Metal tonneau cover?

[gooby]

I live in FL and after having vehicles with the plastic wearing significantly after a few years, I wonder if there are any tonneau covers that are made of metal like aluminum? I'd like to avoid material that is going to degrade after years of direct sun. Plus, don't want any rubbery smells in the bed since I'll often have stuff like clothes and food in there. Any suggestions? Thanks

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[SILVERBULLET69]

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https://diamondbackcovers.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3K3qjYv0-AIVG2xvBB05fQfcEAAYASAAEgLF2PD_BwE

 

[thebigdu]

Lomax Original and Stance are both aluminum sheet.

https://www.agricover.com/lomax/

 

[riverdave]

I'm running A.R.E. Fusion, tri fold aluminum, good quality but pricey.
It may be the only brand that will paint match most colors... Space White here

 

[Zengineer]

Do you just want a basic soft cover? If so take a look at the extang signature. It is a canvas like material similar to a soft top convertible car roof.

 

[Kodiak]

Retrax Pro MX is an aluminum roll up style. Looks wonderful but the canister will cost you a foot of bed space.

 

[t-bone82]

Retrax Pro MX is an aluminum roll up style. Looks wonderful but the canister will cost you a foot of bed space.

My retrax from 2015 leaked pretty bad right out the gate, would never buy or recommend. Have had weather tech alloy on my new truck and love it. Water tight, doesn’t flop in the wind and looks sharp

 

[Mike&Max]

https://www.peragon.com/?gclid=CjwK...0JFhSmdisG0CczBYN0T9nbpuWyYm7f7BoCzJYQAvD_BwE

 

[TNmountainman]

I have the Retrax Pro XR. It's awesome. Very secure (lockable), sturdy, easy to open and close, relatively easy to install. I've had it a year and it still looks and functions as new.

It does take up some bed space, but I dont ever find myself thinking "dang, I wish I had that extra space."

 

[Blueshound]

Truxedo Sentry is a roll up aluminum tonneau with a soft canvas cloth exterior (like a convertible top). I like it. But if I had a do-over I would get a Retrax.

 

[blackhawkrider]

I second the Peragon. It leaks a little bit but only from rain, not a car wash. I haven't taken the time to crawl under and search for leaks yet.

I like the security of the dual locks and that I can throw on a roof box or bed racks. I have the Adarac Contour racks and they're awesome. I wanted the Lomax, but didn't want the fold up, vesus the accordion style from Peragon.

Mine:

From Adarac's page:

 

[Cb Mw]

Lomax Original and Stance are both aluminum sheet.

https://www.agricover.com/lomax/

Even is offered in a metal top. Some may not agree but I think it looks great with silver. Probably keeps contents in the bed cooler than black as well.

 

[SuperRaptor]

Diamondback tonneaus are pretty legit. And aluminum and from what I’ve heard as waterproof as a tonneau comes. I just ordered one and am looking forward to it.

 

[SILVERBULLET69]

Diamondback tonneaus are pretty legit. And aluminum and from what I’ve heard as waterproof as a tonneau comes. I just ordered one and am looking forward to it.

DID YOU GO WITH BLACK OR SHINY?

 

[Kodiak]

Diamondback tonneaus are pretty legit. And aluminum and from what I’ve heard as waterproof as a tonneau comes. I just ordered one and am looking forward to it.

I keep going around and around with a few different options but I just keep coming back to Diamondback. I want to add the Front Runner T Slots too but could never get a clear answer about whether they prevent a "lay flat" rear panel if they are installed inline. I think they would interfere by preventing that and touching each other and thus put too much stress on the hinges if it was opened. I may have to install them my self or have them offset.

Outlander Expo East is coming in Oct not far from where I am in VA. Diamondback is supposed to be there, so I have material cut to the dimensions of the track to bring with me to see for myself.

I also like the Renegade Tri Fold but that company looks like a little bit of a mess so I ruled them out. Pity really as it does look nice.

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