Any other opinions on Truck Bed covers! 
I'm looking for a new one!
I'm looking for a new one!
Bed Cover Reviews - Post Yours and Your Experience
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nubuilder
Why buy new when you can restore?
Truxedo LoPro QT. I love it. Easy rolling on/off (the low profile definitely makes a huge difference) and pretty easy to clean. The velcro on the rails is replaceable (another feature I really like). I'm the original owner so I can get replacement velcro (the part that's on the rails themselves) for life for free (or so they say). My only complaint is that my bedrails leak, but I'm 95% sure this is due to the rough surface caused by my spray-on bedliner. The only other thing I could see bad about it is that there are no provisions on it to release it without opening the tailgate first (so if you shaved the tailgate handle, you're screwed). I think I paid around $475 brand new.
For a cheaper alternative, I like the Access roll-up cover I have on my S10. It is a lot taller and doesn't appear to be quite as nice of construction, but it does have a provision if you have a shaved tailgate. This one seals great, but I don't have a spray-on bedliner in the S10. Not sure what the new cost is, but I got mine for $50 used.
I'll never have a truck without something coving the bed. I hate snow/ice in the bed and having to continually shovel it out. I love the looks, security, and dryness of a hard tonneau cover, but I don't like that you can't haul anything large without totally removing it or driving around with a big wedge sticking up in the air.
For a cheaper alternative, I like the Access roll-up cover I have on my S10. It is a lot taller and doesn't appear to be quite as nice of construction, but it does have a provision if you have a shaved tailgate. This one seals great, but I don't have a spray-on bedliner in the S10. Not sure what the new cost is, but I got mine for $50 used.
I'll never have a truck without something coving the bed. I hate snow/ice in the bed and having to continually shovel it out. I love the looks, security, and dryness of a hard tonneau cover, but I don't like that you can't haul anything large without totally removing it or driving around with a big wedge sticking up in the air.
Truxedo LoPro QT. I love it. Easy rolling on/off (the low profile definitely makes a huge difference) and pretty easy to clean. The velcro on the rails is replaceable (another feature I really like). I'm the original owner so I can get replacement velcro (the part that's on the rails themselves) for life for free (or so they say). My only complaint is that my bedrails leak, but I'm 95% sure this is due to the rough surface caused by my spray-on bedliner. The only other thing I could see bad about it is that there are no provisions on it to release it without opening the tailgate first (so if you shaved the tailgate handle, you're screwed). I think I paid around $475 brand new.
For a cheaper alternative, I like the Access roll-up cover I have on my S10. It is a lot taller and doesn't appear to be quite as nice of construction, but it does have a provision if you have a shaved tailgate. This one seals great, but I don't have a spray-on bedliner in the S10. Not sure what the new cost is, but I got mine for $50 used.
I'll never have a truck without something coving the bed. I hate snow/ice in the bed and having to continually shovel it out. I love the looks, security, and dryness of a hard tonneau cover, but I don't like that you can't haul anything large without totally removing it or driving around with a big wedge sticking up in the air.
Thanks for that information Matt!
nubuilder
Why buy new when you can restore?
No problem Joe.Truxedo LoPro QT. I love it. Easy rolling on/off (the low profile definitely makes a huge difference) and pretty easy to clean. The velcro on the rails is replaceable (another feature I really like). I'm the original owner so I can get replacement velcro (the part that's on the rails themselves) for life for free (or so they say). My only complaint is that my bedrails leak, but I'm 95% sure this is due to the rough surface caused by my spray-on bedliner. The only other thing I could see bad about it is that there are no provisions on it to release it without opening the tailgate first (so if you shaved the tailgate handle, you're screwed). I think I paid around $475 brand new.
For a cheaper alternative, I like the Access roll-up cover I have on my S10. It is a lot taller and doesn't appear to be quite as nice of construction, but it does have a provision if you have a shaved tailgate. This one seals great, but I don't have a spray-on bedliner in the S10. Not sure what the new cost is, but I got mine for $50 used.
I'll never have a truck without something coving the bed. I hate snow/ice in the bed and having to continually shovel it out. I love the looks, security, and dryness of a hard tonneau cover, but I don't like that you can't haul anything large without totally removing it or driving around with a big wedge sticking up in the air.
