2014+ Truck Bed / Tonneau Covers

Racindave · June 15, 2018

I have a 2018 short bed with a low profile tool box. Does anybody make a hard cover to fit the bed with the tool box?

Edited June 15, 2018 by Racindave

TruckDaddy · June 15, 2018

Unfortunately, the answer is no. If you had a regular lid, then the Extang Solid Fold 2.0 (toolbox edition), Access Lorado (toolbox edition), and Extang Trifecta 2.0 (toolbox edition) would be available.

Edited June 15, 2018 by TruckDaddy

TruckDaddy · June 15, 2018

19 hours ago, 2018deepocean said:

Hey all new to the forum just took possession of a 2018 ocean blue LTZ e assist. I am currently waiting to get it back from getting bed liner sprayed and windows tinted. Looking to upgrade my factory cover to a Bak flip MX4, what are you guys finding for pricing on these currently? How are they holding up over the years?

Why would you buy a MX4 which has a 3-year warranty instead of a Truck Gear Stealth cover which is a rebadged MX4 cover but has a lifetime warranty?

Dnt · June 15, 2018

Just moved my FoldACover and BakBox tool box from my 2017 to my new 2018. Works great for me with the trifold steps the FoldACover front 1/4 panel flips back and reveals the BakBox underneath, you can easily reach everything in the tool box by stepping up onto the extended trifold step.

2018deepocean · June 15, 2018

3 hours ago, TruckDaddy said:

Why would you buy a MX4 which has a 3-year warranty instead of a Truck Gear Stealth cover which is a rebadged MX4 cover but has a lifetime warranty?

Good question I’ll check it out.

jguzek · June 18, 2018

Just moved my FoldACover and BakBox tool box from my 2017 to my new 2018. Works great for me with the trifold steps the FoldACover front 1/4 panel flips back and reveals the BakBox underneath, you can easily reach everything in the tool box by stepping up onto the extended trifold step.

Hey, Dnt

Just curious why you went with the bakbox vs the FAC Personal Caddy. I'm currently weighing my options between the bakflip and foldacover for my new 18 Sierra Denali.

Thanks

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2018deepocean · June 19, 2018

How much was the fold a cover?

On 6/14/2018 at 7:20 PM, Dnt said:

Just moved my FoldACover and BakBox tool box from my 2017 to my new 2018. Works great for me with the trifold steps the FoldACover front 1/4 panel flips back and reveals the BakBox underneath, you can easily reach everything in the tool box by stepping up onto the extended trifold step.

2018deepocean · June 19, 2018

Picked up a Bak G2 factory oval running boards and factory under seat storage all for $500 today (craigs list). Now to see if it leaks tomorrow.

Edited June 19, 2018 by 2018deepocean

NonTypicalCPA · June 19, 2018

Just put a Bak MX4 on my '18 crew. I was torn between it and the FAC. Hopefully it will be good to me.

Dnt · June 21, 2018

On 6/18/2018 at 5:42 AM, Avolution03 said:

Hey, Dnt

Just curious why you went with the bakbox vs the FAC Personal Caddy. I'm currently weighing my options between the bakflip and foldacover for my new 18 Sierra Denali.

Thanks

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Found a great deal on the bakbox and it is a bit smaller than the personal caddy allowing you to reach down past it when the front cover is opened. It did take a bit of engineering to make it work but I had some extra brackets left over from a Peragon cover install on my 2016 plus I had to trim the end of the bak box a little to clear the cover latches. Probably not something that most people would want to tackle.

EDL · June 23, 2018

Opinions and/or experiences with either a Retrax Pro or Peragon?

Retrax - I like the looks the best and the apparent ease of operation.

Pros: Ball bearing, easy operation, sturdy, and can be locked in any position along the track

Cons: price, canister (it takes up bedroom. Has drain tubes to drain water from the canister, but I've only found one tiny drain hole in the bed of my 2018 and a bunch of really tiny holes the tubes won't fit in and I have no desire to drill holes in the bed).

Peragon -

Pros: accordion folding means less used bed space like a canister, still aluminum, sturdy and lockable, price (half the price of the Retrax).

Cons: The weird bracket arms that have to be mounted in the bed, can't be opened at exact intervals, only in increments of the panel widths

Main requirements:

Sturdiness, water tightness, longevity (I don't want to have to buy another one a few years down the road because something wears out). Also, no drill installation.

Given that, which of the two do you guys think fits the bill the best? Is there something better in your opinions? I'm not a fan of the flip style ones, but if something like a BakFlip is that much better, I won't rule it out totally.

Thanks.

mike5511 · June 24, 2018

I went with the ReTrax with the motor and remote control. Very handy! No regrets at all. I put the seal around the tailgate opening and it is completely waterproof. You have to drill holes for the drain tubes in the front of the bed. No big deal and they could be easily plugged if you removed the cover one day, or not, don’t know why it would matter one way or the other.Yes, it takes up a little space like a tool box, but not much, and hasn’t been a problem for me at all. With the cover, you don’t need a tool box and I haven’t missed not having one. The people at ReTrax are very friendly and helpful should you need them. I called only to order the 3M tailgate gasket. Driving down the interstate all day in the rain will cause water to leak in around the tailgate. Around town, it’s not a problem. I put mine on right after I bought the truck in Nov 2015. No problems so far. Only maintenance is a little silicone spray to make it open and close smoothly. They say use candle wax or something but the silicone spray is handier for me.

Edited June 24, 2018 by mike5511

EDL · June 24, 2018

Thanks Mike. I do like the powered version too, but $2400 is more than I'm willing to pay for one. I cringe at the $1700 for the non-powered version as it is.

I understand the gap issues around the tailgate, but that has nothing to do with the cover itself. Glad to hear it doesn't leak anywhere other than the tailgate gap.

I race hydroplanes in APBA sanctioned racing and I need a cover to put all my race gear, cooler, tools, etc in the back for a race weekend. I want the heavier duty aluminum and locking to keep someone from helping themselves to my gear and I just like the functionality of the retractables vs the flippers.

Unless someone else has any bad experiences with Retrax, that's probably the direction I'm going to go, but the manual version.

mike5511 · June 24, 2018

1 hour ago, EDL said:

Thanks Mike. I do like the powered version too, but $2400 is more than I'm willing to pay for one. I cringe at the $1700 for the non-powered version as it is.

I understand the gap issues around the tailgate, but that has nothing to do with the cover itself. Glad to hear it doesn't leak anywhere other than the tailgate gap.

I race hydroplanes in APBA sanctioned racing and I need a cover to put all my race gear, cooler, tools, etc in the back for a race weekend. I want the heavier duty aluminum and locking to keep someone from helping themselves to my gear and I just like the functionality of the retractables vs the flippers.

Unless someone else has any bad experiences with Retrax, that's probably the direction I'm going to go, but the manual version.

I ordered the slatted aluminum one but they sent me the Lexan one. They also only charged me for the Lexan one. Not as secure, but basically out of sight out of mind. Most theft from vehicles now days are from them seeing something they want and breaking a window and grabbing it. Nobody has tried to break into mine since I’ve had it, and I’ve traveled all over in it. Well, I haven’t been to Detroit, Chicago or any of the big cities like that. Nashville, Daytona, Key West, Denver, Jackson Hole, and some others though and no problems. They were having some water leaking problems with the aluminum one when I bought mine so I just elected to keep the Lexan one since it is a solid piece.