Truck Tonneau Covers Extang vs Truxedo recommendations

gudnoyez
gudnoyez Posts: 8,132
edited September 2015 in The Clubhouse
Is anyone familiar with tonneau covers for trucks I have the choice between the Truxedo Low Pro QT, or the Extang Tuff Tono, those are the only 2 the Nissan dealership sells and I get a discount from them so it's cheaper to buy from them than from an aftermarket dealer.

I know it's just a tonneau cover but it's the wife's first accessory upgrade on her new truck and I want to make the right decision. These are both rollups so we can utilize the full bed for hauling stuff does anyone have either of these two brands? If so what are your thoughts on them, not interested in solid covers or tri folds. Opinions appreicated. Need to keep her happy so I can keep the WAF factor in check.
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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,132
    edited September 2015
    http://www.truxedo.com/lopro/land.php

    A couple of links

    http://tonneaucoversworld.com/extang-tuff-tonno.aspx?gclid=CKKzv93qkMgCFZaHaQod_aIIUA

    The thing I like about the Extang is that the bows are adjustable for a high and low profile option, the Truxedo is sexy looking.
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  • polk500
    polk500 Posts: 1,171
    Hello, I've been using the same tonneau for 8 years three difference trucks. Great cover you should no problems if you go with this brand.
    Cheers, Roger
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  • sucks2beme
    sucks2beme Posts: 5,606
    I had the truxedo on my f150. Good choice for warmer climates.
    It rolls up quickly and neat. But Ice and snow tend to sit on it due to the
    flat bars that roll up with the cover.
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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,132
    edited September 2015
    polk500 wrote: »
    Hello, I've been using the same tonneau for 8 years three difference trucks. Great cover you should no problems if you go with this brand.
    Cheers, Roger

    Hey Roger which one the Truxedo or the Extang?
    sucks2beme wrote: »
    I had the truxedo on my f150. Good choice for warmer climates.
    It rolls up quickly and neat. But Ice and snow tend to sit on it due to the
    flat bars that roll up with the cover.

    That's some of the feed back I'm hearing the Extang crossbars can be set for a low profile or a higher bowed application to help prevent the ice build up. Thanks for the input guys.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,332
    I prefer the BakFlip, I know not something you can get from the dealer but they are awesome...
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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,132
    http://h.bakflip.com/p-361-bak-revolver-x2-tonneau-cover.aspx

    Our local lineX dealer sells the backflip brand, I'm particularly fond of of the Revolver your right this would be my sky's the limit Rollup Tonneau cover hands down this one is sweet.
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  • polk500
    polk500 Posts: 1,171
    Hey Roger which one the Truxedo or the Extang?

    The truxedo,

    cheers,Roger
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  • Dennis Gardner
    Dennis Gardner Posts: 4,861
    I prefer my Undercover model that I've had on my Ram 1500 for years. We have even sat on top of it in lawn chairs to watch fireworks without issue and its light enough for me to take off by myself.

    tonneaucoversworld.com/Undercover-tonneau-covers.aspx?gclid=CJXcn46mkcgCFQgHaQod7t8Bvg
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  • shawn474
    shawn474 Posts: 3,052
    I had both the extang and truxedo on a 2005 nissan titan LE. I can say without a doubt that the solid tri-fold covers are WAY better than the fabric and much easier to take off and store. The fabric ones are just ok. The solid covers (like the bakflip) are very useful, practical and convenient. Just my .02 cents. I found mine on craigslist for around $200 as well.
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,323
    BakFlip F1 Tonneau Cover
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    I preferred the Bakflip F1 vs Bakflip CS over the the all aluminum model

    With the fiber glass top it won't dent
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