Thanks for that information Matt!
I'd have another Truxedo if I could afford/find one, but I can't justify spending that much on one for a truck that only sees the winter.
I went with that one for the low profile (better looks and easier roll on/off), for the latching mechanism (its a single metal latch on the driver's side; no plastic stuff like the cheaper Truxedo has), and for the support bars rolling up with it (which most of the higher-end covers now do). The other biggest plus is the lifetime warranty on the velcro. As you know, I only really use mine 6mo out of the year, but in the summer I usually use it A LOT.
If you'd like, I can post some pics tomorrow.
For you GMT-900 people, did your trucks come with that smooth tailgate cap, or did that come with the covers?
I've never seen a GMT-900 with that cap. They all have the huge plastic step one.
I see J-Rod's cover goes over the step which is nice to see... So at least I have some options
I've never seen a GMT-900 with that cap. They all have the huge plastic step one.
I see J-Rod's cover goes over the step which is nice to see... So at least I have some options
That's what I was thinking about getting Jim.
http://undercoverfactoryoutlet.com/...ctory+outlet&gclid=CNin5eT1rqkCFUiK4AodaGMEKA
I got a quote for 841.05 OTD on one locally today, but this is a Birthday gift from the tiny wife.....and she ain't goin for that!!!
...she loves me for maybe $500 but not $800.....No problem Joe.Truxedo LoPro QT. I love it. Easy rolling on/off (the low profile definitely makes a huge difference) and pretty easy to clean. The velcro on the rails is replaceable (another feature I really like). I'm the original owner so I can get replacement velcro (the part that's on the rails themselves) for life for free (or so they say). My only complaint is that my bedrails leak, but I'm 95% sure this is due to the rough surface caused by my spray-on bedliner. The only other thing I could see bad about it is that there are no provisions on it to release it without opening the tailgate first (so if you shaved the tailgate handle, you're screwed). I think I paid around $475 brand new.
For a cheaper alternative, I like the Access roll-up cover I have on my S10. It is a lot taller and doesn't appear to be quite as nice of construction, but it does have a provision if you have a shaved tailgate. This one seals great, but I don't have a spray-on bedliner in the S10. Not sure what the new cost is, but I got mine for $50 used.
I'll never have a truck without something coving the bed. I hate snow/ice in the bed and having to continually shovel it out. I love the looks, security, and dryness of a hard tonneau cover, but I don't like that you can't haul anything large without totally removing it or driving around with a big wedge sticking up in the air.
Thanks for that information Matt!
I'd have another Truxedo if I could afford/find one, but I can't justify spending that much on one for a truck that only sees the winter.
I went with that one for the low profile (better looks and easier roll on/off), for the latching mechanism (its a single metal latch on the driver's side; no plastic stuff like the cheaper Truxedo has), and for the support bars rolling up with it (which most of the higher-end covers now do). The other biggest plus is the lifetime warranty on the velcro. As you know, I only really use mine 6mo out of the year, but in the summer I usually use it A LOT.
If you'd like, I can post some pics tomorrow.
Please do!! TIA
I left a note for the little woman...that says "TruXedo Low Pro QT, 68" bed.
For you GMT-900 people, did your trucks come with that smooth tailgate cap, or did that come with the covers?
I've never seen a GMT-900 with that cap. They all have the huge plastic step one.
I see J-Rod's cover goes over the step which is nice to see... So at least I have some options
I'm not sure I like that look!!
No offense Jarrod
NWSCREW
Chrome won't get you home!
I have an Under Cover, that locks, has lift assist shocks, and weigh's 50 lbs, and I have stood in the middle of it, to wash my roof, and I'm 315 lbs...no problems
It has an LED light in it, thats battery operated, works great, when its dark outside...
It has an LED light in it, thats battery operated, works great, when its dark outside...
Darkanion
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The one I used was a GM part.. I forget the part #, but it's the cap from the HD's..
Personally, I always hated that "whale tale" thing that came on the 900's.. I was glad to get something that looked less "busy"..
