which tonneau cover

bigtruck21 · June 26, 2003

I'm going to get a tonneau cover and access seems to be the best, but i've also heard truxedo is good too plus all black anodized metal instead of just the rails like the access tonneau. The only drawback seems to be needing a screwdriver to adjust tension on the truxedo instead of the hand dial tensioner on the access. The truxedo is about $100 less. Anybody had both and like one or the other more? Which one is overall best for fabric, velcro, and reliablility?

BellevueSilvy · June 26, 2003

I have a truxedo on my truck and love it and if my memory holds me it is the only soft tonneau on the market that had a lifetime warranty on the entire tonneau cover and all associated hardware unlike most have a lifetime warranty on the framing and not the fabric of the tonneau.

bigtruck21 · June 27, 2003

thanks for the info, the access also has a lifetime warranty on everything, for the original owner

Firetiger(MN) · June 28, 2003

Access all the way. Had the same one on my last three trucks (since '99) and it's still going strong. Had to replace the Velcro when I moved it to my current truck as the adhesive dried up and it was beginning to peel. Covered under warranty. No questions. When I took it off to perform the Velcro replacement, I broke one of the C-clamps that hold the rails to the truck bed. Sent off an email on a Tues night and it was on my doorstep by Thursday Spee-dee delivery. I can't complain about their customer service at all.

We have cold/hot weather in MN and it's held up perfect. Little to no fading of the canvas and it can be adjusted to "drum tight" which is the way I like it.

I give it:

IDGBZ71 · June 30, 2003

I've had my access cover for 1 year and like it alot, nice to be able to adjust the tension when cold/hot in the turn of a wheel. I got the black anodized rails for mine at no extra cost. I to also did a few search's on here and others before deciding which cover to buy being that they are a little costly and wanted the best for my money, I have no regrets would buy it again and recommend it to others.

bigtruck21 · July 1, 2003

firetiger, who did you buy the access from. I can't believe one of the steel c clamps broke, but at least they were quick to replace it.

Firetiger(MN) · July 1, 2003

I picked mine up right at the factory in Jamestown, ND.

The C-clamp bolt was rusted and I tried using penetrating oil but to no avail. They are just aluminum and not really made to be twisted with a breaker bar.