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Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Review

datePosted on 00:00, July 31st, 2008 by Brian Fuller

   This Tri-Fold tonneau cover review should help you decide if this truck bed cover is what your looking for to put on your pickup truck.

   The first thing I have to say about the Tri-Fold folding tonneau cover by Lund Genesis is this truck bed has an incredible amount of recommendations to other interested buyers. People seem to love their tri-fold tonneau cover. It’s kind of hard to write about the good and the bad points when mostly what I read are good points. Let me give you a description and some of its features and then I will get into its good and bad points.

   The  cover is shipped pre-assembled and just needs to be installed on your pickup truck. This truck bed cover is constructed of a double-sided tear resistant fabric which should give you many years of use. The hardware for this truck lid is made of aluminum and is powder coated. It has straps which hold the tarp secure when in the open position.

    It comes with a lifetime warranty. Lund boasts that you are able to install this cover in under three minutes. In my opinion it would take a little longer if you cared about your purchase at all. But I would agree it does install very fast.

The Lund Tri-Fold tonneau cover is very popular and is highly recommended by previous buyers. Previous buyers say they have noticed an increase in their gas mileage and admire how quickly the cover is installed. They also appreciate how the truck bed cover looks on their pickup trucks. Many are very happy with the folding feature and how quick and easy it is to get to access to their truck bed compared to snap covers they previously owned. Previous buyers also mentioned how dry their cargo stayed even after heavy rains.

   Of course this next remark goes for pretty well all truck lids but if your looking for the benefits of owning a tonneau cover… it is excellent in protecting your cargo from the wind. It also keeps your cargo out of the eyes of people who take things that don’t belong to them. Many people say they love doing business with the people I personally am involved with and they would buy from them again for sure. It’s always nice when I hear that.

   Now as in any product people do find some negative things about it. Some people are concerned with the plastic parts of the clamps they would rather if they were metal. A few have said they wished the tri-fold tonneau cover had the same contour as their truck bed. It seems on some trucks the corners round off and the tri-fold corners are not so round causing the corner of the lid to stick out a little farther than the truck bed.

   Another suggestion some people had was Lund provide more foam tape especially if you have a bed liner that goes over the rails of your truck bed, it seems some vehicles have a little gap that needs to be filled. Another suggestion was Lund provide a metal loop on the tonneau so one could attach a cable and a lock so someone would not be able to steal the cover itself. One more thing worth mention if you have a bed liner that goes over the rails of your truck be prepared to have to make some minor cuts in the bed liner to permit the use of the clamps.

    I could go on talking about how pleased people are with the Tri-Fold tonneau cover but instead I will sum it up by saying this…. Do I think the Tri-Fold tonneau cover by Lund is worth the money? In my opinion, by all my research and everything I have read about this truck bed cover I have come to the conclusion this truck lid is worth more than what you are going to pay for it. The good points outweigh the bad points heavily.

   I hope this Tri-Fold tonneau cover review has helped you. If you want more on this folding truck bed cover and want to find out more as well as the best place to buy click Tri-fold Tonneau Cover.

Undercover Tonneau Cover Review

datePosted on 00:00, July 26th, 2008 by Brian Fuller

   Would you buy an Undercover tonneau cover after a review like this? This truck bed cover is custom-made to fit your make, model and year of your vehicle. This particular hard lid is a low profile, weather tight tonneau. You would class it as a hard bed cover, but being constructed of ABS keeps it light weight and easy to handle.

   It has quick release hardware to enable you to put it on or take off quickly. The cover is constructed to prevent warping in direct sunlight. It can be painted but because of the texture there may be a slight difference in the color of your truck if your using a metallic paint. It seems a solid color paint is fine. It comes at a very descent price as far as hard covers go. It is much cheaper than the fibreglass lids.

   You may be able add accessories to the undercover tonneau cover but you best consult the factory to avoid losing your warranty. It is backed by a limited 3-year warranty.

   There is no need for drilling to install it. It is easy to install. If you have a bed liner you may have to trim down the sides to accommodate the truck cover. They say you can install it in 15 minutes but in my opinion that would only happen if you had done it before. I would say any where between 25 minutes to one hour depending how much of a knack you have of doing this type of thing. Even at one hour, I think would be pretty good for something your going to get great use out of.

   I mean it will keep your cargo dry and out of sight of people who like to take things that don’t belong to them. It will also add to the look of your pickup truck.

