Lets talk about bed covers

[JTPatriot]

Did some searching on the site and not really finding anything or much of anything. Since they have been out for a couple model years now, maybe more info is out there now .What bed cover are you running and how is it holding up? I am looking into them and have seen a few from factory, best top, rugged ridge and some of the off brands. But would like to hear from others that have installed them and how are they holding up?

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[Shadco]

Running a Diamondback HD and love it. Smooth with tie downs.

 

[JTPatriot]

Yes, forgot Diamond back. They are very nice, you do pay for quality though. Have you run into many times of needing it off to haul anything?

 

[Mr._Bill]

I have a Mopar soft tri-fold that works quite well. I plan on replacing it with a RSI SmartCap in a couple months.

 

[mazeppa]

Yes, forgot Diamond back. They are very nice, you do pay for quality though. Have you run into many times of needing it off to haul anything?

I also have a Diamondback HD cover. I have the center section marked so I can uninstall or install in about 15 minutes by myself. The front and back sections are very easy to remove/install quickly by one person. The back section can fold all the way forward if you just need to haul something in the back of the bed that is too tall.

The Diamondback Company has top notch communication and customer service.

 

[mtudb24]

Looking for one too with the sunbrella fabric to match the premium soft top. I know Mopar does, but pricey. Bestop does too, but other members have said they wouldn't do that one again.

 

[Stevevdbh]

Yes, forgot Diamond back. They are very nice, you do pay for quality though. Have you run into many times of needing it off to haul anything?

Yes had one on my Chevy Truck and it does get in the away at times. But a great cover for sure but expensive At nearly 2k.

 

[Shadco]

Yes, forgot Diamond back. They are very nice, you do pay for quality though. Have you run into many times of needing it off to haul anything?

Not really, the back section folds over flat toward the cab for smaller items and removal is only a matter of 4 clamps. Diamondback claims it will hold 1700 lbs. Great flat deck, have hauled several sheets of plywood, took a dresser out to the daughter and brought sidesteps home from the freight warehouse tied on the top of it. Finding it handier then the bed thus far.

 

[noside85]

i had the SE on my old truck and just threw two small sofas on it when moving it. used the tie-downs, it did perfect. taking it on and off was kind of a PITA (the HD will be more so though it didn't come off much) but i can't think of any other cover that is safer and/or stronger. i am rocking the generic rollup on amazon until i find $2k somewhere for the HD smooth (although the logo seems to be glaring now without the diamond plating)

i do worry about the length of the clamps as reported by other owners...

 

[KurtP]

im using this. It was only $180 and it works great. At somepoint I'll add in some kind of overlanding rack/RTT set up for trips, but 9/10 days when I just need my little blue truck to be my little blue truck, this is what stays on it. Seals up great, fits great, mounting was easy, and it wasn't absurdly over priced. I can't fathom spending 600-1000$ on a tonneau cover, personally.

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[fun2drum]

Bestop does too, but other members have said they wouldn't do that one again.

I've got the Bestop EZ Roll with the upgraded material and after a few months of use, I would buy it all over again without hesitation. It's perfect for me and it looks high end.

Maybe it's like other products and it's just a personal preference thing. I don't like tri fold covers at all because I like to have easy full access to my bed without having to completely remove it. I also don't need or want a hard cover. I do like the high end canvassy material that they use on their higher option. I also like that it rises up and doesn't sit down flush because it gives about an inch or two extra height under there.

Your needs and wants may be totally opposite.

As they say, your mileage may vary.

 

[Gatorac]

I went with the Tyger roll up for the Colorado. I've used trifolds in the past on my full size trucks with excellent results. Since the Gladiator bed is so small, I figured I may need all of the bed open more often. A roll up gives me that flexibility without having to completely remove it. The bed stays dry with this cover. I'm pleased with it's performance so far.

 

[saintpauljeff]

running Tyger tri fold, so far so good and I especially liked the price

 

[unsocbl]

I have the Gator EFX hard cover. Does a great job of keeping things dry.

 

[coachump4]

Has anyone used the rough country low profile hard cover? Also do you have to drill holes for the drain tube?

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