Expert Answers about Chevrolet Tonneau Covers

• Difference Between RetraxPRO MX Tonneau Covers With and Without Wide Rails
• The only difference between the RetraxPRO MX Hard Tonneau Cover # RT80462 and the RetraxPRO MX Hard Tonneau Cover - Wide Rails # RT80472 is that 80472 that has an extra piece that goes over the bed rails of your truck (these tonneaus fit certain years and models of 2014 - 2019 GMC Sierra and Chevy Silverado). I have added a pair of photos for you which show the differences between how the two look when installed.
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• Retractable vs. Folding Hard Tonneau Cover For 2021 Ford Ranger
• That's a good question as there are a few key differences between the retractable hard tonneau covers and the folding hard tonneau covers for your 2021 Ford Ranger. The biggest differences are ease of use, security, and how they impact your bed size. First, here are the part numbers for the RetraxPRO MX and BAKFlip MX4 that fit your 2021 Ford Ranger, depending on its bed size: - RetraxPRO MX Hard Tonneau Cover - Retractable - 5' Bed # RTX56FR or 6' Bed # RTX36FR - BAKFlip MX4 Hard Tonneau...
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• Comparing BAKFlip F1 Hard Tonneau Cover BAK72309 and FiberMax Hard Tonneau Cover BAK126309
• What is different between these two tri-fold covers is the thickness and type of finish of the panels. On the lower-priced FiberMax cover # BAK126309 the thickness of the panels is 1/2-inch and they are painted but on the F1 # BAK72309 the panels are 5/8-inches thick and have a baked-on powder coat finish. As a result of this heavier construction this cover also has a longer warranty, 3 years versus 2 for the FiberMax. The BAKFlip F1 Hard Tonneau Cover # BAK72309 and their FiberMax Hard...
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• Recommended Tonneau Cover For A 2021 GMC Sierra 1500
• The Extang Xceed Hard Tonneau Cover # EX85456 has a few differences from the Leer Hard Tonneau Cover # LE82FR. One being that the Extang has the vinyl cover over the folds. This will slightly help with wind resistance and waterproofing while also providing a cleaner look. The Extang has aluminum and vinyl design while the Leer has a fiberglass and reinforced plastic design. Both are low profile - inside bedrail covers that will clamp on to the inside of the bedrails. Both have similar latching/unlatching...
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• TruXedo Sentry CT vs. TruXedo Sentry Tonneau Cover For 2023 Ford Maverick
• Both tonneau covers you mentioned do fit your 2023 Ford Maverick and the difference is the material the cover is made out of, its finish, as well as the warranty. - Woven Fabric - Matte Black Finish: TruXedo Sentry CT Tonneau Cover # TX43TV - Vinyl - Leather-Grain Finish: TruXedo Sentry Tonneau Cover # TX43TV The woven fabric of the Sentry CT is designed to be more dirt-resistant than the vinyl of the standard Sentry, and the CT cover also has a 5-year warranty compared to the 3-year...
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• What Are The Differences Between The Pace Edwards Tonneau Cover And Ladder Racks, Part #s JEN6793
• The Pace Edwards JackRabbit Retractable Tonneau Cover w Utility Rig Rack - Aluminum and Vinyl - Black, part # JEN6793-UR3004, does not have an option for adding adjustable ladder stops. With regard to the difference in pricing, the item you attached to your question is a ladder rack with a tonneau cover. The most expensive option is a ladder rack, tonneau cover, and contractor rig combination, part # JEN6793-CR4004. The other option is just the JackRabbit tonneau cover, part # 311-JEN6793. I...
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• Comparing RetraxPRO and BAK X4s Tonneaus For a 2021 Ram 2500 Short Bed And Ladder Rack Fitment
• The Yakima OverHaul HD Adjustable Truck Bed Ladder Rack # Y01151-5955 is specifically designed to fit tonneau covers like the RetraxPRO XR Hard Tonneau Cover # RTT-80232 with the accessory T-rail on the tonneau cover. The down fall to this type of cover is you do loose some bed space due to the canister the cover rolls into but it does allow you to easily move the Yakima ladder rack or remove completely when not needed. Do remember the canister does not extend all the way to the bed floor...
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• Is the Extang Xceed Hard Tonneau Cover Secure and What Is the Warranty
• Yes. The Extang Xceed Hard Tonneau Cover # EX85350 has a release mechanism that is only accessible when the tailgate is open, so it does provide great security for the items in your truck bed. As with any tonneau cover you will want to keep snow from building up on the cover in large amounts, but it's going to hold up just fine to the elements and comes with a 3 year warranty. Adam did a great review video of this same tonneau on his truck that shows some of the features and how it works...
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• Roll-Up or Folding Style Tonneau covers for 2010 Honda Ridgeline
• The folding style are used more when somebody wants to leave the cover on more and might just want to lift up one section to access something, like a worker that might carry a toolbox in the truck bed. The roll-up style is probably the more common of the two where the cover might need to be opened more often and is usually quicker and easier to remove or roll up. For your 2010 Honda Ridgeline the roll-up tonneau cover is the only kind available. The Truxedo Tonneau Cover for the 2010...
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• Comparing RetraxPro MX Hard Tonneau Covers with Aluminum Construction and Matte Black Finish
• The 5 foot 8 inch bed of the 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 is referenced as a 5-1/2 foot bed. The manufacturer just rounds the numbers for parts like a tonneau cover, but the covers will be tested to confirm a fit, so they have been tested to fit your truck. The difference between the RetraxPro MX Stake Pocket # RT80460 and the RetraxPro MX Wide Rail # RT80471 is only in the style of the rails. The wide rail kit completely covers the stake pocket holes for a clean look that also keeps more...
