Pickup Truck Bed Cover Recommendations

[Veney]

I have a 2009 Tacoma and need to replace my tonneau cover. I don’t really care if it is hard or soft—at least I don’t think I care. I want water tight and durable. I have a soft right now but after 10 yrs...it has died. Thoughts?
And off topic question, I don't want to create new topic.
I have read here How to Increase Fuel Mileage on 6.7 Powerstroke? Here's a Guide! that the loaded mileage for the 6.7 is approx. 6-12 mpg (11K - 27K). I do not know if that is the computer "SWAG" or hand calculated mileage. Blah, blah, blah.

What are you getting unloaded daily driving? City/highway/combined?

 

[kennythewelder]

It's all in how you use your bed. A hard cover will last for years. It looks nice, and will keep water out, but limits your bed access. You should even be able to find a used one at a good price, but you aren't going to be able to move a fridge without taking off the cover. A soft cover is much easer to remove alowing you full access to you bed. Then there is looks and what you like. I have seen both in very nice setups.

 

[toyotafan]

I have a truxedo roll-up velcro cover for my Tundra and I'm happy with it, but I know that I can't keep anything really valuable in the bed if left out in the open because a simple knife will gain someone access into the bed.

It was just over $300 and took about an hour to install myself. Not sure why I did a 2-part video of this, but here you go.

 

[jazz]

I went to Leer dealer and employee recommended the Tuxedo cover. He has owned one a few years and it was the lowest prices cover the shop was pedalling. He pointed out the other brands would freeze at the seals in our climate making them a PIA to open. I was there looking for a handle for the hard tonneau cover i had just bought for $60. Cost me $55 for the handle

 

[ChiefTRDSport]

I scrapped the original Toyota cover because IT WAS NOT water tight, etc. I replaced it with the Undercover (had one before) and love it. Single center handle keyed to the truck with rods latching on both sides; removable light (battery) built into cover and rod for grabbing things deep in the bed. NO LEAKS, not even dust.

 

[toyotafan]

@ChiefTRDSport what model did you have? UnderCover Premium One-Piece and Folding Truck Bed Covers | UnderCover Truck Bed Covers | UnderCover Truck Bed Covers

 

[Tony TRD]

Take a look at BAKflip MX4, if you can afford their price. Durable folding cover that allows full access to the truck bed. Just a thought

 

[toyotafan]

Take a look at BAKflip MX4, if you can afford their price. Durable folding cover that allows full access to the truck bed. Just a thought

Not a bad suggestion, my Truxedo got me about a year's use before I realize that I'm going to want a bit more security.

 

[ChiefTRDSport]

@ChiefTRDSport what model did you have? UnderCover Premium One-Piece and Folding Truck Bed Covers | UnderCover Truck Bed Covers | UnderCover Truck Bed Covers

I have the one piece Elite, black with center lock handle. It has a stored light underneath as well as a rod with hook to grab things deep in the bed.

 

[jazz]

My tonneau cover is only seasonal. Mainly for snowboards,
It will come off once the season is over and back to firewood.

 

[toyotafan]

Snowboarding. We might try to take a trip before the snow melts to Colorado, the kids want to learn how to snowboard.

 

[jazz]

Snowboarding. We might try to take a trip before the snow melts to Colorado, the kids want to learn how to snowboard.

If they can skateboard they will be naturals. I been at it since I was 40, over 20 years ago
Another vintage Toyota at ski area today