   To help you protect your cargo the undercover tonneau cover comes with two stainless steel locks. It comes with wall mount hardware so you can hang the cover up and out of the way in your garage. This is a very convenient accessory that undercover offers. The cover opens easily with the aid of two struts one on either side of the cover.

   Out of all the reviews I’ve read on tonneaus, the undercover tonneau cover seems to have the least negative items. It seems most people are very, very satisfied with this truck bed cover and how great it is at keeping the rain off their cargo.

   In my opinion, if your looking for a hard tonneau cover that looks great , is very strong, easy to install and worth every cent you paid for it. Look no further. No cover is absolutely rain proof but this cover is as close as you can get. I searched for bad reviews on this tonneau cover but I couldn’t find anything that was worth mentioning. Most covers people buy they may love them but they still find minor defaults they mention, but as weird as it seems this cover seems to pass all tests.

   This undercover tonneau cover review was meant to help you evaluate and come to a decision if this hard truck bed cover is right for you. You can see this cover and get more information as well as prices for your particular truck at Undercover Tonneau Cover.

Extang Trifecta Tonneau Cover Review

datePosted on 00:00, July 19th, 2008 by Brian Fuller

    It is my intention with this Extang Trifecta tonneau cover review to help you find out if this truck bed cover is what you are looking for.

   A lot of these tonneau covers have been sold. Probably because they are inexpensive and they give you great access to your truck bed just by folding up the three piece design. The trifecta is custom made to fit the make model and year of the vehicle it is intended for. This cover is made of heavy duty vinyl sewn to an aluminum frame.

   This particular cover uses spring clamps to latch closed at the tailgate. It is kept secured with straps whiled opened up to the cab. You can drive with it opened or closed. This tonneau cover is shipped fully assembled and installs quickly and easily with no drilling. You get a 10 year tarp warranty and lifetime on the frame. Of course as with other lids it improves fuel mileage. 

    If you want quick easy access to your truck bed and without the heavy cost of a retractable, this cover is probably for you. Although security isn’t as good as a retractable, it does keep your cargo out of sight out of mind. If you have an over the rail bed liner you will probably have to do some minor cutting to get this cover to fit.

What others are saying about the Extang Trifecta Tonneau Cover!

   No stretching, no snaps and completely removes in less than five minutes. You can’t beat that…. A great cover that is easy to install and use, their may be possible paint damage along the bed rails after time due to wear and tear…. Everything is great about this cover including cost, installation and quality, that is why I have purchase my second and third one…. Super easy to remove and put back on. As for looks about an eight on a scale from one to ten. Easy to install and sturdier than the Torzo….

   One person complained the cover didn’t quite completely cover the stake holes, about a half inch left but still praised his cover…. Another person loved his tonneau cover but had complained about two missing clips. After then receiving the clips one bolt stripped quite easily but was overnighted a new clip…. Someone was very happy with their cover but said they had to buy extra weather stripping to go behind on the bed rails below the rear window…. This person speaks he did a lot of checking around before buying. The fit was good and it literally went on in 5 minutes no problems except…

   The rear spring clamps would not stay clipped up inside the aluminum arch rails. when you folded cover up, the clamps would swing down toward the cover unless a person on each side held them up. Extang is aware of problem and after 3 calls to them he ended up crimping the rails tighter together as they suggested to remedy the problem….

   One person says he had this cover on his Tacoma for 3 weeks now and it works flawlessly and it was great with very little or no leaking in very hard rains. It has even been said that it stayed cool under the tonneau after being in the sun all. There were a few complaints on how after a while there was a little puffiness where the Extang trifecta tonneau cover folded.

   One person gives this advice “Be sure to follow the directions on the bars that warn you about the clamps. They should be clipped into the bars and as far to the sides as possible before folding the cover to avoid damage.”

In Summary

   Hey come on. If you your hinge is covered with the soft material you are bound to get some puffiness. I just wanted you to know what to expect. Over all most people who purchased this tonneau absolutely loved their cover and how easy it was to install and the price they paid for it.

   A few did not like it because they thought it was very light weight, cheaply made so to speak. Others called this a benefit. They were after having snap up covers and loved how easy it was to get access to their truck bed with the trifecta. Some were after having a fiberglass tonneau and loved this one because it was so light and easy to take completely off.

   Many people have commented on how dry their bed was staying after hard rains. Just think about what cover will suit you as far as how and what you use your truck bed for. You can get a free report to help you decide what type of cover is best for you, by visiting my website mentioned in the resource text below.

   I hope this Extang Trifecta Tonneau Cover Review has helped you in your effort to get the right truck bed cover for your truck.

