Truck Tonneau Covers "Top Brands Review 2021"

Truck tonneau covers are a great way to protect all the items in your truck bed, and they come in various styles and sizes. We carry only high-quality truck tonneau covers from all the top brands, all of which have a versatile product range to meet all needs. Here are our top 5 picks for 2021.

BAK Industries

BAK Industries specializes in truck tonneau covers, offering multiple styles to choose from. In addition to the hard folding and rolling covers that most brands offer, you can also get BAK truck tonneau covers that feature integrated racks for additional storage. The brand opts for hard covers due to extra durability and protection over soft covers.

The hard folding BAK truck tonneau covers include both trifold, quad-fold covers and roll up covers. The patented BAKFlip design comes in various styles, for example the most popular BAKFlip MX4 has a premium matte finish and is made from durable aluminum panels. It comes with a five-year warranty and is rated for as much as 400 pounds when evenly distributed. It also features a dual-action tailgate seal. This model also has new features, building on the other BAK truck bed covers. It includes finished corner caps with a softer seal, secure rail end caps, pre-molded A-panel plus die-cut B-side bumpers, prop rod clips with a durable design, and matte-finished elevator clamps and bolts.

Another great pick of the hard folding tonneau covers from BAK is the BAKFlip G2. It has a great price point and convenient buckle system that lets you drive when the cover is closed, flipped up, or folded. Thanks to the concealed system, you can easily secure your truck bed’s contents by locking your tailgate. The cover also comes with a new dual-action tailgate seal and maintains your full truck bed access. It has automatic latching panels and solid-core panels featuring aluminum skins. The installation is straightforward as it clamps into place, and the cover is rated for up to 300 pounds, distributed evenly.  

The hard-rolling tonneau covers from BAK are part of the BAK Revolver lineup. The BAK Revolver X2 Truck Bed Cover features patented locking rails secured along the length of the bed. The cover works with just one hand and no lifting. Secure it with the automatic slam latch that you can operate from either side. It is simple to install, with the cover clamping on, and there is no stitching or Velcro. When in place, you still get full access to the truck’s stake pocket holes, so you can easily use other accessories, and the cover allows for 100 percent bed access.

The BAKFlip Rack Integrated Series adds an incorporated cargo rack into the patented hard-folding truck tonneau covers. This enhances the truck’s cargo capacity via the rack while still letting you access the full cargo capacity of the bed. The BAKFlip CS/F1 has flexible loading features so that you can store construction materials, utility equipment, appliances, and more. The rack has a 500-pound capacity, and you still maintain 100 percent bed access. The rack itself has moveable uprights that let you easily adjust it to fit the size of your cargo. This cover with a rack has excellent impact resistance and features a premium-density solid EPS foam core. The cover is durable and versatile, thanks to its construction from fiberglass. The rack and cover offer a simple installation process and a five-year warranty.

Roll-N-Lock

Roll-N-Lock features retractable and locking truck tonneau covers. In addition to the covers themselves, the brand offers cargo management systems designed to work with the covers. The company prides itself on being the industry leader for retractable covers, creating most of the innovations within the field. The brand offers well over 150 different covers, customized by its series and the trucks it works with. In many cases, this allows for a higher level of fit than the one-size-fits-all approach of some competitors.

For example, the Roll-N-Lock LG101M Locking Retractable M-Series Cover is for the 2015-2020 Ford F-150 and fits trucks with a 5.5-footbed. The M-Series, the most advanced of the company’s retractable covers, can be opened or closed in seconds thanks to their retractable functionality. Their construction is sturdy due to the lamination and vinyl-over-aluminum design. Operation is a breeze, without any rolls, snaps, crossbars, or fabric shrinkage. The installation is straightforward without any drilling required, and all the mounting hardware you need is included.

For another example, turn to the Roll-N-Lock BT101A Locking Retractable A-Series Truck Cover for the 2015-2020 Ford F-150. This cover is also designed for a 5.5-footbed. The A-Series Roll-N-Lock tonneau covers have a powder-coated aluminum body. The binding features a patent-pending hinge technology that creates a nearly impenetrable seam. With no exposed rubber seams and the patented locking system, it is incredibly hard for thieves to break-in, which is typically easy on aluminum-bodied competitors. As with the M-Series, you can open and close the A-Series within seconds without heavy folding panels or snaps. Just rotate the lock lever to open and close. As with other Roll-N-Lock covers, it includes the mounting hardware and does not require any drilling for installation.

The E-Series, such as the Roll-N-Lock RC101E Locking Retractable E-Series Cover for the 2015-2020 Ford F-150, has some overlapping features. It has the same theft-resistant hinge design and powder-coated aluminum construction of the A- and M-Series. It can also open or close within seconds. However, the E-Series adds a key fob and the ability to press a button to open or close the cover. This electric retractable cover offers an incredible level of convenience. The commercial motor is rugged to keep the E-Series tonneau cover fully functional. It also maintains the same level of security as the other covers from Roll-N-Lock.

Extang

Extang has been manufacturing industry-leading tonneau covers since 1982. It is known for its Maximum Strength warranties and American-made products built in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The brand offers several styles of truck tonneau covers, including snap or snapless, rolling, folding, and those for beds with toolboxes.

Folding Extang truck bed covers give you quick access in multiple styles, many of which have the traditional trifold design. The Trifecta 2.0, for example, has a smoother, low profile and more contoured appearance than the brand’s Tri-Fold cover. It has a heavy-duty tarp with leather-grained fabric and a corner tuck system integrated to maximize tarp tension. The frame construction features lightweight aircraft-grade aluminum, supplemented by MAX hinges with a double-pivot, rugged design. The clamping system allows for simple installation without damaging your bed caps.

