Cover for P/U Bed

[TVRider]

I'm about to pull the trigger on a new Chevy Duramax/Allison and wanted some opinions on covers for the bed. I don't want a topper, just a hard or soft tonneau cover. I want something I can get off easily by myself to run a bike or two in the bed for quick rides, etc. What do you guys think?


Tommy

 

[CaptainObvious]

I just got an Extang for my '04 Silverado. My local 4x4 shop suggested I get the Classic Platinum series, and they were right, it was just what I was looking for. Drilling (or any tools for that matter) wasn't required for install. The tail gate can be opened and closed without un-snapping.

www.extang.com

 

[Senior KX Rider]

I have used the extang cover on a couple trucks and agree with Gary. Very well designed product. Easy to install and durable

 

[CIER]

Get an Access soft cover. Absolutely the best out there. http://www.accesscover.com/

Jim

 

[mx547]

i've been using an extang soft cover too. i'll never have another truck without one.

 

[lawman]

I have a soft tonneau cover with the snaps. It rolls out over ribs across the bed. It is too much trouble, won't get another.

 

[knowiam]

Bringing this up again...do you still like the cover?

I just got an Extang for my '04 Silverado. My local 4x4 shop suggested I get the Classic Platinum series, and they were right, it was just what I was looking for. Drilling (or any tools for that matter) wasn't required for install. The tail gate can be opened and closed without un-snapping.

www.extang.com

I am looking for a retractable Tonneau cover and hoping to hear from the sage's of this site. Since this thread is 'older', would you change your recommendations on product?
Gracias, Amoeba's
Ken

 

[Patman]

Funny. I've been investigating what cover to get for my new rig. I thought I wanted a retractable but then it's a bunch of little pieces which in my book means more potential things to break and they take up the front part of the bed with the canister. I knew I didn't even want to mess with a soft cover because to me I'm looking for space I can lock up. The one piece deals are also nice but you have to deal with removing them if you want full access. Again not a great solution for me if I decide to get something big and I'm not close to home. So a panelized system seems like the way to go for me and after a lot of digging and reading I think the BakFlip G2 is the way I'm going to go http://www.bakfliptonneaucover.com/

If I was OK with a one piece cover and wanted more weatherproof protection then I'd go with the http://www.undercoverinfo.com/

 

[JD_MXRacer]

i really like that g2 one but you couldnt see out your back window with that thing on. but other than that it looks great. thats the first thing im getting when i get a truck is just a soft snap tonneau cover.

 

[Patman]

I think the idea of it covering the rear window is that it's only with you have tall objects in the bed that would be blocking your view anyway.

 

[Green Horn]

I have an Extang on my PICKUP and it works just fine. Looks wise, I love the way the hard covers look, but you can't beat rolling up a soft top if you actually use your PICKUP on a regular basis. Imvest in a scrub brush for cleaning them though. They get dingy really fast and a soft brush is the only way to get all the dirt out of the little grooves and such.

 

[Green Horn]

Oh yeah, anyone else cuss like a sailor when you're trying to re-snap a soft cover back on if the temp is anything lower than 70 degrees? LOL They don't stretch worth a damn.

 

[XRpredator]

I have an Extang on my PICKUP and it works just fine.

:cool:

 

[Green Horn]

Only because I love you man.

 

[BadgerMan]

Oh yeah, anyone else cuss like a sailor when you're trying to re-snap a soft cover back on if the temp is anything lower than 70 degrees? LOL They don't stretch worth a damn.

When you take your cover off, store it indoors until you are ready to put it back on. If you store it at room temperature, it will stay pliable long enough for you to get it snapped back on.....even in sub-freezing temps.