   To get a look at this cover and get more information as well as prices for your truck visit Trifecta Tonneau Cover.

Jackrabbit Tonneau Cover Review

datePosted on 00:00, July 13th, 2008 by Brian Fuller

  This Jackrabbit Tonneau Cover Review will help you decide if this retractable truck bed cover is what your looking for. 

   The Jackrabbit tonneau cover by Pace Edwards is a retractable tonneau or as some may call a roll top. To briefly describe what a retractable cover is I will try to give you a rough idea. The tonneau itself is made from aluminum panels, which in this case are laminated with a water resistant padded polymer. It has sort of a leather look. The frame is powder coated aluminum.

   The cover slides in tracks which extend from front to back along your truck bed rails. It rolls up into a canister which is located at the front of your truck box, below the cab rear window. This particular model has the option of stopping every 12 inches along its route so you don’t have to open or close the cover all the way. Water is directed from the cover to the side rails and through drain hoses to the canister and then through drain hose out through small holes in plugs in your truck box.

   This cover has been purchased many times and most people loved what they received. Some say it was easy to install others say, actually most said the instructions sucked. Some give advice to read the instructions all the way through, then read them again, while others say make sure you have all the parts then throw the instructions away so you don’t get confused. All in all, customers for this cover did the installation themselves and were rewarded with many compliments for a great looking tonneau cover.

  If you have a bed liner you will probably have to do some modifications to install this cover. Usually where the canister sits is a likely place for changes to your bed liner. From what I read I would get some help installing the cover so you don’t end up scratching your truck and just to make the installation a whole lot easier. I have read, a middle age woman installed it herself with little problem. I guess being mechanically incline will help.

   A lot of people say their truck bed stays dry while other complained about water getting in between the tailgate and the cover. Just off the top of my head, maybe some extra stick-on weather stripping may help as it does on some other tonneau covers.

  Even with lousy directions and water leakage this cover has been highly regarded for its operation and looks.

   I hope this Jackrabbit Tonneau Cover Review has helped you in your decision on whether or not this retractable truck bed cover is right for you and your pickup truck.

   You can follow this link to get a look at this great looking truck bed cover, Jackrabbit Tonneau Cover You will also find auto accessories including truck tool boxes, custom wheels and much more to bring out the best in your vehicle. http://www.customwheelandtonneau.com

RT Tonneau Cover Review

datePosted on 00:00, July 13th, 2008 by Brian Fuller

This RT Tonneau Cover Review was written to help you in your hunt for a tonneau cover for your truck. 

Description: The RT Tonneau Cover by Extang is a low profile tonneau cover that sits nearly flush to your truck box. The tarp is made from an industrial vinyl. The bows are not so pronounced as other soft tonneaus. There is what they call a “perfect fit control” at the cab end to keep your cover adjusted to suit the different hot and cold climate conditions. This adjusting is done manually. The rear rail locks at the rear and you must open it with the tailgate down from underneath the tarp. The bows roll up with the tarp. The tarp seals with an industrial Velcro sealing system. There are buckles to secure the tarp when it is rolled up to the cab. This tonneau cover also comes in a tool box edition.

Benefits: The Rt sits almost flush with your truck box.

  • The bows roll up with the tarp to give you quick easy access to your truck bed.
  • Lock on rear for added security.
  • Protects your cargo from weather, winds from higher speeds and keeps your cargo out of sight from thieves.
  • Great new look on your pickup truck.
  • As most tonneau covers it saves on fuel consumption.
  • Easy installation with no drilling required.

This RT Tonneau Cover Review also shows you some customer woes.

Customer Woes:

  • Many say this cover is nice and snug but some say the tarp does flap a little at higher speeds.
  • Some do admit they may have to play around with the adjuster.
  • Some say they get a little water.
  • Although the stake holes are usable some did not like the fact the tarp did not cover these.
  • Make sure the rails are straight for the lock mechanism to work properly.
  • Although the tarp locks at back but even with a tailgate lock it would not be hard for thieves to get in.

  A tonneau cover can be a great asset to your truck. Keep your cargo safe from thieves and harsh weather. Check out this cover and more by following this RT Tonneau Cover Link RT Tonneau Cover.  You will also find auto accessories including truck tool boxes, custom wheels and much more to bring out the best in your vehicle. http://www.customwheelandtonneau.com

Soft Tonneau Cover Review

datePosted on 00:00, July 12th, 2008 by Brian Fuller

   I am writing this soft tonneau cover review to help people out who are looking for a soft tonneau cover but do not know exactly what they want or what is available. There may be more options out there then you are aware of.

