Tonneau covers anyone??

[ArlyA]

We can't get a topper until "who-knows-when" for our new Ranger because no manufacturer is building them yet. So we are looking at Tri-Fold Tonneau covers types for the interim. Can anyone here expound on what we should be looking for concerning these bed covers? Never owned one before of any type!

Something like these. American Tonneau Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover - Free Shipping

 

[jbrumberg]

ArlyA- I have a solid tonneau cover on my Tundra. It keeps my bed dry despite the weather. There are some limitations in the size that I can carry with the cover on. It is a PITA to put on and take off, but I can do it by myself.

My BIL bought a trifold cover for his Honda Ridgeline and his reportedly leaks in the rain, but he has the luxury of being able to handle larger loads w/o taking it off.

There are tradeoffs.

Good luck

 

[ArlyA]

I'm not sure we'd care if its waterproof or not. But we would like to keep the snow out.... Thanks!

ArlyA- I have a solid tonneau cover on my Tundra. It keeps my bed dry despite the weather. There are some limitations in the size that I can carry with the cover on. It is a PITA to put on and take off, but I can do it by myself.

My BIL bought a trifold cover for his Honda Ridgeline and his reportedly leaks in the rain, but he has the luxury of being able to handle larger loads w/o taking it off.

There are tradeoffs.

 

[AllByteNoBark]

I have used a BAKFlip MX4 Folding Tonneau Cover on my last two tucks. They cost more than I would like but are a really good product. Not 100% waterproof but keep most moisture out. Easy to flip up out of the way when you need to haul something. Also makes the back lockable. It would not be hard to break into it but it keeps things out of sight and at least helps keep honest people honest. I bought mine from Auto Anything.

 

[KennyG]

That tri-fold looks a lot like the Ford supplied unit I have on my F-150. It is easy to use and absolutely waterproof. It's a dealer installed option so you might just check and see what kind of deal you can get. If they really like you, it might be available at cost.

 

[wolfpack2]

I put a BAK Revolver X2 on my truck a couple of years ago when I switched to a GN and had to ditch the fiberglass cap. The cover leaks about the same amount as the cap did (around the upper corner of the tailgate and the bed and cover) but otherwise has been trouble free and still looks like new. Nice and secure and gives complete access to the bed when needed. My dad had a tri-fold on his truck until the wind ripped it off when he was hauling his 5th wheel. They don't like cross winds when partially open. Over $6K in damage to the truck and trailer.

22 Ford Ranger BAK Revolver X2 Tonneau Cover | BAKFlip

FYI, ARE is making caps for the Ranger according to their website.
Z2 Truck Cap : A.R.E. : Truck caps, truck toppers, camper shells, truck canopies, truck bed covers, hard tonneau covers and truck accessories from A.R.E.

So does Leer.
Truck Cap

 

[RalphVa]

We can't get a topper until "who-knows-when" for our new Ranger because no manufacturer is building them yet. So we are looking at Tri-Fold Tonneau covers types for the interim. Can anyone here expound on what we should be looking for concerning these bed covers? Never owned one before of any type!

Something like these. American Tonneau Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover - Free Shipping

The web site you show has some rollup ones. That's what we have on the Tacoma. Cannot find online now the one we have. Think it was Tonno something. This site also has some rollups: Tonneau Covers | Hard, Soft, Roll Up, Folding Truck Bed Covers

The most likeable things on our 2005 Tacoma are the tonneau cover and the adjustable mirrors (from inside) vs. our 1997 Tacoma that we liked far better to drive. Only use the 2005 beast just when we need a pickup, about 1,000 miles/yr.

The Tonno something just requires you to open the tail gate about 6 inches, put hand in on left side and push the little lever to unclip it. Then just roll it up along the rails that are installed at the sides with spacers/whatever at front and rear. It had enough support slats or whatever in it to keep it flat when fastened back in place. Sides Velcro down but almost automatic unless you're real particular in wanting a very tight tonneau.

Previous 3 tonneaus were all snap-ons. The one on the 1997 Tacoma required a space heater to be used underneath it in winter to get the rear snaps back together. You want an easy clip-in at the back and rollup or fold to take it back. Rollup would be more out of the way if hauling stuff requiring the whole bed.

I always figured they provide fuel mileage improvement, but actual tests via detailed methods have not said this. Good for looks and to conceal stuff back there. We've also a netting that we install in the back that keeps stuff from shifting forward.

Saw the post below. Mine is Extang rollup.

Ralph

 

[AllByteNoBark]

I thought mine was waterproof until it went through Hurricane Harvey on my last truck. Even then it only leaked probably 1/4 cup or so of water. Just enough that I can't say it is 100% waterproof.

 

[GeneV]

I had an extang hard trifold on my s10 when I had the truck. It was ok, but did leak a little. If I got another truck, I'd get a soft roll-up cover.

