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Hi all. I recently joined this forum...lots of great stuff. I've been an suv owner since the 90's but finally got a real truck last Saturday. See below.

 

At this point, a full cap would be overkill for me so, I'm contemplating on a vinyl tonneau cover. Obviously, they've been around for a long time and are proven but without real evidence and/or experience, I'm wondering how well do they hold up to harsh, Chicago winters? We tend to get a lot of snow and my concern is if that occurs and I'm not able to brush the snow off in time, will the cover and bows collapse under the weight of the snow?

 

Also, what is the acronym NBS I see quite frequently on these boards?

 

Thanks for all the input.

ws6_guy Senior Enthusiast

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Welcome to the site

 

My work truck has a button on vinyl cover on it, its not at all good for security it could be cut easily and not hard for a robber to access, but it does a great job at keeping it pretty cool inside there, and keeping the snow and rain out. If yours gets covered massive amounts of snow ( say like 12"s ) well it might be good to push it off with a broom. But it will defiantly hold up well.

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I've got one on my other 01 truck and has been on there since the day I drove it off the lot. Only problem I have with those button covers is if the temperature is below 50 it is almost impossible to snap them back onto a rail with out warming it up and using a rubber mallet. But overall the thing has held up very well.

Zembonez Senior Enthusiast

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Take a look at the Access brand covers. Several people in here have them and have talked me into buying one for my truck. I checked them out and they seem to be a really good premium product. Lifetime warranty too!

 

I guess time will tell!

 

access cover website

VMax2007 Senior Enthusiast

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Don't skimp, you get what you pay for. Go for the Access brand and don't ever look back. 7 years with my first one and I will accept no substitutes on any truck I will ever own again. Keep it treated, keep the velcro clean and the cover tight and it will last longer than your truck.

rogerf Enthusiast

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At this point, a full cap would be overkill for me so, I'm contemplating on a vinyl tonneau cover......I'm wondering how well do they hold up to harsh, Chicago winters? We tend to get a lot of snow and my concern is if that occurs and I'm not able to brush the snow off in time, will the cover and bows collapse under the weight of the snow?

Get a good quality cover with an arched top. I had a snap-on over an aluminum frame style that worked just fine for 5 years on my old truck, including harsh winters with heavy snow. Keep it coated with a vynal protectant and the snow will simply push-off with a floor broom. You just have to be sensible and remove the weight of the snow before driving. It also helps to use a little pertolium jelly on the snaps to keep the salt out.

 

For the money involved, I would get a tri-fold style because it is more secure (locks from the underside), no snaps, and the support bows & hardware are all one assembly making it much easier to use than fumbling with all the pieces-parts of the older style.

Micmac Enthusiast

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I've got one on my other 01 truck and has been on there since the day I drove it off the lot. Only problem I have with those button covers is if the temperature is below 50 it is almost impossible to snap them back onto a rail with out warming it up and using a rubber mallet. But overall the thing has held up very well.

 

Yep, I've had one few awhile now (03) no problems. I find a hair dryer or a heat gun works good on those cold days. Rubber mallet sounds like a plan too Roco!

gmcjoe Senior Enthusiast

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I have the Extang Sabre on my 2000 GMC, great cover. Their customer service is second to none.

 

My 21 month old daughter can walk on it without issue :rolleyes:

pm26 Senior Enthusiast

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I have the Extang Sabre on my 2000 GMC, great cover. Their customer service is second to none.

 

My 21 month old daughter can walk on it without issue :nono:

 

Not for very long though. :thumbs:

PharmZ71 Enthusiast

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Access Cover. No doubt. I've had 2 that have gone through MN and ND winters. No cracks, rips, tears or leaks. One of the best adds I've made.

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