover, I can't decide what I want. I thought I had settled on the Fold-A-Cover G4 but now I'm second guessing myself mainly because of the cost, the money I save with the Bakflip could buy me another AR15 lower. And I've been noticing more Bak G2's or similar covers around town lately because I've been looking.

So here is my dilemma:

I like the Bakflip G2 because its aluminum, easily removed in a matter of minutes with no tools, lower cost than G4 (although its just a $160 cheaper) , low profile and several of the panels latch into place adding to the security. What I don't like about it are the drain tubes in the bed, the repeated bad reviews on how water leaks into the bed, the rubber hinges, tri-fold, and folding it up against back window when needing to use the full bed. I hardly ever need 100% access to the bed anymore so that wouldn't concern me so much.

The G4 is also aluminum but also a quad fold, allowing better incremental room to the bed when folding. However I wish each panel had it's own latch. Also being able to open the front panel would be handy, lockable (although this can be a disadvantage as well if you forget to lock it), no drain tubes, piano hinges, sits above the bed allowing better water drainage and preventing more water from entering the bed, and offered by GM as an option.

Sometimes I hate first world problems.

Edited March 18, 2016 by Spurly

TruckDaddy · March 18, 2016

You might also want to look at the Extang Encore. If you decide on the Encore, be sure to get the new one made out of FRP (and not old inventory made of aluminum). One feature you might not like is the rather large water channels which are part of the rails.

Edited March 18, 2016 by TruckDaddy

Spurly · March 18, 2016

You might also want to look at the Extang Encore. If you decide on the Encore, be sure to get the new one made out of FRP (and not old inventory made of aluminum). One feature you might not like is the rather large water channels which are part of the rails.

I actually ruled that one out fairly early in my research for that exact reason and that the water channels are the entire length of the bed.

Imcrazy · March 19, 2016

Tonnopro hard fold is nice, all the others I looked at leaked.

armyman22 · March 19, 2016

Now that I have the extra money to buy a tonneau cover, I can't decide what I want. I thought I had settled on the Fold-A-Cover G4 but now I'm second guessing myself mainly because of the cost, the money I save with the Bakflip could buy me another AR15 lower. And I've been noticing more Bak G2's or similar covers around town lately because I've been looking.

So here is my dilemma:

I like the Bakflip G2 because its aluminum, easily removed in a matter of minutes with no tools, lower cost than G4 (although its just a $160 cheaper) , low profile and several of the panels latch into place adding to the security. What I don't like about it are the drain tubes in the bed, the repeated bad reviews on how water leaks into the bed, the rubber hinges, tri-fold, and folding it up against back window when needing to use the full bed. I hardly ever need 100% access to the bed anymore so that wouldn't concern me so much.

The G4 is also aluminum but also a quad fold, allowing better incremental room to the bed when folding. However I wish each panel had it's own latch. Also being able to open the front panel would be handy, lockable (although this can be a disadvantage as well if you forget to lock it), no drain tubes, piano hinges, sits above the bed allowing better water drainage and preventing more water from entering the bed, and offered by GM as an option.

Sometimes I hate first world problems.

Have you considered the Undercover Flex? This is what I decided to go with after going back and forth between it, the G4, and the bak.

I like that it's fiberglass instead of aluminum, each panel has slam latches, when opened completely it doesn't lean against the cab, and when folded flat it has built in secure straps (instead of having to use your own bungees like the bak)

what I came to the conclusion of is that NO folding cover is going to be 100% water proof. After finally accepting that I liked the flex the best!

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shamisc · March 19, 2016

I just got my Retrax Pro MX. So far, I LOVE IT! Didn't leak when I was he the truck, so we will see.

shamisc · March 19, 2016

I just got my Retrax Pro MX. So far, I LOVE IT! Didn't leak when I washed the truck, so we will see what happens when it rains.

Edited March 19, 2016 by shamisc

Spurly · March 19, 2016

Have you considered the Undercover Flex? This is what I decided to go with after going back and forth between it, the G4, and the bak.

I like that it's fiberglass instead of aluminum, each panel has slam latches, when opened completely it doesn't lean against the cab, and when folded flat it has built in secure straps (instead of having to use your own bungees like the bak)

what I came to the conclusion of is that NO folding cover is going to be 100% water proof. After finally accepting that I liked the flex the best!

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I did consider the Undercover, but am leaning more towards aluminum panels because I don't want the fiberglass to separate or discolor. And I figured what ever problems I'd have with the Bak I'd have with the Undercover since they are almost identical. I know that no folding cover is 100% waterproof but it seems that there are numerous people who have experienced excessive water intrusion with the Bak or similar covers.

ToddL · March 19, 2016

Read a bunch-o-stuff trying to figure out what was right for me and got a retrax pro mx. If my truck ever gets delivered I will put it on and test it and such.

armyman22 · March 19, 2016

I did consider the Undercover, but am leaning more towards aluminum panels because I don't want the fiberglass to separate or discolor. And I figured what ever problems I'd have with the Bak I'd have with the Undercover since they are almost identical. I know that no folding cover is 100% waterproof but it seems that there are numerous people who have experienced excessive water intrusion with the Bak or similar covers.

I haven't heard of the fiberglass separating. Is this something you read about somewhere? It seems the industry is going more toward fiberglass so I'm intrigued on what you've heard about this.

Discoloring is probably going to happen on either (also on roll ups). I've seen dozens of baks that have discolored and look terrible.

Personally I found the flex to be what I liked best but it took me months to decide, but that's just me. Good look with the search and be sure to report back on what you decide to go with!

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CWilliams · March 19, 2016

Any of you guys with the Access Vanish or similar soft roll up cover have any issues with the cover flapping at highway speeds? This cover is in my budget, but I drive a lot of highway miles and I don't want it flapping around making noise on my long trips.

Spurly · March 19, 2016

I haven't heard of the fiberglass separating. Is this something you read about somewhere? It seems the industry is going more toward fiberglass so I'm intrigued on what you've heard about this.

Discoloring is probably going to happen on either (also on roll ups). I've seen dozens of baks that have discolored and look terrible.

Personally I found the flex to be what I liked best but it took me months to decide, but that's just me. Good look with the search and be sure to report back on what you decide to go with!

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I could be mistake but I thought I saw a picture and read some discussion in this thread about fiberglass separating from the resin. Then again they could have been talking about an entirely different tonneau cover as well.

amfr · March 19, 2016

I'm looking to pick up a tonno pro LR. A buddy said it's great on his truck and it looks good. Open to criticism and suggestions. I can't remember if it has been previously mentioned in this thread

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Imcrazy · March 19, 2016

what I came to the conclusion of is that NO folding cover is going to be 100% water proof. After finally accepting that I liked the flex the best!

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I am not trying to give you a hard time but, my Hardfold is pretty much 100% weather proof..... The only way it every gets wet is around the tailgate when I'm washing it. I had an early UC Flex, it leaked a lot, like 3 foot puddle of water in the bed leaks lol.

armyman22 · March 19, 2016

I am not trying to give you a hard time but, my Hardfold is pretty much 100% weather proof..... The only way it every gets wet is around the tailgate when I'm washing it. I had an early UC Flex, it leaked a lot, like 3 foot puddle of water in the bed leaks lol.

No offense taken. I really was a bit too general in my statement. I meant the covers that are designed like the bak/UC Flex. I had also heard about the early flex having water issues, and even some of the new ones. I didn't look much at the tonno pro hard fold or extang solid fold because I wanted (nearly) full bed access without having to completely remove it. The great thing about this market is that there's so many options, but unfortunately not everything can have every feature. #firstworldproblems lol.

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