Rough Country Tonneau Cover reviews?

[Rata]

Does anyone have any experience with the Rough Country Low Profile tonneau/bed cover?

Three piece full aluminum for the price seems really reasonable. Just wondering if it was too good to be true.

https://www.roughcountry.com/maverick-low-profile-bed-cover-47254500.html

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[JohnnyM]

So honestly I just installed this like 15 minutes ago and was about to post about it.
The install went pretty okay.
I have the drop in bed and had to flip the rails because one of the clamps locations wouldn't fit in the designated spot. There's a dumb drain plug plastic piece I had to completely remove and there's no way I'd ever drill a hole and run a plastic hose.
The cover seems to look good and I'm sure that rubber will smooth out once it warms up (sat in a garage in Michigan so a bit colder). It does open easily. I do have to add some force to get it clip and close but nothing drastic.
It definitely needs a wash. I wouldn't trust more that 100 lbs on top. So just depends on what you want it for.
If you look up sponsors here I ordered through Panda and got a discount.

 

[Rata]

Awesome. What was your price? I ordered direct, but may cancel if it's worthwhile. I prefer the hard version over the canvas/vinyl. Nothing heavy duty, but carrying groceries, and other items we don't want to blow out/walk away. It's her truck, and she's not a fan of the roll-ups.

 

[JohnnyM]

The discount was like 50-60, noticeable but not drastic. It did take a bit longer to arrive just because you'd order through someone else who then needs to order through manufacturer and rough country had an issue on their end.
But the guys at Panda were awesome and kept me in the loop.

 

[Bobbm11]

I put it on my truck last week install went well, fits well and seems to work as intended, I like having to pull just a cable to open it up.

 

[Dad]

I put it on my truck last week install went well, fits well and seems to work as intended, I like having to pull just a cable to open it up.

Seems very similar to BAK's trifold, but about $300 cheaper. I suppose we'll just have to wait to see how it holds up.

 

[Daverick]

I've had mine installed since June 2022. No issues with the SIBL or drainage hole. Used some additional waterproofing around the tailgate and I never get leakage under normal circumstances, but do still take in some water around the tailgate when going through a car wash.
It is compatible with Elevate t-slot rails so you can keep your options open for rack systems.
The only downside in my opinion is that the panel closest to the cab does not fold up, so if you need that space you would have to remove the cover.

 

[Rata]

I've had mine installed since June 2022. No issues with the SIBL or drainage hole. Used some additional waterproofing around the tailgate and I never get leakage under normal circumstances, but do still take in some water around the tailgate when going through a car wash.
It is compatible with Elevate t-slot rails so you can keep your options open for rack systems.
The only downside in my opinion is that the panel closest to the cab does not fold up, so if you need that space you would have to remove the cover.

I think that's the challenge with all of the tri-folds, except the one that folds up against your back window, and then you have to put the attachment points on your roof.

 

[dcs12345]

I think that's the challenge with all of the tri-folds, except the one that folds up against your back window, and then you have to put the attachment points on your roof.

There are several that do not use attachment points on the roof.

 

[BoxxerDad@50]

So honestly I just installed this like 15 minutes ago and was about to post about it.
The install went pretty okay.
I have the drop in bed and had to flip the rails because one of the clamps locations wouldn't fit in the designated spot. There's a dumb drain plug plastic piece I had to completely remove and there's no way I'd ever drill a hole and run a plastic hose.
The cover seems to look good and I'm sure that rubber will smooth out once it warms up (sat in a garage in Michigan so a bit colder). It does open easily. I do have to add some force to get it clip and close but nothing drastic.
It definitely needs a wash. I wouldn't trust more that 100 lbs on top. So just depends on what you want it for.
If you look up sponsors here I ordered through Panda and got a discount.

What is panda?
Does the section nearest the cab fold up?

 

[JohnnyM]

Panda motorworks. They're under the sponsors.
The last section does not come up, at that point I'd need to remove it.
It's definitely better for security and looks then function. But it is easy enough to take off if I needed the full bed with height.

 

[HolyCarp]

I got the Gator FX which looks very similar to this. The only difference is that the last panel does fold up against the back window and secures with some prop rods.

 

[Bmr4mav]

I got the Gator FX which looks very similar to this. The only difference is that the last panel does fold up against the back window and secures with some prop rods.

That’s what I was wondering. So the RC trifold does not fold up against the window?

 

[HolyCarp]

That’s what I was wondering. So the RC trifold does not fold up against the window?

This looks like the max open position:

 

[Daverick]

This looks like the max open position:

This is correct.

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