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• Is BAKFlip MX4 or F1 Tonneau Cover Better for 5th Wheel on 2022 Chevy Silverado 3500 Short Bed
• While there are minor differences between the two BAKFlip tonneau covers for your 2022 Chevy Silverado 3500 with a 6-1/2 foot bed, for the purposes of using either cover when towing a 5th wheel, there is no real advantage with either the BAKFlip MX4 Hard Tonneau Cover # BAK448133 or BAKFlip F1 Hard Tonneau Cover # BAK772133. The biggest difference between the two is that the F1 has more robust panels, made out of a reinforced polymer (a type of plastic designed for durability) and measuring...
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• What is the Difference Between TruXedo Trigger Latch # TX1117424 and # TX1704213
• Both TruXedo latches, # TX1704213 and # TX1117424, are designed to fit the TruXedo Lo Pro Tonneau Cover. The difference is # TX1117424 is the complete kit that includes the spring. My contact at TruXedo told me that # TX1117424 is the recommended replacement latch to use when replacing on your tonneau cover system.
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• How Do Retrax Retractable Tonneau Covers Stack Up Against Others for a 2017 Ford F-250 Short Bed
• Retrax, manufacturer of RetraxONE MX Hard Tonneau Cover # RT60383 for your 2017 Ford F-250 short bed, is a leader in the Tonneau cover industry. They are actually the parent company of many other well-known Tonneau cover manufacturers. The Retrax covers are, in a word, impressive. When we first started carrying this line the Retrax folks came here to train us on their products. They are well-made here in the US and carry a limited lifetime warranty which is a reflection of how well they...
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• TruXedo Lo Pro Soft Roll-Up Tonneau Cover VS TruXedo Pro X15 For A 2020 Ram 1500
• The TruXedo Pro X15 Soft Tonneau Cover # TX1484901 is more of a low profile tonneau cover. It only sits up less than 1 inch from your truck rails unlike the Truxedo Lo Pro # TX584901 which sits about 1-1/2 inches above the rails. The Lo Pro Soft Roll-Up # TX584901 is a bit more glossy. It resembles a shiny vinyl unlike the Pro X15 # TX1484901. Both install basically the same and the latch system is the same. Only difference is the height added to the truck bed and the finish of the top....
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• Comparing Pace Edwards Switchblade And UltraGroove Tonneau Covers For a 2016 Ram 1500 56 Bed
• I understand your hesitation with choosing between the Pace Edwards Switchblade Retractable Hard Tonneau Cover # 311-SWD77A01 and the Pace Edwards UltraGroove Retractable Hard Tonneau Cover # 311-KRD77A01. There are really a few highlights that I want to point out that will help in your decision. Switchblade Tonneau -Easiest to Remove and Reinstall -1 Year Warranty -Front Drain Tubes Only UltraGroove Tonneau -3 Year Warranty -Drain Tubes Front And Rear -T-Slots Allow For Crossbars -Cover...
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• Recommended Rectractable Hard Tonneau Cover Options For 2008 Silverado 6-1/2' Bed
• I attached a link which shows all of the hard, rectractable tonneau covers that fit your 2008 Silverado 6-1/2' bed without cargo system. The most economical option is the Pace Edwards Switchblade Retractable Hard Tonneau Cover - Aluminum and Vinyl - Black # 311-SWC0303. This is a really nice setup but it does have a 1-year warranty. This cover does not have the ability to lock unless the tailgate is shut and locked. The rest of the Pace Edwards covers have a 3-year warranty. I recommend...
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• Are REV And BAK Tonneau Cover Rails Interchangeable?
• BakFlip makes the REV tonneau covers and they are identical aside from the name, as far as I know from the information I was able to gather. The rails should be interchangeable, assuming you use rails from the identical versions of each brand. It looks like you were interested in the BAK X2. This is one of their more popular models due to the fact that it is durable like a hard cover but rolls up like a soft cover. For the 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 you would want # BAK39130 for 5-3/4' bed,...
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• What is the Correct BAKFlip F1 Hard Tonneau Cover for a 2017 Ford F-350
• The BAKFlip F1 Hard Tonneau Cover part # BAK72330 is a confirmed fit for a 2017-2019 F-250/F-350 with the 6-3/4' bed whereas the BAKFlip F1 Hard Tonneau Cover part # BAK72331 is a confirmed fit for a 2017-2019 F-250/F-350/F-450 with the 8' bed. Therefore, the difference is bed size.
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• Comparing the Access LiteRider Tonneau Cover to the Original Soft Cover on 2019 Chevy Colorado
• For your 2019 Chevy Colorado, the Access LiteRider Soft, Roll-Up Tonneau Cover # A32359 for 6 foot bed has a slightly different latch than the Access Original Soft, Roll-Up Tonneau Cover # A12359. I reached out to the manufacturer confirm the differences. Basically the LiteRider has a spring loaded latch on just the driver's side and a push-pull latch on the passenger side that is not spring loaded. The Original is an upgrade and includes dual spring loaded latches (one on each side)...
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• Comparing The Pace Edwards Switchblade To The Pace Edwards JackRabbit Tonneau Cover
• It looks like you are referring to the Pace Edwards Switchblade Retractable Hard Tonneau Cover - Aluminum and Vinyl - Black # 311-SWFA19A45 and the Pace Edwards JackRabbit Retractable Hard Tonneau Cover - Aluminum and Vinyl - Matte Black # 311-M-JRFA19A45. These covers both offer a simple clamp-on installation process that can be accomplished with one person in around 10-30 minutes depending on personal experience. Both tonneau covers are black, manually retractable, and weather-resistant....
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