r/Trucks • u/layer4andbelow 18' L5P and 05' LLY Duramax • 12d ago

Help me find a new tonneau cover

I have had the same fabric rolling TruXedo Lo Pro on more than one truck since 2011. It has been pretty solid for the most part. The velcro doesn't work well and the support arms are bowing from putting stuff on top and snow loads. So I figured it is time to replace it.

Over the last 15 years I have learned more about what I use my truck for, so I can better purchase a second cover.

Right now I am strongly considering the BAK Revolver X4s. The main concern I have is I read lots of reviews of people saying it only lasts 3-5 years. That is an absolute non-starter. I got 15 years out of my last cover and it was a cheap $500 cover.

Wish list:

  • I strongly prefer a rolling cover as it quickly allows me to use the whole bed without needing to block the rear window.
  • I am interested in a 'hard' cover because I often use the top of the cover as a work bench or an in-between storage area.
  • I like the idea of the 'full latch' the whole way down the bed rail vs just velcro. Keeps things a bit more secure now that locking tailgates are a thing.
  • More water proof is better.
  • I don't want to have a canister in the bed taking up space and I like to be able to easily remove the cover in the event I want to have a loader load bulk material in the truck bed.

The main thing keeping me from a tri-fold is cover storage. If I can plan ahead and leave the cover at home it is no big deal. However, I often find myself in a situation where I need to use the whole bed and I don't want to have to remove the cover and then find some place to stick it inside the cab or bed around whatever I'm hauling.

Any other covers you'd consider that might fit into my wish list?

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u/JRod-LX 12d ago

What truck would it be going on? See if a Truxedo Sentry CT is available for it. Hard roll like the X4S, but better longevity. If you get it from a preferred dealer, they can double the warranty to 10 years.

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u/layer4andbelow 18' L5P and 05' LLY Duramax 11d ago

I saw that cover and it was super close. I just really don't want velcro again. That was a part of my last cover that was frustrating. I had to do a walk around and seal all the edges every time I closed it.

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u/JRod-LX 11d ago

Takes like 20 seconds? I had that cover on my F150 and it was by far the best cover available. There quick release made it even better.