Truck Tonneau Covers

[mtnrider]

Look up Retrax. Best rollback cover I have owned.

I now have a Pace Edwards Full Metal Jack Rabbit roll back on my new truck and hate it. Having to deal with the strap to release it and pull it back is a pain in the ass. It's always getting in the way. Wish I would have bought another Retrax instead.

One of the great things about the Retrax is you can lock it in any position. So if you have something sticking out you can open it 5 inches and lock it. Or 16 inches and lock it. Where ever you want. Good for holding something from moving around.

[blacklabel]

I've got one of the Tonno Pro hard tri fold covers, vinyl covering over epoxy coated aluminum panels. Easy open and stores on the forward 1/3 in place and easy to completely remove if needed.

What year is your truck ?

http://www.realtruck.com/tonnopro-ha...tonneau-cover/

I have the TonnoPro vinyl tri-fold on my truck. For the $200 I paid for it, it's a great cover. It won't hold hardly any weight on top of it but the ability to quickly get it out of the way without tools is awesome.

[Marine24]

I got a folder on my 2014 2500. It came as part of a package deal from the dealership.

http://www.foldacoverfactorystore.com/G4-Chevrolet-GMC/

I put it on myself and I think it's pretty nice.

I like the design of this model since you can access stuff from the cab end without having to unfold the entire cover

[Marine24]

Look up Retrax. Best rollback cover I have owned.

I now have a Pace Edwards Full Metal Jack Rabbit roll back on my new truck and hate it. Having to deal with the strap to release it and pull it back is a pain in the ass. It's always getting in the way. Wish I would have bought another Retrax instead.

One of the great things about the Retrax is you can lock it in any position. So if you have something sticking out you can open it 5 inches and lock it. Or 16 inches and lock it. Where ever you want. Good for holding something from moving around.

Mtnrider: How is the road noise? Any rattle/flex in the roll top?

[mtnrider]

Mtnrider: How is the road noise? Any rattle/flex in the roll top?

There can be a little rattle but not much. I can only hear it if I have my back window open but it's nothing annoying and depends on road conditions. They are pretty strong and can support a couple hundred pounds I believe. Would have to look up the specs to be sure.

[Marine24]

That is about right. Retrax One can handle 200 lbs and Retrax Pro up to 500lbs evenly distributed. The aluminum slats on the Pro model definitely appear more solid than the poly carbonate slats on their entry level, but like the flexibility of being able to partially open it anywhere on the track.

How does it do keeping the rain out? Don't expect most tonneau covers to be completely water proof.

[mtnrider]

That is about right. Retrax One can handle 200 lbs and Retrax Pro up to 500lbs evenly distributed. The aluminum slats on the Pro model definitely appear more solid than the poly carbonate slats on their entry level, but like the flexibility of being able to partially open it anywhere on the track.

How does it do keeping the rain out? Don't expect most tonneau covers to be completely water proof.

The Retrax I had on my F150 was very waterproof. Maybe a few drops here or there but next to nothing really. My Pace Edwards I have now on my Ram 2500 leaks a lot more. It may be due to the design of the bed itself so it may not be a good comparison?

[Jeffrey Lebowski]

I had some rust / corrosion issues with my Retrax (Ram 3500). I got it in 2004 or so, though. Replaced the top sliding part - NOT under warranty. Some discount.

Like:
Lockable any position (at least while new or if you replace the bolt/screw that "grabs)
Can support weight on top
More or less waterproof
Sort of quiet, as noted
But #1 reason: Reasonable security.

Edit: It does slide easily too. So, grabbing things at the front of the bed, even on a 1 ton is easy. Granted, I'm 6'5", but the cover isn't the limit here.



Dislike:
Does take up a bunch of front of bed space.
The box at the front where it rolls into can get dented pretty good
Corrosion which dripped onto bed-liner
Wear on the rails / locking mechanism


I guess I'd do it again. I did when I had too much corrosion, but mostly because a topper would've been several grand vs. $200 or $300 for a replacement slider when I complained enough.

[Marine24]

Appreciate the info. How easy is it to remove? From the install videos, looks like it is a complete unit with the rails attached to the cannister and requires two people to lift it off.