Budget Tonneau

[pdbwest]

Hey All,

Not sure if anyone else is looking for a cheap tonneau cover but bought this "black series" on Amazon for $300...was surprised by super ease of install and decent quality at this price point.

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[Obijack]

Is it solid? How does it lift up?

 

[pdbwest]

Is it solid? How does it lift up?

Yah seems pretty solid..it just uses the 4 clips/latches that clip into the bed. You need to unclip the back two which then allows you to fold up the back two sections...I think is pretty standard for this type of cover.

 

[cb4017]

Can you post a couple of pics of the inside and latches? I have one of those swing away gear boxes and I'm concerned it would interfere with the operation of the back latches.

Thanks!

 

[NOVA_Ranger]

I've used cheaper roll-up covers on my last 2 trucks with zero problems. I actually prefer them since they allow for easy use of the entire bed and I don't usually store anything of value back there.

 

[AzScorpion]

I've used cheaper roll-up covers on my last 2 trucks with zero problems. I actually prefer them since they allow for easy use of the entire bed and I don't usually store anything of value back there.

Same here. I bought an expensive one for my Tacoma and while it was nice and the top was a little thicker I didn't notice anything else that made it worth double the price.

For my Ranger I went with an Access Vanish cover and after 18 months it's been great. I paid $308.00 and it's now a little cheaper at $290.00.

https://www.autoanything.com/tonneau-covers/77A3613A6804080.aspx

 

[Big Blue]

I've used cheaper roll-up covers on my last 2 trucks with zero problems. I actually prefer them since they allow for easy use of the entire bed and I don't usually store anything of value back there.

Likewise, I had had a TruXport on my 2011 and it was the first thing I ordered for my 2019. Less than $300 on Amazon. Only water issues is the tailgate gaps and a high pressure car wash, going to fix that as soon a spring comes.

 

[pdbwest]

Can you post a couple of pics of the inside and latches? I have one of those swing away gear boxes and I'm concerned it would interfere with the operation of the back latches.

Thanks!

Can you post a couple of pics of the inside and latches? I have one of those swing away gear boxes and I'm concerned it would interfere with the operation of the back latches.

Thanks!

Yah I think the tool boxes would hit the latches (on this set up anyway)

Yah seems pretty solid..it just uses the 4 clips/latches that clip into the bed. You need to unclip the back two which then allows you to fold up the back two sections...I think is pretty standard for this type of cover.
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[Langwilliams]

Mine was just under $200...when it wears out I'd like one that sits flush with the top of the bed rails...maybe even a hard tri fold.

 

[cb4017]

What I figured. Wouldn't work with the swing away boxes.
Thanks!

 

[FoMoCoDave]

The gap in the front where the front bed side is lower than the sides is a recurring theme. Who makes a cover tailor fit to our trucks? I dont want to have layers on layers of sealing strip foam across the there. Read thru several threads and see many mentions of the gap, and accommodations to correct it. Who has come out with a cover that fills the gap some other way?

 

[Lucky2013]

The gap in the front where the front bed side is lower than the sides is a recurring theme. Who makes a cover tailor fit to our trucks? I dont want to have layers on layers of sealing strip foam across the there. Read thru several threads and see many mentions of the gap, and accommodations to correct it. Who has come out with a cover that fills the gap some other way?

I mounted the Pace Edwards / Leer Ultra Groove Cover.

The installation material includes a square metal tube which fills the lower part in front of the truck bed. It is hold in place with 3M tape. On top goes the foam tape to seal with the tonneau cover. We hada couple of days of heavy rain after the install. The bed was dry beside some water which came through the tailgate cracks. I installed yesterday a seal kit and hope that will stop that.

This tonneau cover has T - grooves so you can install also a roof rack on top of the cover !!!

 

[FoMoCoDave]

Thank you Lucky2013
The Ultragroove is a really nice cover with not so nice price.
Folllowing that lead though. I may get a piece of tubing or C channel to fill that gap.
Now I have to make sure to find a cover that is long enough.

 

[u wish u could ride]

thanks or the info i wanted a cheap inside the rail .

 

[OrangeStreak]

Same here. I bought an expensive one for my Tacoma and while it was nice and the top was a little thicker I didn't notice anything else that made it worth double the price.

For my Ranger I went with an Access Vanish cover and after 18 months it's been great. I paid $308.00 and it's now a little cheaper at $290.00.

https://www.autoanything.com/tonneau-covers/77A3613A6804080.aspx

Dave, the Money Pit is talking to me again ?. Just got this add in an email this morning: Access Vanish Tonneau Cover - SHIPS FREE | AutoAnything™
I had a Leer on my last Ranger and really liked it! To save money, I'm playing with the idea of the Vanish instead of a shell even though I liked the additional height for carrying loads. The Leer had a fold down option in it to hang clothes from which was a great convenient accessory when traveling. I was just looking at the Ranger and its looks like there are several clamps over the rear doors doors to attach a clothes bar if I get a Tonneau instead? Do you still like and recommend the Vanish? Fit? Easy to remove? Durable? Reasonably thief proof? Does it leak? Any downsides?

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