Several rolling Extang truck tonneau covers, including the Revolution, have no hook and loop fasteners or snaps for innovative design. It features spring-loaded bows that roll up inside the tarp whenever you are not using the tonneau. When you roll this cover down, its ultra-low profile creates a near-flush fit. There is also a multidirectional tension system integrated for instant fastening. No drilling is required for installation, thanks to the easy clamp placement.

You can also find Extang tonneau covers made of premium fabric with or without snaps. The BlackMax is one of the most popular options, made with powder-coated black framing, a black vinyl tarp, and black spring-lock bows. This cover features snaps that are four-way adjustable and reinforced by fiberglass, allowing them to handle any weather conditions. There are convenient snaps along all four sides, ensuring security. SnapStoppers prevent the snaps from falling off when you have the top rolled up. The spring-loaded design makes it quick to get the cover on and off.

Extang also stands out with its toolbox covers designed to accommodate truck beds with a toolbox in place and, therefore, would not work with a traditional cover. The Classic Platinum Toolbox Truck Bed Cover is a popular choice, as it fits most standard 18 to 20 toolboxes. It is also straightforward to roll up. The tarp has a patented all-climate design that you will not find anywhere else. It can be adjusted four ways, making it easier to use in cold weather. This cover also features the brand’s ClickLock corner system and the ability to release the tailgate with one hand. The TuffSnaps are brass and stainless steel for durability.

TruXedo

TruXedo launched its first cover in 2000 and has since expanded its lineup, focusing on durability, functionality, quality, and style. The Titanium hard-rolling TruXedo truck tonneau cover, launched in 2014, delivered full bed access plus extra security. It featured aluminum slats bonded with industrial-quality, leather-grain, and UV-resistant fabric. It also had the brand’s signature low-profile appearance. Most of these features are now found on current TruXedo truck tonneau covers.

The Lo Pro is among the most popular covers in the country and the signature offering among TruXedo tonneau covers. It has a heavy-duty construction, a patented automatic tension control, and rails mounted inside the truck bed. This cover delivers the low-profile design and sleekness the company is known for, without sacrificing full access to the truck’s stake pocket holes, so you can easily add accessories. The quick-release system lets you remove the entire cover in a matter of seconds without using any tools. The material is industrial-grade leather grain for tear-resistance.

The Pro X15, launched in 2017, is a premium soft roll-up cover truck tonneau covers. It combines features of the Lo Pro and adds superior-grade fabric in matte black and an Xtra-low profile. The low profile is the result of 15-degree rails, and the material is stylish, inherently dirt resistant, and highly durable. The cover features patented automatic tension control for a tight fit that works well in all weather conditions. The Pro X15 only takes minutes to install or remove, a process you can complete without any drilling. Its self-leveling design enhances the accuracy of your installation, as well. You only need a single finger to open the cover, and it is just as easy to close it. It also features an impressive lifetime warranty.

The TruXedo TruXport is a roll-up truck tonneau cover that shares many features with the other covers from this brand, including its ease of operation and installation. The stylish cover mounts right on the truck bed rails and sits just 1.5 inches above the bed. The cover’s preset tension control helps ensure functionality and appearance. That cover is made from the same quality leather-grain fabric like other products, helping protect cargo from all elements. There are dual paddle latches on either side of the truck to fasten the cover securely, so it is easy to use.

UnderCover

UnderCover was founded in 1999, and the first UnderCover truck tonneau cover was the UnderCover Classic in 2001. The company prides itself on offering the first competitive alternative to fiberglass truck bed covers in a single-piece unit. Today, the UnderCover product lineup is divided into three categories based on design and use, including hard folding, one-piece, and adventure.

The hard-folding UnderCover truck tonneau covers deliver easy access or security in just a few folds, along with simple installation and removal via the clamp-on design. The designs also allow for incremental bed usage via multiple driving positions. For example, the UnderCover Flex mounts flush with the bed rails, making it the market’s most watertight hard folding cover. Plus, its heavy-duty aluminum panels deliver durability and strength. This cover has three secure driving positions for 100 percent bed access. It also has a dual-action tailgate seal to make operation easy. The UnderCover Flex features a bed rail mounting system with drain tubes and rubber seals, helping keep your cargo dry. It also features a three-year warranty.

The one-piece UnderCover tonneau covers have hinges and are lightweight, and they offer easy installation and removal. They all have secure locking systems, and super-bright LED lighting complete with a self-contained battery source. It is even possible to have many of them painted to match your truck’s color. A famous example of the brand’s one-piece covers is the UnderCover LUX, which offers a single-point locking system. This system controls both of the locking hinges that sit on the cover’s underside in a single point. The cover has an ABS composite construction to make it lightweight as well as easy to handle. For added strength, it has patented X-Effect infrastructure. As with the Flex, the LUX has quick and easy installation or removal. This cover has a lifetime warranty and a low profile.

The adventure-oriented UnderCover truck tonneau covers revolve around the UnderCover RidgeLander along with a range of accessories that supplement the cover to enhance its functionality. The RidgeLander has a built-in perimeter track system that sits over the bed cover, making it incredibly easy to customize via those accessories. The cover always includes the bed cover itself, two Vortex Bars, the Tango Track System, and four Quick Mount Legs to help with versatility. It is also compatible with the various UnderCover accessories and most T-slot accessories from other major brands. The RidgeLander has the single-point locking system of the LUX plus multifaceted built-in weather seals.

With so many great truck tonneau covers to select from, there is sure to be one that fits truck or Jeep with your price point, preferences and requirements. Shop Tufftruckparts.com and save!