Tonneau covers - Flip vs Roll vs Retrax

[K-Rob3]

Almost looks like polycarbonate. I just put on my Revolver x4S t’other day and it’s polycarbonate and looks the same as the picture, maybe even just a rebranded x4s. . I had a TruXedo Sentry CT and that one is like a fabric, lifevest kind of material. I liked it because after a wash, it looked brand new again, we’ll see how this x4s holds up to the test of time (and elements). Lol.

My Revolver X4s arrives next week! I chose it over the Truxedo Sentry because of the top material, although I've read really good things about the Truxedo. I just didnt want the fabric and Ive had good luck with Bak covers in the past.

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[Briansk12]

I know its been awhile since you posted, but how is the Gator Recoil holding up? Does it still retract smoothly? Would you buy it again?

I have had the Gator Recoil for almost a year now and it has held up great. Looks as good now as when I got it. Opening and closing is as good as it has ever been. I really like it. I have tried a bunch over the years and this is my favorite.

 

[K-Rob3]

I have had the Gator Recoil for almost a year now and it has held up great. Looks as good now as when I got it. Opening and closing is as good as it has ever been. I really like it. I have tried a bunch over the years and this is my favorite.

Thats good to see and thanks for sharing. I looked at the Gator for a long time as it doesnt require a key to lock. I really like that feature but in the end, I decided to go with a cover that didnt have a canister to save on bed space. Do you have a picture of your cover?

 

[Happy1286]

I'm going back and forth between the x4s and a softcover by truxedo(not the sentry). I like the x4s, but I like the price of the softcover. It also gives a little more room when rolled up. Security isn't a big issue for me. Anyone with experience with these want to weigh in with some advice? Thanks!

 

[Jackson84]

I have the Undercover Armor Flex. It’s Trifold, had the backflip on my 19 Ranger and liked it but also didn’t care for how it was held up when fully opened, it would actually touch the 3rd brake light no matter how I adjusted it the armor flex is much better and really sturdy. It has line x on all sides and seems really durable. I actually have one for sale still BNIB, when I weighed it for shipping purposes it was 68LBS including the box. The only time water ever gets in is if I go through the car wash and just a little bit right at the tailgate seam. Again though like you mentioned it does block the rear window when fully up but at least the struts hold it straight up and down. Also, with the 360 camera option the camera in the brake light clears it as well as the tailgate camera for backing up or situational awareness around the truck.

 

[oncechance]

I have a Gator tri-fold. Works great and reasonably priced.

 

[Dan M.]

I'm going back and forth between the x4s and a softcover by truxedo(not the sentry). I like the x4s, but I like the price of the softcover. It also gives a little more room when rolled up. Security isn't a big issue for me. Anyone with experience with these want to weigh in with some advice? Thanks!

I have the Truxedo Lo Pro on my 2021 and I highly recommend it because of the lifetime warranty and ease of removal and install. I had another Truxedo soft roll up for 8 years and it still looked new when I bought the Lo Pro for my 2021.

 

[Atlee]

I have the one piece Undercover SE. It's the best cover I've found to keep out water. I do get that many will find it a pain that the cover must be lifted before the tailgate is lowered.

I can say the Undercover does allow me to hook my trailer to the 7.4 Kw generator and the Cover remain locked shut.

 

[DesertRacer1984]

I have the one piece Undercover SE. It's the best cover I've found to keep out water. I do get that many will find it a pain that the cover must be lifted before the tailgate is lowered.

I can say the Undercover does allow me to hook my trailer to the 7.4 Kw generator and the Cover remain locked shut.

Thanks for the sharing these pix!

 

[Happy1286]

I have the Truxedo Lo Pro on my 2021 and I highly recommend it because of the lifetime warranty and ease of removal and install. I had another Truxedo soft roll up for 8 years and it still looked new when I bought the Lo Pro for my 2021.

Is there any issues with the truck bed auto release or raise?

 

[Dan M.]

Is there any issues with the truck bed auto release or raise?

No problems at all.

 

[thechester]

I want the X4S so bad but I'm just not ready to pull the trigger. I need T slot rails and I haven't found much info at all about anyone using a X4S with the Elevate TS rails. I saw one video about the X4/Elevate rail combo on a Maverick and it wasn't that great.

The most frustrating part is that the X4S comes with integrated T slot rails on the Jeep Gladiator. I emailed Bak about it and asked if the fullsize covers will ever be made that way. I got a big fat nope in response.

 

[TJSparky]

I ended up getting the Ford Accessory roll up hard cover. It’s actually better than I thought and I think provides added security.

Do you happen to have the part number for this one?

 

[Mosey]

I have the Truxedo Lo Pro and like it for the most part. I bought it based on cost savings over the hard roll covers. I really wish I had spent the extra money. It is not that it is a bad cover, but the Lo Pro requires some fiddling to keep it nice and taunt. When I roll it back down I have to go around and pull on each side and pull it tight.

 

[diambo4life]

This is my soft roll up (Rough Country). No complaints and the price was even better. As you can tell, it's pretty taut.

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