 

[Tomtint]

I have a Ford branded one on my F350... I think it was 3-350.00 it's black Vinyl and rolls up hen I don't want the bed covered. .. I recently got a 19 F150 and bought one very similar off of eBay for something like 120.00. ..honestly, I see no significant difference between the two other than the OEM Ford one has the Forl Oval logo embossed if it. Other than that, they are virtually identical. I like the ease of rolling it up and rolling it back when I'm done. I had a truck once with a hard cover and hated it. It was too heavy and awkward to remove if I wanted to put something in the bed that wouldn't fit under it.

 

[ArlyA]

We are not looking at the standard height toppers, but rather the ones that are slightly taller. We like the extra space they have and the taller ones while working back there.

I put a BAK Revolver X2 on my truck a couple of years ago when I switched to a GN and had to ditch the fiberglass cap. The cover leaks about the same amount as the cap did (around the upper corner of the tailgate and the bed and cover) but otherwise has been trouble free and still looks like new. Nice and secure and gives complete access to the bed when needed. My dad had a tri-fold on his truck until the wind ripped it off when he was hauling his 5th wheel. They don't like cross winds when partially open. Over $6K in damage to the truck and trailer.

22 Ford Ranger BAK Revolver X2 Tonneau Cover | BAKFlip

FYI, ARE is making caps for the Ranger according to their website.
Z2 Truck Cap : A.R.E. : Truck caps, truck toppers, camper shells, truck canopies, truck bed covers, hard tonneau covers and truck accessories from A.R.E.

So does Leer.
Truck Cap

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Have extang trifold soft cover. Is great, will never go fiberglass again. Has.never leaked. Mine is over 10 yrs old.

 

[Stubee]

I have an Extang Trifecta (IIRC) soft Trifold cover on my Tundra. I thought I’d never like a tonneau cover after a bad experience with a roll up model of some forgotten brand years ago but I love it. I bought it Sept 2009 and it does its job from near arctic weather hunting in NW ONT to blazing FL sun in the spring and works very well. After six years I noticed a very tiny pinhole near the 2nd fold area. I figured I might have caused it when folding the ice encrusted thing up during a deer hunt but contacted Extang and after emailing some pics they sent me a brand new one, no charge and had the Extang dealer install it. Four years on the new one is going strong.

It weighs 30-40 pounds and you can install it yourself in about five minutes. Keeps stuff dry through a car wash etc. I’ve had a very small bit of water come in by the cab a couple times while driving in a torrent but it ain’t much and it might be due to me putting it on slightly askew.

I did try an Extang solid trifold before the Trifecta but it leaked. The place that sold it to me gave me a full refund and recommended the Trifecta.

I had camper shells on my pickups from 1972 til 2009 (with the exception of that roll up thing) but I’m gonna stick with the Trifecta the rest of my driving days.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

^^^^^ what stubee said

 

[timswi]

Try Summit racing for tonneau covers. I had a GMC All Terrain-X with the "roll-bar". GMC didn't make a tonneau for it but Summit found me one that worked well. My 2500 has a GMC dealer installed roll-up cover and so far no leaks at all.

 

[WilliamBos]

I had two Truxedo Lo Pro QT covers, one on my 11 Sierra, and 1 on my 17 Ram hemi. I love thrm, box stays dry, no issue with snow load either.

Check them out.

 

[oosik]

View attachment 622075I had a difficult time finding a tonneau cover for the Taco Wagon. It has the Ram Box addition and few manufacturers make covers for this situation. However - time, patience & a lot of searching. Truxedo.com - LoPro model. It's a roll up type - fits great, works fine.

 

[LouNY]

I have a hard 3 piece folding one on my 2015 RAM similar to this;
Rugged Premium Hard Fold Tonneau Cover | RealTruck
I have been pleased with it, I can fold two pieces up and put taller stuff in the bed.
It's not water proof but not much gets in.
I didn't want one of the ones that sat down flush or rolled up because of the weather issues in the winter, I do have to spray some silicon sprays where it fits down on the tailgate or it will ice up from snowmelt and be difficult to open the tailgate.

 

[ArlyA]

Thanks for the idea's folks but every manufacture listed and I looked at, is not producing them yet for the 2019 ranger with 6ft box. Maybe more will in time? This company, American Tonneau Tri-Fold Tonneau does.

 

[JJZ 109]

I just bought a Gator tri fold for my new F250. Second Gator I've had and pretty reasonable at $249 plus shipping. It's seen 2 heavy rain storms and made a couple of trips through the car wash and kept the bed dry.
I went the expensive route last time with a Peragon. Leaking, hard to keep adjusted piece of trash in my opinion. I talked the dealer into a couple hundred more on the trade and let it go with the truck.