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Best Tonneau Cover?

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Sorry if this is not the appropriate section (mods feel free to move) but I just got a new skiff mule (Silverado) and need a Tonneau cover. Recommendations on this site always seem to hit the mark so thought I’d ask. Thanks!
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Extang Trifacta solid Fold. Have it on my GMC. It is awesome. Two years and looks new.
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Thanks leaning towards a folding and something low profile. My dad has a retractable one that is ok and my buddy has a roll-up which I don’t care for.
I’ve got a tri-fold in the classifieds that’s in good shape and few years old. I’m really just trying to get rid of it because I don’t like tops.
I'd get a camper shell
I'd get a camper shell
If you saw my new skiff mule you’d realize that just won’t work🤣
Sorry if this is not the appropriate section (mods feel free to move) but I just got a new skiff mule (Silverado) and need a Tonneau cover. Recommendations on this site always seem to hit the mark so thought I’d ask. Thanks!
Go to real truck stuff and get the folding one made by American tonneat. $269 you can’t beat it. Very easy to install and very surprisingly dry for what it is. Mine seldom leaks at all except a little at the tailgate end when I go thru the carwash
Gator FX. Folds against the back of the cab to allow full access and the ability to carry tall items. Removes easily if you need to take it off for some reason. Had mine for 3 years now.
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I need to keep things secure and dry in my bed. BakFlip MX4.
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It depends on what all you want to use it for and of course what you're willing to spend.

Diamondback makes a very heavy-duty cover with tie-down cleats to put stuff on top of it as well with tracks for crossbar racks, but is not something you're going to want to take on/off and carrying large tall items is not going to work because of the where the hinges are and how it opens.

Retractable ones like the Retrax and Roll-n-Lock are good quality and great deterents against theft and rain and you never have to (or want to) take it off. The issue is the canister for takes up some room so you basicly lose about 1' of you're truck bed although I have two plastic totes under mine that serve as toolbox so it I didn't really lose any room compared to a truckbed toolbox. You can carry larger objects with it retracted than with the Diamondback. I have the Retrax MX Pro which has a 500lb weight capacity and it's great for my needs.

Then you have the foldable ones like the ones mentioned here which are easier to remove and cheaper.

Real Truck was good to deal with.
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I just got the Retrax and I am happy with it.
I need to keep things secure and dry in my bed. BakFlip MX4.
This was on my short list!
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Thanks for the recommendations so far. Low profile and sleek would be first priority. Security a plus but not a priority. Don’t have a budget willing to splurge on the right product. Don’t plan on keeping stuff in bed unless traveling but not on a day to day basis.
Well, you don't get any sleeker or more low profile than the Retrax MX Pro. The MX has a matt finish which I prefer to the gloss finish. It locks, rides on ball bearings, and cost about $2K.
Extang Trifacta solid Fold. Have it on my GMC. It is awesome. Two years and looks new.
I've had these on my past two trucks and really like them. I had to adjust my current one because it leaked a bit.
Undercover makes 4 models in hard folding hardcovers. Can't go wrong with any choice. I can sell any Brand but have sold Undercovers at our new car Dealership for over 15 years and have had little to no problems.
DiamondBack tonneau is the ‘best’, most robust truck bed cover and extremely practical.
Look at Peragon. Sleek, sturdy, secure and versatile. Great customer service in my experience.

Before I got a shell, I had the Bak Revolver 4xs and loved it! It’s not your average roll top
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