2022 Tonneau covers

Thanks to everyone on this thread for sharing thoughts and advice on bed covers. It was a lot to go through but finally made a decision. RetraxPRO MX installed today by a local shop in Houston.

Pretty excited about it. Love the look. And after a brief rain this afternoon things look promising in terms of being rain resistant.

 

I disagree with this. I have the Revolver X4S and it's the best cover I've ever owned.

 

I have an Ultraflex and I noticed that I had a small leak in water collector where it interfaces with the aluminum extrusion. The water was coming out the small rectangular channel that is in the middle of the extrusion. The picture below shows where I had the RTV nozzle in this channel. I filled this with RTV and also the end of the rail where the rectangle is wide open. The RTV seems to have fixed this leak. To see if you have this problem you can just flip the cover all the way back and slowly pour some water in the channel. One side of my rails had a leak and the other did not. But I just filled both to make sure neither would leak in the future.

 

That makes sence to plug that end of the channel. Not sure why they would even leave that open if that channel collects the water. I was also thinking on the other end of the channel where it butts up to the front of the box to use a piece of foam to seal that joint during installation. Use the same foam that they give you for the back of the box.

 

Good call just added some marine sealant to mine, I think they made the rails a touch short if they wanted to drain the overflow out those little holes at the end of the rail .

I also sealed the hole in the end piece that slides in.

every cover I’ve ever owned has always needed a touch of sealant here or there , it’s no big deal .

thanks for the info as I just got mine and starting to make sure it’s as water tight as it can get

 

Had my weather tech for over a year. Five hunting trips at 570 miles each way often in driving rain. No leaks. Coleman 316 150 quart cooler fits under it.

 

For those of you interested in a diamond back but wanted something to fold as well, they just released a new cover. https://diamondbackcovers.com/products/diamondback-switchback

 

This might be a game changer. 900lb static load is awesome, plus a 400 lb haul rating, not just weight-bearing. Only other trifold with that high of a weight rating I’ve found was the renegade cover. But I haven’t found many reviews or good reviews about it.

 

@jcmartin11b

I’d hope by now you’ve received the renegade cover. How do you like it? Pros and cons?

 

No updates.......... Kinda frustrating.

 

That is nuts. It better be the greatest bed cover ever once you get it.

 

Can you cancel? The DB that just came out seems to be comparable with I would imagine better lead times.

 

the only thing that I see that the renegade has that better than the new diamondback is the front third section opens independently and it already has recessed L-tracks. If it wasn’t for that wait time renegade could be making a killing.

 

I need to check into that. I had not seen the new DB cover so looking now, also looking at the smarttop one as well!

 

I like the smarttop, I just know I’m going to need to haul tall shit at some point and would like to use the bed.

 

Yeah im conflicted on the same thing. But also want to be able to mount a bike rack on top (which is why i really want this renegade one)

 

If you hold out the 6 months until you get the renegade, you could give a review then post on youtube and be the only one besides renegade to have a review on their cover. I would choose Renegade over DB but the 6 months wait is tough. It's like built once ordered/paid and not before.

 

There is one non-renegade review on YouTube but it’s is terrible. I’m sure it’s lost renegade many sales.

 

Just got an email that its in production, so another 4-6 weeks..

 

Here, let me do that for you. I've got the Retrax XR Pro as well, and found a used set of Go Rhino bars with Yakima Racks for a great price. My last 3 or 4 trucks have all had the Truxedo Lo Pro covers, and I've loved them. Never even considered a hard cover, as I've never had anyone try and even open my cover, or at least not to my knowledge. I purchased my 2022 Limited with the 6.5 bed slightly used, and the previous owner had already installed the cover. I absolutely love the versatility, and have had zero leaks in some pretty severe thunderstorms (both driving and stationary) here in NE Florida.

 

Just installed a BAKflip MX4 and I have to say I am impressed with the quality compared to my previous tonneau cover on my last truck. BAK originally sent me the incorrect racks but overnighted me the correct ones after I cussed them out. I'm happy I didn't wait for Toyota to fix the OEM recall because who knows when that fix will be available.

 

Picked up and installed a DiamondBack SE today. I was going back and forth between DB and Retrax... and a Canopy too. Hopefully will serve me well. As a bonus a six foot step ladder fits under it - it wouldn't with any other "flat" tonneau cover

 

Disappointing the Retrax cover lets in so much water. Last couple weeks we have had heavy rain, both times bed as was soak. I will note, I did not hook-up the drain tubes. I’ll have to give that a try I guess…but really don’t want to drill holes in the bed for the tubes. Overall, considering the cost I’m very disappointed with the Retrax performance with rain and winter functionality.

 

I appreciate you sharing these details. I installed an ArmorFlex this weekend and this definitely saved me time with the drain tubes.

Question - does your tailgate stick if you try to open it when the cover is closed?

 

I ordered my Armorflex last week from my local Line-X supplier. I wanted to order sooner but he said call back him back one week before the truck arrives as it takes less than a week to get the cover in from his distributor. Well wouldn't you know it, he calls me back and says there is a 3 to 4 week delay because the panels they send to Line-X for spraying are back logged. I told him, I told you I should have ordered a month ago when I called. I also said they should send the panels to him to spray (jokingly).

See, always trust your gut instinct when you want to do something. I am a little pissed about that but not much I can do now as his price was very competitive and includes free install (although I may just may do it myself as I am a bit fussy).

At least the Go Rhino RB20 slims have arrived. Going to get them Line-X coated including underside and brackets. I will post pictures of all that soon.

 

not at all smooth everytime

 

It took 5 weeks to receive mine.

Thanks. I'll have to try readjusting it. I looked at your pictures and mine appears to be lined up almost exactly the same, but there is a little room to move it.

 

Cover looks great! This has be considering the diamondback over a retraxproXR now. What led you to choose one over the other? Does your tailgate stick with the cover or does it fall freely?

 

The story is that I've had a canopy on my Tacoma and while I was getting ready for a Tundra I decided to try to work it out without it.
I have narrowed it down to RetraxPro XR and a DiamondBack SE.
Retrax pros for me were: clean look, t-slot rails, ability to lock it in any position. Two huge cons: you're losing a foot of the bed and with my tools that's big, price of $3500CAD
DiamondBack pros for me: it's considered the best , still can install a bed rack if I need it, can carry 400lb on top of it, didn't account it for it but my ladder fits perfectly and it wouldn't under Retrax, heavy rain tested yesterday and not a drop, can be taken off the bed in minutes if needed and a price of $2550CAD delivered.
Tailgate doesn't stick .
Hope that helps

 

So I had issues with the MX4. Basically where it folds up it appears to cut into the rubber seal. I tried putting some padding but it doesn't stay very well.

I just got the x4s hard rolling cover in. Trying to decide which I want to use, then will sell the MX4. Does anyone have options on the hard rolling? I have never liked the vinyl top look, but in picture, it doesn't look to me like the regular vinyl top. Just wanting to know your thoughts.