Hello,
I am doing research on tonneau bed covers for light duty trucks.
Will you please take a minute to help with my research by answering a few simple questions:
1. What is the make, model and year of your truck?
2. What Brand (and model if you can recall of tonneau cover do you have?
3. Where did you buy your cover?
4. Where did you research your cover?
5. Why did you select this cover?
6. Has your tonneau cover lived up to your expectations?
Thanks
Finally got my new cover installed yesterday.
1. 2020 Ram Laramie Quad Cab, 6'4" box
2. Truck Covers USA TCU-CRJR313
3. RealTruck.com
4. Mostly at Real Truck
5. I wanted a cover that didn't need to be removed, and I really liked the idea of the available built-in toolbox, since I lost my effective rear under-seat storage compared to my 2015.
6. See the text of my review below.
This cover is very well made, nice general design and looks great.
However, installation was very extensive - it took most of a day to get it done, and this was by someone who is very mechanically adept. Most of the time spent was at the tailgate. The cover would not close all the way because the removable panel of the tailgate itself was in the way. We ended up taking it off and using a Dremel to elongate the holes so we could drop it about 3/16" to remove the interference.
Secondly, the drains for the back. The tubing would kink if you tried using the existing holes near the top of the bed, and while they would work fine in the holes near the bottom, those holes weren't large enough, AND the tubing would frequently be in the way of loading/unloading stuff. We ended up getting some 90° plastic elbows so we could use the top holes.
Next, I got the model that has the toolbox. Installing the toolbox removes the top brush that keeps the cover clean as it retracts. I haven't decided yet if I will just be very careful and sweep it when necessary, or retrofit something.
Back to the tailgate - there is no seal! It's just a fuzzy brush-like strip that is nowhere near waterproof. Whatever water lands on the flat of the tailgate can easily run right inside. Took it through an automated carwash and at least a quart of water made it inside.
Lastly - the specs on this page say 500+ pound capacity on the cover, but the instructions say "Suggested Maximum 300#". However you can easily flex it 1/2" just by hand. No way I'd stand on it at 240#.
All in all, for $3000, and waiting over 5 months to receive it, I am rather disappointed.