fresca1919 Posted June 30, 2005 Report Share Posted June 30, 2005 I'm getting the bed sprayed this Friday and now need a tonneau. I was thinking I'd like one of the roll back covers, but the folks a Trick Trucks said they have had a lot of problems with binding and springs not retracting the cover after a year of use. My last truck had a fiberglass cover that made it impossible to care anything over 18 in tall. Not that I do that very often but it would be nice to have the option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePDB Posted June 30, 2005 Report Share Posted June 30, 2005 I'm getting the bed sprayed this Friday and now need a tonneau. I was thinking I'd like one of the roll back covers, but the folks a Trick Trucks said they have had a lot of problems with binding and springs not retracting the cover after a year of use. My last truck had a fiberglass cover that made it impossible to care anything over 18 in tall. Not that I do that very often but it would be nice to have the option. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I have an extang full tilt and I love it It hinges all the way in the back and you can unsnap it or just take it off all in 1 piece in like 30 seconds. They also make one that's snapless. They both work the same way though. If you have something over 18" tall that you werent planning on hauling you can roll it up like a normal tonneau, or like me, when I wanna take my 4 wheeler out, I just pop the shocks off and lift it off all snapped up. Definately worth the 350.00! hope that helps Chad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaotik1 Posted June 30, 2005 Report Share Posted June 30, 2005 Extang full tilt as well.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImpoSStor SS Posted June 30, 2005 Report Share Posted June 30, 2005 I really like my Extang R/T cover. Very low profile and when I had a loose area in the vinyl they sent me a new one. Very good customer service! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithl3 Posted June 30, 2005 Report Share Posted June 30, 2005 I as well just had an extang RT put on my truck, very nice fit and finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMBRWLF1997 Posted June 30, 2005 Report Share Posted June 30, 2005 Mine was an option with the truck. It is the folding one which I love, but the rubber molding where it hinges is rotting away already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePDB Posted June 30, 2005 Report Share Posted June 30, 2005 I'm getting the bed sprayed this Friday and now need a tonneau. I was thinking I'd like one of the roll back covers, but the folks a Trick Trucks said they have had a lot of problems with binding and springs not retracting the cover after a year of use. My last truck had a fiberglass cover that made it impossible to care anything over 18 in tall. Not that I do that very often but it would be nice to have the option. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Before I got my extang full tilt I thought about ordering the one joe (6.0ss) got. But I'm definately happy with my extang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NebraSSka truck Posted June 30, 2005 Report Share Posted June 30, 2005 I'm getting the bed sprayed this Friday and now need a tonneau. I was thinking I'd like one of the roll back covers, but the folks a Trick Trucks said they have had a lot of problems with binding and springs not retracting the cover after a year of use. My last truck had a fiberglass cover that made it impossible to care anything over 18 in tall. Not that I do that very often but it would be nice to have the option. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Before I got my extang full tilt I thought about ordering the one joe (6.0ss) got. But I'm definately happy with my extang. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I've got the GM tonneau cover, nice and simple ...no complaints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwest94 Posted June 30, 2005 Report Share Posted June 30, 2005 I have had the Extang R/T on mine for a little over a year now and so far so good. The only problem I have had so far is the locking latch thing broke and the weather stip that goings accross the tailgate shrunk and there was like a 8 inch gap. I called them up and in two days I had a new latch and weather strip, they seem to have real good customer service. Hey ImpoSStor SS, how hard was it for you to get a new tarp, and where there a lot of questions and did you have to send the old one back? I'm asking because I have noticed in places the velcro does not stick like it use to and was thinking of asking for a new one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchitwo Posted June 30, 2005 Report Share Posted June 30, 2005 I have the factory fold a cover and I love it...It doesn't limit your cargo space and it locks to keep people out of your enormous trunk... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImpoSStor SS Posted June 30, 2005 Report Share Posted June 30, 2005 Hey ImpoSStor SS, how hard was it for you to get a new tarp, and where there a lot of questions and did you have to send the old one back? I'm asking because I have noticed in places the velcro does not stick like it use to and was thinking of asking for a new one. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> When I first installed it at the beginning of March for the Detroit Autorama it was loose or baggy near the left front. The first time I called the service rep gave me dimensions to check - side-to-side & front-to-back, both ends. They checked out so when I called back they said they'd ship a new tarp. They didn't want the other one back. The replacement fit perfectly! My truck hasn't been outside much yet so I cannot attest to the durability but I really like the fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron's SS Posted June 30, 2005 Report Share Posted June 30, 2005 I have the Extang RT cover as well and really like it. No problems at this point and so simple to access the entire bed. I had mine installed with the bed rail caps on, thought maybe it would cause the cover to be slightly loose, but everything looks great. Low profile and no hinges, shocks, frame to remove, etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssjonathan Posted June 30, 2005 Report Share Posted June 30, 2005 Well I waited until a good one came out on ebay and I got a roll top cover for about half the cost. I have to say that this is much better (for me) than the tilting tonneau's because if I do want to haul somthing I just open the cover and let it roll up into the compartment. I like the looks of it as well because it does not sit on the side rails. As a matter of fact I can still use the pockets in the corners of my bed if I need to. I would definately recommend it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XGMTech Posted June 30, 2005 Report Share Posted June 30, 2005 I'm still looking for the perfect tonneau. Any suggestions? My Extang RT must have been built on a Friday afternoon... I've got all kinds of problems with it. It curls up at each end (by the back of the cab and by the tailgate), the tailgate weatherstrip has shrunk big-time (so it leaks), and the tarp itself has a bunch of really small holes in it - if you crawl under it on a sunny day, you see a million pinholes of daylight. And those one-size-fits-all mounting brackets were a pain; they don't fit Silverados very well. There's a pic of it all curled up in My Garage... these days it's a lot worse than in the pic. I do like the way it rolls up, and the fact that it's low profile - but that's about all I like about mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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