Truxedo Sentry CT Hard Rollup Tonneau - Now with Pictures!

[FlyingScot]

I don't have my Maverick yet. You took so many pictures of the cover that I thought you would be happy to take more. My mistake. I've never had a tonneau cover. I wanted to know what it looks like when it's removed so I would have an idea if it's possible to break anything if I get a load of mulch dumped in the truck and would that break any tonneau parts.

It is the full bed yeah no pics will add one at some point. Same as any pic of a maverick you may see. The only difference of note may be the comparison between a bak Revolver. The back latch means no bed extender without interference on that. you can see the clearance in my pics.

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[Icanhazmaverick]

It is the full bed yeah no pics will add one at some point. Same as any pic of a maverick you may see. The only difference of note may be the comparison between a bak Revolver. The back latch means no bed extender without interference on that. you can see the clearance in my pics.

To be clear, the X4S just isn't compatible with the flipping functionality of the bed extender. You can simply slide it out, flip it over, and pin it in when you need to use it.

I was sold on the Sentry CT because of the matte top that stays mostly clean, and because you can flip the bed extender easily into position. However, I found this video where the dude just lifts up on the edge of the Sentry CT and is able to gain access, both visually and he could probably reach a hand in there too, from the side. I understand none of these covers will be 100% secure, but I want it to at least keep prying eyes out.

The Bak X4S rails lock in each of the crossbars so you can't lift up on them from the edge.

Anyway, not trying to turn this into an X4S, I'm sort of working through the options myself and wanted to point out the bed extender still works on the X4S, just requires a little more effort.

The Sentry CT definitely is the best looking cover in my option. Its beautiful!

 

[Maveriac]

Very good review ! Your article and follow ups will make the purchase decision of my tonneau cover / bed cover much easier. Thank you !

 

[RAMS]

Great review, ordered from Real Truck in July. Maverick just arrived it was a quick 40 min install by myself and love the look of it. Seems pretty secure.

 

[Criss944]

For those of you who still haven't made up your mind, let me share some rambling thoughts.

The look is great, no seams and no rubber flaps running down the sides, no tools required to remove/reinstall the cover, and no nuts, bolts or washers to lose.

I find the rear-view mirror useless with the cover rolled up the even though entire window I isn't blocked.

The side rails extended into the bed just far enough to make taking a bed divider in and out difficult. I ended up cutting an inch off the bottom of my divider.

I used a low-pressure high-volume hose to wash my Maverick and a blower to dry it. The tailgate had some water on it. However, the bed was dry. At the bulkhead there was a very small water track at each corner. When I installed my Sentry CT I made sure the bulkhead seal ran the full width, no paint showing at either ends and I squeezed RTV silicon sealant into the gap in the bed caps. I show a picture but there is nothing to see.

With just two weeks in, I would buy it again.

 

[CaptainDDL]

Thanks for the recommendation! After doing a lot of research and seeing everyone else's thoughts about this cover, I ordered the Sentry CT last week before our planned road trip.

I ordered the cover on Monday afternoon - it arrived on Thursday, and I installed it the same day. I like the photo you included of the bulkhead seal's positioning. I initially installed it facing the wrong direction but was able to easily flip it around once I realized.

The install process was pretty quick, I finished in under 2 hours even with stopping to read and re-read the instructions, and consulting an install video on the proper rail positioning.

I've put it through 30 hours on the road so far at highway speeds, through heavy rain and gusty winds, and it's been wonderful - there's not much movement at all, and it kept everything dry and secure. I'm very pleased with my purchase, and would recommend it to others as well.

 

[nhiggins]

To be clear, the X4S just isn't compatible with the flipping functionality of the bed extender. You can simply slide it out, flip it over, and pin it in when you need to use it.

I was sold on the Sentry CT because of the matte top that stays mostly clean, and because you can flip the bed extender easily into position. However, I found this video where the dude just lifts up on the edge of the Sentry CT and is able to gain access, both visually and he could probably reach a hand in there too, from the side. I understand none of these covers will be 100% secure, but I want it to at least keep prying eyes out.

The Bak X4S rails lock in each of the crossbars so you can't lift up on them from the edge.

Anyway, not trying to turn this into an X4S, I'm sort of working through the options myself and wanted to point out the bed extender still works on the X4S, just requires a little more effort.

The Sentry CT definitely is the best looking cover in my option. Its beautiful!

Trying to picture the function you describe with the x4s and a bed extender. To remove the bed extender requires it to be at a 45deg angle without flipping to that position how would you remove it?

