Tonneau covers poll

[hawk99gt]

No reason other than to see what is most common and read others' thoughts on them. I prefer the soft tri-fold but that's me.

Was also curious how many people kept the bed open without using a cover at all. So far, that's nobody that has responded to the poll.

No body likes beer cans thrown in their truck bed that isn't their own. Lol

 

[2KWIK2C]

Black Diamond HD. Looks and ultimate security and has places to mount off-road equipment and GUNS! Best investment.

 

[nugentfan]

I put a Peragon Tectonic on my '22 two weeks ago, first time with a tonneau cover so far, so good. Truck is mostly in the PNW so wanted to keep cargo dryer plus more secure for travel. Factors considered were that it be adjustable for different loads while not compromising internal bed space and easy enough to remove for taller loads. Ability to haul heavy cargo on top is not something that was a facto, if so the Diamondback would have been the choice.

 

[andrwgrcia]

I have the Retrax; I believe the XR, it has the tracks. I had a trifold on my last truck. I do not love it. The canister occupies a descent amount of space at the front of the bed, it is not very waterproof. The tracks are useful and I have Yakima HD racket mounted on it which I use with either a cargo or rod carrier depending upon the season.

I am seriously debating a Smartcap, paired with either a Decked drawer system of slide out bed. I just debate how the additional weight will handle wirh the Fox 2.0 shocks.

 

[Tyler Mason]

so which one do you guys find works best?

 

[2KWIK2C]

I'm partial to Diamond Back and Smartcap. Get what you pay for. It is ultimately up to you. What works for you..

 

[JPI]

I've never covered my bed on any truck I've ever owned. Subjectively, I never cared for the look. Objectively, I simply never had a need to.
But I can certainly see why others would want a cover. They're just not my cup of tea.

 

[LZammit3]

I've never covered my bed on any truck I've ever owned. Subjectively, I never cared for the look. Objectively, I simply never had a need to.
But I can certainly see why others would want a cover. They're just not my cup of tea.

I never wanted or need a bed cover either, until all my fishing gear got stolen while I was wade fishing. I will never not have some sort of lockable storage going forward.

 

[2KWIK2C]

I have too. I always have guns on board to protect others. Small and big. Hence my window sticker FAFO.

 

[Keller]

so which one do you guys find works best?

Just like 2KWIK2C said, it's really about personal need and price. Lots of good products out there to choose from.

Myself, I went with a soft folding cover on this truck. My last truck ended up with one by accident (long story), and I ended up liking it a lot more than I thought I would.

For me the pros were price, and ease of complete removal from truck should I have to.

Cons are; low security, UV degradation and fading, and fluttering in the rear view mirror at highway speeds (just a distraction, not a huge issue).

 

[MNhunter1]

I had a hard roller on my last truck, Truxedo Sentry CT, and really liked it. However, I went with a soft roller, Truxedo Pro X15 on my current TB for the following reasons: 1 - I did not need the extra security the hard roller provided (but it did offer much better security). 2 - I wanted to be able to close the tailgate without having to pop open the cover (wasn't a big issue with my last truck, but with the auto tailgate on the TB, I could see it being a annoyance). 3 - cost savings over the hard roller(for added security I didn't necessarily need).

The hard roller does look much cleaner with no flap on the highway, is much more secure, and rolls open and shut much more efficient as well, I just wish it didn't need to be popped open to close the tailgate. I have friends with the Bak Revolver and/or GM equivalent, which does allow for the tailgate to be shut in the latched position, but both have had issues with the latching mechanism over time. I also personally prefer the aesthetics of the Truxedo over the Bak.

Both options I had were easily removable as well, but the soft roller was much lighter, more compact, and easier to remove and store if needed.

 

[andrwgrcia]

I'm partial to Diamond Back and Smartcap. Get what you pay for. It is ultimately up to you. What works for you..

How is the rear visibility with the Smartcap? I am very seriously considering adding one.

 

[viv18]

I have a Retrax hard roller

How much room does this take up at the cab?

 

[2KWIK2C]

How is the rear visibility with the Smartcap? I am very seriously considering adding one.

I bought one at the time and never took it off the pallet. Sold it to a guy out west on this site. Don't remember. I'd have to did a little bit but he could tell you.

 

[X-BoatCop]

so which one do you guys find works best?

I know I'm late to the party, but some things should be refreshed/bumped occasionally for new members (like me!)

I had the BAKFLlip MX4 on my '19 Silverado LD (Legacy, pre-'19 body style) for 6 years in the Arizona Sun, with no issues, so bought the same for my new Trail Boss. Haven't had rain since I installed it, but found minimal leaking (wet streaks, no puddling) after a run through the automatic, drive-through Car Wash. If that's all I had, after 5-10 minutes of steady high pressure spray directly on the cover, it should hold back Leviathan in a typical desert rain squall. Plus, you can tap dance on the thing, with no distortion. (I'm 175#, don't recommend doing the Hustle on it much over 200)