Bestop EZ Roll Tonneau

[jjs3845]

I have the Bestop tonneau cover as well. I haven't had an issue with the end caps, and generally speaking it's held up fine in both summer and winter weather here in Michigan. Personally, if I had to do it again I would get a Truxedo. The Truxedo covers I've had on other trucks didn't have the rear latch system like this that needs to be pulled simultaneously. The Truxedo ones also roll up better in hot weather, in my opinion. Several times when it's around 80+ degrees the supports for the cover fall below the rails and it's just a pain to get right again.

So nothing is problem enough for me to hate the cover, I would just go with a Truxedo one if I had to do it over again. Just my 2 cents.

Wow that's really helpful I was looking at the Truxedo too.

Thanks.

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[Ghost Stingray]

Wow that's really helpful I was looking at the Truxedo too.

Thanks.

Which way did you go, truxedo or bestop?
thanks

 

[Arisdocjk]

I have the Bestop in black twill. Works great and no leaks. Would purchase again

 

[jjs3845]

Which way did you go, truxedo or bestop?
thanks

Went with the truxedo. So far so good. There's a gentleman on this site associated with RealTruck who would probably provide you with a coupon code or something.
I had some hardware work its way loose (the tensioner towards the front of the truck) but that was my fault because I had it too loose.

But it works well, looks good and does what I need and does not leak. The no leak isn't all that important to me as I expect them all to eventually leak.

 

[Ghost Stingray]

Went with the truxedo. So far so good. There's a gentleman on this site associated with RealTruck who would probably provide you with a coupon code or something.
I had some hardware work its way loose (the tensioner towards the front of the truck) but that was my fault because I had it too loose.

But it works well, looks good and does what I need and does not leak. The no leak isn't all that important to me as I expect them all to eventually leak.

Thanks to both of you. From your comments can’t go wrong either way.

 

[Phishs]

I just installed my Bestop one. Where do y’all put the straps in the back by the tailgate when the tonneau is rolled up? I don’t want them flying around everywhere but not sure if there’s a choice.

 

[Phishs]

Here's some pics of the Bestop EZ Roll Tonneau that I installed this weekend. The straps at the corners are the rear latch releases.

You have to remove the side rail cut out to get to the bolt holes for the rear clamp, I used a plastic spreader to avoid damaging the paint.

Here's the rear clamp bolted in.

Here's the front mount and you can see the front rail seal gap.

The front rail seal gap from outside. I just need to cut the seal so it can seat on the front of the bed,

Here's the rear latch mechanism.

Another shot of the rear latch also showing the rear rail seal. The tail gate has to be shut before the rail is latched down for it to seal.

Close up of a rear latch release.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Did you ever cut the front rail seal to make it work? I just installed mine and didnt know if it was worth cutting or not.

 

[jebiruph]

Did you ever cut the front rail seal to make it work? I just installed mine and didnt know if it was worth cutting or not.

I never cut mine and it's never leaked.

 

[Oneshotlucky]

Here's some pics of the Bestop EZ Roll Tonneau that I installed this weekend. The straps at the corners are the rear latch releases.

You have to remove the side rail cut out to get to the bolt holes for the rear clamp, I used a plastic spreader to avoid damaging the paint.

Here's the rear clamp bolted in.

Here's the front mount and you can see the front rail seal gap.

The front rail seal gap from outside. I just need to cut the seal so it can seat on the front of the bed,

Here's the rear latch mechanism.

Another shot of the rear latch also showing the rear rail seal. The tail gate has to be shut before the rail is latched down for it to seal.

Close up of a rear latch release.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Just finished installing mine! Black twill. I noticed you put the bolts for the rear brackets in the back hole? I put mine in the front. Did I read the instructions wrong? Does it matter?

 

[jebiruph]

Just finished installing mine! Black twill. I noticed you put the bolts for the rear brackets in the back hole? I put mine in the front. Did I read the instructions wrong? Does it matter?

I don't know if I was following the instructions or not, but it doesn't look like it should make any difference. No issues with mine.

 

[drew0622]

Since being installed a couple weeks ago, the top seemed to have completed an initial stretch so I tightened it up today. With a tight top, the latches are working correctly. The tension of the top lifts the rear rail enough that the latch can't re-latch unless there is downward pressure on the rail. I like the simple design of the latches and will continue to do so as long as frequent adjustment of the top tension isn't required.

I also put some 1/8" nylon spacers behind the rear clamps due to them pushing against the plastic top rail cap. I could have notched the top rail cap, but thought that would not look good when the tonneau was removed.

Before:

After:

The top looks great, just ordered mine this morning. Is there a chance you have the dims of the nylon spacers you used? I would like to buy or fab some up to have ready for my install once the cover arrives next week. Thanks

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