   The most common soft tonneau cover, probably because of the low price factor, would be the soft roll up covers such as those made by Extang. They have more models available than any other manufacturer. Of course there are other manufacturers with very popular models such as Lund Genesis and Truxedo.

   These manufacturers have great products and like any other product , the price you choose to pay determines the premium quality and or the different options or design you may want. There are a lot out there and a few different designs.

   Some of the different designs of the soft tonneau cover are the roll up which rolls up to the back of the cab to allow you complete access to your truck bed. Some of the more cheaper models you will have to store the bows once you roll up the cover. The bows are the part of the cross frame which support the tarp. Some of the better designs have the bows integrated into the tarp so they roll up with the tarp very quickly and neatly. Some have more arched bows with the so called arched wagon effect. Others have a flatter and more low profile look. It is a matter of preference. Some say the arched bows ward off rain and snow better while some of the flatter designs do very well at keeping the rain off your cargo.

   There are different sealing systems available and I am about to reveal what they are with this soft tonneau cover review. There are models that use snaps to seal the tarp to a frame which is secured to the truck rails. Other designs include Velcro which is becoming very popular and moe appreciated than the cumbersome snaps. Although the Velcro can become worn over time. Another sealing system available is a type of tongue that pushes into a groove. This type of system works well and it does not take long at all to fasten.

   Extang has come up with a new model called the Revolution which has a different type of sealing system than any other manufacturer. It just uses integrated tension sides to keep it sealed up. It is a low profile flat designed truck bed cover.

   Other types of truck bed covers I want to include in this soft tonneau cover review are the hinged soft covers such as the Extang Fulltilt and the hinged by Lund Genesis. These covers lift up from the back of the truck bed on hinges which are located near the cab end of the truck bed. This type of cover is great for quick easy opening and closing of your tonneau. It is not so good if you haul tall objects often . You would have to remove the cover to do so.

   Another design I want to mention is the folding soft tonneau cover. Extang produces the Trifecta which folds up in the three sections toward the cab of the truck. You can hold the cover completely opened with cargo straps that are included. Lund also offers the Tri-fold which is much the same idea as the Trifecta. One last cover I wish to mention is the Deuce by Truxedo which has one section that folds right behind the cab. This would be great for getting at tools and such quickly.

For more information on any of these covers including prices that you will be very greatful for, Soft Tonneau Cover Review

Truxport Tonneau Cover Review

datePosted on 00:00, July 6th, 2008 by Brian Fuller

   This is a Truxport Tonneau cover review I have put together to help you decide if this truck bed cover is right for you and your truck. I will start off with some of the features of this soft tonneau that is arguably the best selling soft tonneau cover on the market.

   These covers are not a universal fit tonneau. They are made to fit the make, model and year of a specific truck.

   You will not have to worry about snaps or zippers to get your cargo area as the truxport tonneau is designed with a heavy duty Velcro sealing system.

   The bows that are used to support the cover are unlike other brands that have a large arch to them. It has a straight bow design which gives it a nice straight smooth look. The bows also roll up with the tarp to keep things nice and neat. This makes getting at your cargo area quick and easy.

   The tarp is kept nice and snug with a tension control system that is easy to use. This provides you with capability of keeping your tarp tight in different weather conditions.

   The Truxport tonneau cover has a built in latching system under the rear of the cover to keep your cargo area more secure especially with a locking tailgate.

   The truxport installs easily without any cutting or drilling. It comes with special clamps to install it.

Good Points;

  • Smooth sleek design
  • Latches under tarp for security
  • Quick and easy Install
  • Fits sprayed bedliners, on and under the rail bedliners
  • Fits factory and non factory bed caps
  • 5 year warranty

Bad points;

  • Needs extra weather strip up front with bed rail caps
  • Slight movement in tarp on highway
  • Does not cover stake holes
  • Rear latches are plastic

Overall Customer Rating;   After reading pages and pages of customer reviews, this cover kept the cargo area dry, was easy to install and 99 percent loved the cover especially because of the price tag. With the research I have done I would highly recommend this truck bed cover to anyone looking for an inexpensive soft tonneau.   I hope you will find this Truxport Tonneau Cover Review helpful in your quest to find the right soft truck bed cover for your pickup truck.

   If you would like much more information as well as images and prices and a great place to buy at a price you will not want to miss out on, click on the following link. Truxport Tonneau Cover by Truxedo For custom wheels and auto accessories Auto Accessories