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Finally got a production date week of May 9 for my Hybrid Lariat. Would like to order a tonneau cover for it , prefer a roll up type instead of a fold up. Suggestion?
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There are lots of options. I'm loving my Truxedo Sentry CT. It is a hard roll-up option. Very secure, easy to install (and can be removed relatively easily if needed). It is a matte canvas finish and looks excellent. Shows ZERO dirt - honestly looks new today after 4 months and no wash through the Minnesota winter.
I was expecting the canvas finish to show a lot of dirt so am extremely, pleasantly surprised.
I also wasn't sure if I would like the velcro sides, but they work really well and the overlap + channel track that the cover sits on does a good job keeping water out as well. No system will be perfect in that regard, but I'm happy with the Sentry CT in terms of look and function.
Regardless of what you choose, make sure you secure a discount. I and others have worked with Alex at realtruck.com - ([email protected]) - send him an email with whichever choice you make (and mention/ask for a Maverick forum discount) - if they sell it on their site you will probably be able to get a 15-20% discount.
If you don't use Alex specifically (or real truck), make sure to use the site chat feature (wherever site you order from) and ask for a discount (also mention the Maverick forum to see if there is a forum discount). You should be able to get a 10+% discount that way as well.
No kickbacks to me, just passing on the ways to get a discount on the prices you'll find on the truck accessories sites! Alex was easy to work with, sent a secure link for final payment once I decided what I wanted.
I was expecting the canvas finish to show a lot of dirt so am extremely, pleasantly surprised.
I also wasn't sure if I would like the velcro sides, but they work really well and the overlap + channel track that the cover sits on does a good job keeping water out as well. No system will be perfect in that regard, but I'm happy with the Sentry CT in terms of look and function.
Regardless of what you choose, make sure you secure a discount. I and others have worked with Alex at realtruck.com - ([email protected]) - send him an email with whichever choice you make (and mention/ask for a Maverick forum discount) - if they sell it on their site you will probably be able to get a 15-20% discount.
If you don't use Alex specifically (or real truck), make sure to use the site chat feature (wherever site you order from) and ask for a discount (also mention the Maverick forum to see if there is a forum discount). You should be able to get a 10+% discount that way as well.
No kickbacks to me, just passing on the ways to get a discount on the prices you'll find on the truck accessories sites! Alex was easy to work with, sent a secure link for final payment once I decided what I wanted.
One option that some don't consider is a "bed bag". As a long-time truck owner, there are two main reasons to own a tonneau:
1) It allows you to park and have stuff in the back stay safe and secure as any trunk
2) It keeps stuff under it dry, important if say it starts raining when you're picking up three people from the airport.
An advantage of a bed bag is that its super cheap and lightweight and takes up no bed length space (unlike say a hard retractable where you can lose up to a foot of length from the cartridge), and can be tucked away in the cab under the seat when not in use, yet can still keep contents dry and out of plain view. When you don't need to keep things in the back dry, it means there is nothing to undo or raise out of the way, and you can just toss stuff back there and reach over to grab it, especially since reach-over height for the Maverick is so low. Probably not any less secure than a soft rollup cover (so not very) is the downside.
There are a million manufacturers of bed bags, but here's a video of one at random to show how they work:
Here's an example of about how much they cost (again just a random one) along with some Amazon reviews.
1) It allows you to park and have stuff in the back stay safe and secure as any trunk
2) It keeps stuff under it dry, important if say it starts raining when you're picking up three people from the airport.
An advantage of a bed bag is that its super cheap and lightweight and takes up no bed length space (unlike say a hard retractable where you can lose up to a foot of length from the cartridge), and can be tucked away in the cab under the seat when not in use, yet can still keep contents dry and out of plain view. When you don't need to keep things in the back dry, it means there is nothing to undo or raise out of the way, and you can just toss stuff back there and reach over to grab it, especially since reach-over height for the Maverick is so low. Probably not any less secure than a soft rollup cover (so not very) is the downside.
There are a million manufacturers of bed bags, but here's a video of one at random to show how they work:
Here's an example of about how much they cost (again just a random one) along with some Amazon reviews.
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I echo pretty much what @pxpaulx said, I also used Alex at realtruck and got a great deal on a soft rollup option. I went with the X15 Pro, it's very low profile and a matte canvas look. If you don't keep tools and such in the bed all the time and you just want the type of security that keeps thieves of opportunity at bay for the knickknacks you throw in there. It is more focused on weatherizing the bed so you can keep items relatively weather proofed back there. Easily removable with two clips, does not block rear view window much when fully rolled up.
What's neat is that both the X15 Pro and the Sentry CT rollups are compatible with the Elevate Rail + Rack system, if that's something you may be interested in for the future. It's one of the few ways to have both a tonneau cover and a bed rack system integrated.
There is also the Lo Pro that is a sibling of the X15 and Sentry CT, a little bit more leatherish gloss look to it. It's a tough call between the two in my view for what looks better, definitely just a personal preference.
There are some even cheaper options that I'm sure work fine. One thought is you could buy a low-end rollup and see how you like it. Re-sell it and get a different style if you don't?
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I haven't seen those yet on the market for the Mav.
I agree with @clavicus. I have that set up and find it is perfect for this truck.
https://www.tonneaufactoryoutlet.co...uxedo-pro-x15-angry-elephant-rack-system.html
I purchased the pair together, but of course you can buy them separately
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The TruXedo Sentry CT is at the top of my list. However, I wonder how it is at highway speed.
At highway speed? It is hard aluminum slats, there certainly isn't any flapping or noise coming from it all. Not like a soft cover. Is there something else you were thinking in relation to higher speeds?
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Thank you. I have watched a lot of videos of sentry covers being installed and the sentry ct looks great and secure but, nobody ever talked about driving with one. Since I had the chance, I thought I'd ask.
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