Best Hard Bedcovers?

[Tkennefick]

I have the Advantage hard folding tonneau from the dealer. Really like it so far.

Where is the bed extender from?

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[IHateSpeedbumps]

Where is the bed extender from?

It is the Ford one.

 

[Jim Christians]

Bak Revolver X4s is what I got. I have had the tri-fold and the hard rollup and I much prefer the hard rollup. It is easy to roll up and get out of the way and does not block the rear window. The hard rollup keep our stuff fairly dry and secure from folks that take things that don't belong to them.

We had ours installed about 15 minutes after owning the truck.

Did lots of research. Best cover by far. Love mine

 

[Halo9x]

Have a factory spray in bed liner. Want to be able to put on a hard bed cover. Also want to put long boards through the back window into the bed when needed. What would be the best hardcover you recommend?

I bought the SyneticUSA retractable bed cover. Mine came with the SIBL. I highly recommend both! The SyneticUSA cover is under $900 before shipping. Total cost to have it installed was $1,001. I also got a small discount. Why a retractable? While the canister does take up some space, the point for me is that I will never have to replace it! Any cover that uses vinyl will wear out or breakdown due to UV. The fold up covers are strong but they block the rear window. The retractable does not have these problems. The cover is strong and powder coated and if needed can be repainted. Here are some pics of mine.

 

[Tkennefick]

I bought the SyneticUSA retractable bed cover. Mine came with the SIBL. I highly recommend both! The SyneticUSA cover is under $900 before shipping. Total cost to have it installed was $1,001. I also got a small discount. Why a retractable? While the canister does take up some space, the point for me is that I will never have to replace it! Any cover that uses vinyl will wear out or breakdown due to UV. The fold up covers are strong but they block the rear window. The retractable does not have these problems. The cover is strong and powder coated and if needed can be repainted. Here are some pics of mine.

You bring up good points.

 

[Tkennefick]

Not sure if some of the responders understand what you are looking to do. Are you looking for a cover that will support the long boards while closed, like shown below? Mine is a BakFlip Mx4, but I recently helped a friend install a WeatherTech Hard Alloy, and am impressed that it would do the job as well.

HRG

Does this have the drainage tubes or doesn’t need them. I don’t get how the tubes work. Are they draining the water into the bed???

 

[Hot Runr Guy]

Does this have the drainage tubes or doesn’t need them. I don’t get how the tubes work. Are they draining the water into the bed???

This Bakflip has drain tubes, which I neatly routed thru the existing rubber grommets, by making a hole for the hoses.

HRG

 

[Tkennefick]

This Bakflip has drain tubes, which I neatly routed thru the existing rubber grommets, by making a hole for the hoses.

HRG

Ok thanks for the photo. So the truck comes prepped already to fit these hoses.

 

[Decayed]

I bought a cheapass hard tonneau off amazon for like $400 and am pretty happy with it. It was exactly like this but a different brand/vendor. They all come from the same factories anyway.

https://www.amazon.com/MERXENG-Truck-Bed-Tonneau-Cover/dp/B0CFXYHCQX/

It seals reasonably well, sits on top of the bed sides and tailgate and not flush. It's a tad oversized and the back corners stick out a bit too much, but it works and is fairly secure.

Super easy to install and remove, if you want to mess with weatherstripping you could get it to seal 100%. I had a fairly nice soft trifold but you could cut those with a knife and I needed something more secure.

 

[Hot Runr Guy]

Ok thanks for the photo. So the truck comes prepped already to fit these hoses.

Yes. The bed has a number of grommets already in place.

HRG

 

[Halo9x]

Does this have the drainage tubes or doesn’t need them. I don’t get how the tubes work. Are they draining the water into the bed???

No, they drain moisture out of the bed.

 

[Ven]

I bought a cheapass hard tonneau off amazon for like $400 and am pretty happy with it. It was exactly like this but a different brand/vendor. They all come from the same factories anyway.

https://www.amazon.com/MERXENG-Truck-Bed-Tonneau-Cover/dp/B0CFXYHCQX/

It seals reasonably well, sits on top of the bed sides and tailgate and not flush. It's a tad oversized and the back corners stick out a bit too much, but it works and is fairly secure.

Super easy to install and remove, if you want to mess with weatherstripping you could get it to seal 100%. I had a fairly nice soft trifold but you could cut those with a knife and I needed something more secure.

Like the price!

Can you post some picture? Thanks

It's hard or soft cover? I saw Amazon review mentioned it soft, but the title is hard.
Only 5 review there.

 

[Decayed]

Like the price!

Can you post some picture? Thanks

It's hard or soft cover? I saw Amazon review mentioned it soft, but the title is hard.
Only 5 review there.

Dunno about the review. The item's description for a hard cover and the photos are of a hard cover. It's a different vendor but clearly the same product.

The one I have looks identical to the photos on amazon including the retaining clasps. The way it attaches to the bed rails is simple, easy to use and reasonably secure. Honestly, the amazon photos are better than anything I could get. You can even kind of see how the back corners are a little overextended.

For the price it's not a bad cover. Is it great? No, but it's pretty good and does what it's supposed to do.

I am not dissatisfied nor do I see any need to replace it with something better. It keeps the rain out for the most part (mine leaks a little but I never bothered with the included weatherstripping) and makes it more difficult for thieves to get into the bed. Can't beat the price.

 

[JAM Maverick]

Installed a Bak Revolver X4S today and love it. Easy to install and was $1100 shipped to my door 2 days after order from the RealTruck sponsor on this site. Very happy with the whole transaction.

 

[Jman79]

Anyone have experience with TLAPS hard trifold or maybe recognize it as the same generic as one they bought?
https://a.co/d/6tXhAqT

I hate when Amazon products don't have reviews, it's somewhat suspect when they don't.

I am on a budget, was going to make a burnt wood hard trifold myself for about $100 and probably 4 hours of my time. This one on Amazon is cheap enough I'm second guessing the DIY route.

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