 

[dasblack]

What does it look like in the truck bed with the cover disconnected?

 

[jmbenesh]

Got our 2024 Maverick XLT Hybrid a couple weeks ago, and have been going back-and-forth on bed cover options ever since. Have narrowed things down to the Truxedo Sentry CT and the BAK Revolver X4S (or X4TS).

At this point, pretty sure I’ll be going with the Sentry CT, in large part thanks to the helpful reviews, pictures, and discussion in this thread. Thanks so much to all of you for doing the hard work for us newbies!

 

[CurtisB]

Order a hard tri-fold Wednesday. First they stated delivery for today, now it's probably by May 1st due to "weather". I wanted delivered on the weekend so I could install it and be home when they dropped it off. Coming via UPS. I've waited so long to save for this thing..........................give it to me now! (says one suffering from Maverick mod addiction).

 

[KMcConnaughey]

https://realtruck.com/p/truxedo-sentry-ct-tonneau-cover/v/ford/maverick/2022/

Starting this thread and will update with pictures as we do the install. Have been considering different Tonneau covers for a while and finally decided the Sentry TC by Truxedo was the best for our purposes - thanks to Real Truck for a good price. Updating with Pictures of the installed Tonneau. Quick comments - easy install, get someone to help. Very well engineered and sealed from the weather, love the canvas - basically convertible top material. It clears the bed extender and the rails rub ever so slightly on the side of bed extender (1/64”?) so some slight adjustment of extender size will fix this. Overall really nice - and they are offering a $100 mfg rebate through 6/19/2022.

Great weather seal - be sure to install the foam with glue backing so the “L” lip is facing up.

There is crush foam at end of rails - when installing push so that it is slightly compressed (they say to roughly 3/8”- but the Maverick lip is curved so 3/8 on bottom and a bit thicker but tensioned on top).

You can use the in-bed rail system slider just watch your knuckles

Excellent seal on the gate - BUT you will need to close the gate before latching the Tonneau down

Plenty of height for the bed extender with no contact to top. Very nice systems

Below is a quick of discussion of why chose the Truxedo Sentry CT…

What did I consider? We definitely wanted a hard ”lockable” cover so looked at the Hard Rollups and the Tri-Folds. We did not want something that took up space in the bed like the Santa Cruz’s cover - not to mention expense. We wanted to keep under $1K. For Tri-Folds we looked at the Undercover Armor Flex and BAK trifolds. All pretty similar. For Roll-ups we landed on the BAK Revolver X4S or Truxedo Sentry / Sentry CT.

Why we disqualified the other covers? Well first, the Tri-Folds offered a very nice, clean set of options. But..when fully open they cover the window and brake light, look awkward. Partial opening is good option but…well it is a small bed on the Maverick. For us, we decided a hard rollup would give us what we wanted. So down to the BAK vs. the Truxedo. The BAK seems to be more prevalent / commonly chosen - either through Ford (earlier version) or from dealers. But I read review after review that said while good at keeping out water…the did leak mainly at front and at rear gate. Fitment seemed to be an issue with it being a bit short at the gate for some (no direct experience - just what I read/saw on YouTube). RealTruck even has videos out on various fixes. Also - The vinyl seemed to bubble/not hold up in the heat (South Florida Sun) with some bubbling and tearing happened. Plastic end caps came off - again what the reviews said. Finally - the BAK has an odd latching system at the gate where two latches protrude 4” into the bed - meaning a bed extender cannot be flipped up (they hit) so has to be uninstalled then installed under the latches in reverse. We discarded the Sentry Vinyl version because like the BAK, the vinyl did not seem “tough enough” and over time separated or tore at the edges.

Why did we choose the Sentry CT? 5 year warranty, twill/canvas “like” heavy cloth for cover, no protruding latch, and all the reviews talked about the excellent water/weather protection. Looking at the design - I see why and engineer in me likes the design of this one better than the BAK. Downside is that you cannot latch down until tailgate is closed. Prices for everything we were looking at were somewhat similar, and Sentry CT checked the boxes we wanted. I’d also add that the Velcro is replaceable over time (we asked) as needed and we like the rollup straps system to secure it. Overall it really seemed to come in as a step above - without the current “teething” pains the BAK X4S seems to have with the Maverick. I’d also add that the longevity / looks seem to be great as long as you treat the fabric with 303 Protectant or similar.

