RC Tri Fold Flip Up

[DesertRated]

I would like to hear opinions of owners that have the Rough County Tri Fold Flip Up tonneau cover.

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[Jchap1987]

Like most flip ups I hear it scratches the hard top when it folds up.

 

[Thunderspud]

Like most flip ups I hear it scratches the hard top when it folds up.

Mine doesn't even touch the hardtop when folded up. It has stowaway support arms that secure it vertically.

 

[Reddout99]

Mine doesn't even touch the hardtop when folded up. It has stowaway support arms that secure it vertically.

How has it held up? Fit and finish good? I am considering their hard tri-fold and like that they have supports to hold up the 3rd panel

 

[Thunderspud]

How has it held up? Fit and finish good? I am considering their hard tri-fold and like that they have supports to hold up the 3rd panel

I've got no complaints really. It was already on the truck when I bought it. The previous owner had also installed a full set of molle bed panels from Rough Country. I didn't go looking for either of these things, but now that I have a truck with them, I wouldn't remove them. I can't deny they have proven to be useful.

I open and close the cover daily to get gear out of the back with no issues that I can see. It's sturdy enough when closed to support chainsaws, fuel jugs, etc....
I haven't been too concerned with anything I have chucked on top. Dragging stuff on it, it will temporarily leave a mark, but a quick wipe down with something like Chemical Guys VRP and it's back to looking new.

The support arms have been great for accessing the full bed length, and it can be folded partially back and secured flat as well. The drain tubes do their job. The seals all seem to be fine so far as I don't really have any water intrusion. Oh, and another thing I am a big fan of is that you can squeeze the releases and open it up fully from either side.

I was just near the truck so I grabbed some quick pictures in the rain. Here ya go.

 

[Reddout99]

Excellent. Thanks for the detailed pics too!

 

[Master_Cylinder]

I've got no complaints really. It was already on the truck when I bought it. The previous owner had also installed a full set of molle bed panels from Rough Country. I didn't go looking for either of these things, but now that I have a truck with them, I wouldn't remove them. I can't deny they have proven to be useful.

I open and close the cover daily to get gear out of the back with no issues that I can see. It's sturdy enough when closed to support chainsaws, fuel jugs, etc....
I haven't been too concerned with anything I have chucked on top. Dragging stuff on it, it will temporarily leave a mark, but a quick wipe down with something like Chemical Guys VRP and it's back to looking new.

The support arms have been great for accessing the full bed length, and it can be folded partially back and secured flat as well. The drain tubes do their job. The seals all seem to be fine so far as I don't really have any water intrusion. Oh, and another thing I am a big fan of is that you can squeeze the releases and open it up fully from either side.

I was just near the truck so I grabbed some quick pictures in the rain. Here ya go.

Can you drive with the 3rd panel up and supported, or you should not do that? I like this one since a lot of them only open 2/3 of the way.

 

[Thunderspud]

Can you drive with the 3rd panel up and supported, or you should not do that? I like this one since a lot of them only open 2/3 of the way.

I don't know what the RC folks say about it, never bothered to look. But I've been driving around with it open and secured whenever I needed. Hasn't failed yet. It has two separate support arms that lock into place. Can't see a reason not to use it that way.

 

[audibahn]

High quality cover. Held up just as well as the Bakflip cover on my F150. Stays dry even with heavy snow. Tailgate opens without needing to open the cover. Note that there are two versions. The older one only has 3 panels instead of 4 and does not fold up against the back window.

 

[Thunderspud]

The older one only has 3 panels instead of 4 and does not fold up against the back window.

Mine seems to fold up sufficiently close to my rear window, in spite of only having 3 panels.

 

[Chris A]

I am happy with mine and mostly agree with Thunderspud. I did scratch mine with my freedom too but not really very easy to see. I also have driven with the top flipped up with no issues. If there is a complaint it’s the head piece doesn’t sit flat. Surprisingly more water tight than other options. The panels hinge with a molded rubber so I’m thinking it will fail without a repair option.

 

[audibahn]

Mine seems to fold up sufficiently close to my rear window, in spite of only having 3 panels.

You have the 4 panel one if you count the slim piece closest to the cab. On the three panel version one of the panels is fixed and only opens up 2/3 of the bed. https://www.roughcountry.com/product/jeep-gladiator-low-profile-tonneau-cover-47620500

 

[Thunderspud]

On the three panel version one of the panels is fixed and only opens up 2/3 of the bed.

I see. Though surely that would just be a different product altogether, right?

The product named in the title of this thread is here:

https://www.roughcountry.com/product/jeep-flip-up-bed-cover-49620500

 

[Reddout99]

High quality cover. Held up just as well as the Bakflip cover on my F150. Stays dry even with heavy snow. Tailgate opens without needing to open the cover. Note that there are two versions. The older one only has 3 panels instead of 4 and does not fold up against the back window.

Did you remove the RC badging that they show on the driver's side? If so, did it leave any residue?
Thanks

 

[Reddout99]

How much clearance do you have when closed? I have a cooler that I always bring with me and it is 16.5" tall. The soft Gator tri-fold I have sits on top of the bed rails and fits my cooler well. There is 17.75" from the top of the side rails to the floor.
Just wanted to make sure that the cover doesn't have anything in the panel joints that would protrude down too far and not allow the cooler to slide in. Thanks

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