In no way trying to run down any of the products we didn’t choose here - just laying out what we found and why chose the one we did. RealTruck is shipping today so maybe have it for install by next weekend. Will update this thread with pics once we get going on the install.

Really like the looks and reviews on the Sentry CT. Is there a discount or deal for MTC with the Sentry CT and possibly the Elevate TS?

 

[aurfalien]

Hi Michael,

It's been a good while since you've installed this so I was wondering how it's held up?

Any care tips other than the normal wash and care/detailing that one would do anyways?

 

[Jallen0946]

https://realtruck.com/p/truxedo-sentry-ct-tonneau-cover/v/ford/maverick/2022/

Starting this thread and will update with pictures as we do the install. Have been considering different Tonneau covers for a while and finally decided the Sentry TC by Truxedo was the best for our purposes - thanks to Real Truck for a good price. Updating with Pictures of the installed Tonneau. Quick comments - easy install, get someone to help. Very well engineered and sealed from the weather, love the canvas - basically convertible top material. It clears the bed extender and the rails rub ever so slightly on the side of bed extender (1/64”?) so some slight adjustment of extender size will fix this. Overall really nice - and they are offering a $100 mfg rebate through 6/19/2022.

Great weather seal - be sure to install the foam with glue backing so the “L” lip is facing up.

There is crush foam at end of rails - when installing push so that it is slightly compressed (they say to roughly 3/8”- but the Maverick lip is curved so 3/8 on bottom and a bit thicker but tensioned on top).

You can use the in-bed rail system slider just watch your knuckles

Excellent seal on the gate - BUT you will need to close the gate before latching the Tonneau down

Plenty of height for the bed extender with no contact to top. Very nice systems

Below is a quick of discussion of why chose the Truxedo Sentry CT…

What did I consider? We definitely wanted a hard ”lockable” cover so looked at the Hard Rollups and the Tri-Folds. We did not want something that took up space in the bed like the Santa Cruz’s cover - not to mention expense. We wanted to keep under $1K. For Tri-Folds we looked at the Undercover Armor Flex and BAK trifolds. All pretty similar. For Roll-ups we landed on the BAK Revolver X4S or Truxedo Sentry / Sentry CT.

Why we disqualified the other covers? Well first, the Tri-Folds offered a very nice, clean set of options. But..when fully open they cover the window and brake light, look awkward. Partial opening is good option but…well it is a small bed on the Maverick. For us, we decided a hard rollup would give us what we wanted. So down to the BAK vs. the Truxedo. The BAK seems to be more prevalent / commonly chosen - either through Ford (earlier version) or from dealers. But I read review after review that said while good at keeping out water…the did leak mainly at front and at rear gate. Fitment seemed to be an issue with it being a bit short at the gate for some (no direct experience - just what I read/saw on YouTube). RealTruck even has videos out on various fixes. Also - The vinyl seemed to bubble/not hold up in the heat (South Florida Sun) with some bubbling and tearing happened. Plastic end caps came off - again what the reviews said. Finally - the BAK has an odd latching system at the gate where two latches protrude 4” into the bed - meaning a bed extender cannot be flipped up (they hit) so has to be uninstalled then installed under the latches in reverse. We discarded the Sentry Vinyl version because like the BAK, the vinyl did not seem “tough enough” and over time separated or tore at the edges.

Why did we choose the Sentry CT? 5 year warranty, twill/canvas “like” heavy cloth for cover, no protruding latch, and all the reviews talked about the excellent water/weather protection. Looking at the design - I see why and engineer in me likes the design of this one better than the BAK. Downside is that you cannot latch down until tailgate is closed. Prices for everything we were looking at were somewhat similar, and Sentry CT checked the boxes we wanted. I’d also add that the Velcro is replaceable over time (we asked) as needed and we like the rollup straps system to secure it. Overall it really seemed to come in as a step above - without the current “teething” pains the BAK X4S seems to have with the Maverick. I’d also add that the longevity / looks seem to be great as long as you treat the fabric with 303 Protectant or similar.

In no way trying to run down any of the products we didn’t choose here - just laying out what we found and why chose the one we did. RealTruck is shipping today so maybe have it for install by next weekend. Will update this thread with pics once we get going on the install.

Hi, a little off subject but I'm considering both the Sentry and a bed extender like you have. About how many inches do you have from the inside of the tailgate (when closed) to the bed extender when it's flipped closed? I'm in home sales and need to know my window samples will fit in there when all is closed up. Thanks in advance!

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