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StepsideEXT · 11-30-2006, 06:51 PM

Which tonneau cover do you guys like. Snaps, velcro.... Don't have the cash right now for a hard cover, so a soft top would be more practical. Just curious of someone else's opinions. Trying to get a different point of view
Thanks

Bill

**N2TRUX** · 12-01-2006, 12:07 AM

Unless you really need one right now I would suggest you save until you can afford a hard cover. You will like it so much more than a soft cover if your trying to keep your contents clean and dry.

Jeff M. · 12-01-2006, 12:15 AM

Hard covers are great but for utility I found the soft cover to be a lot better. I bought an Extang full tilt, about $300. It is extremely easy to remove and if you'r out you can disassemble it in just a minute or two and have your whole bed to use. I had this on my '01 and now I have an '06 and I'm going to get another one. On the '69 I have the Checkmate hard cover. Looks great but if you need to use your bed I recommend something like the Extang.

BowTieOgre · 12-02-2006, 09:25 AM

I have an ARE hard cover on my '03 and its great, weather tight, secure and easy to open BUT there are times I wish I could easily take it off.

Huck · 12-14-2006, 09:08 PM

I have a well worn sportmaster soft tonneau that was used when I bought it. It has a "lifetime" warranty to the original purchaser for the vinyl cover. USes snaps are can be moved which is nice. Velcro is junk and will blow off over time. I like the idea of easy removal as I often have to take it off for bigger crap I haul.

stepside454 · 12-14-2006, 09:56 PM

I couldnt find one I like that was in my budget...so I made one. John

guttdogg · 12-15-2006, 03:00 PM

I have an Access rolltop cover (soft & velcro) Haven't had any problems with it yet... matter of fact if/when I get a new truck, I'm going to get another one!

A buddy did once have a problem with his velcro rolltop... he forgot to fasten it down, and it blew up and ripped to sh*t... so just an FYI... make sure its down good before taking off on the interstate!

gmcman7202 · 12-15-2006, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by guttdogg

I have an Access rolltop cover (soft & velcro) Haven't had any problems with it yet... matter of fact if/when I get a new truck, I'm going to get another one!

A buddy did once have a problem with his velcro rolltop... he forgot to fasten it down, and it blew up and ripped to sh*t... so just an FYI... make sure its down good before taking off on the interstate!

i have the same cover, i love it. it took me forever to decide what to get, but i am glad it took long for me to decide

droppedgmc · 12-25-2006, 02:59 AM

try looking at a checkmate cover, i just picked one up for my truck.
www.checkerpro.com

StepsideEXT · 01-04-2007, 11:25 AM

Thanks for the input guys. Hardcover is not practical at this time. Don't like the velcro, was looking at the tongue and groove style. Still undecided. Would like to see the different styles in person. Soon
Thanks again

Joe67 · 01-04-2007, 01:02 PM

For colder climates, snaps are out if you use your bed much.

I put the Extang Saber cover on my 2000 GMC during last winter. Great cover in the warm or cold temps. I like it

http://extang.com/docs/saber.html

**Nima** · 01-04-2007, 09:26 PM

I just installed Backflip tonneau cover on my 05 silverado. I love it. It folds in 4 sections and has great quality.

alpha_male0203 · 01-07-2007, 06:21 PM

I have a Truxedo. I like it. It looks good. I paid 400 for it. Worth it. Easy to take off roll up and thing you wanna do to it. Good luck making your choise though alot out there to choose from...

piecesparts · 01-11-2007, 09:48 PM

DEPENDS on how you want to use the truck. I have a hard cover (SNUGLID)on my 84 GMC SWB and it is great for traveling and security. (Numerous Hot Rod Power Tours with it). My daily driver (91 Silverado SWB) has an Extang soft tonneau on it. It keeps the rain, snow and curious eyes out of the bed, BUT it can easily be rolled up when I have that big item to haul home. The hard cover is a little complicated in that respect. That is the way I am going to keep it.

TDs6t9 · 01-15-2007, 08:02 PM

I've got the extang full tilt on my '99 Silverado. Great deal for the money

CAL 58 GMC · 01-18-2007, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Unless you really need one right now I would suggest you save until you can afford a hard cover. You will like it so much more than a soft cover if your trying to keep your contents clean and dry.

I would have to agree with N2TRUX. Save your money and go with the hard top. I have had both the soft top and hard top and by far the hard top has proven to more secure and keeps everything dry. I would take the Snug Top over the Gaylord. I have had both and the Snug Top is the better of the two.

vtblazer · 01-20-2007, 08:59 AM

I'm in the 'save your money' for a hard top way of thinking too.

I use my truck for work and always have to be in the bed but still need to keep the contents dry.

Went with a Pace roll up cover and have never looked back.

Look at it likes it's an investment.

phlegm · 01-20-2007, 09:27 AM

I have a tonneau master cover, no holes, snaps in, bed stays dry and clean.

I like it but admit I dont pull it on and off much.

11-30-2006, 06:51 PM	#1
StepsideEXT Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New England Posts: 4	Tonneau Cover-Which one? Which tonneau cover do you guys like. Snaps, velcro.... Don't have the cash right now for a hard cover, so a soft top would be more practical. Just curious of someone else's opinions. Trying to get a different point of view Thanks Bill

12-01-2006, 12:07 AM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Tonneau Cover-Which one? Unless you really need one right now I would suggest you save until you can afford a hard cover. You will like it so much more than a soft cover if your trying to keep your contents clean and dry. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

12-01-2006, 12:15 AM	#3
Jeff M. Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Pixley, Ca. Posts: 484	Re: Tonneau Cover-Which one? Hard covers are great but for utility I found the soft cover to be a lot better. I bought an Extang full tilt, about $300. It is extremely easy to remove and if you'r out you can disassemble it in just a minute or two and have your whole bed to use. I had this on my '01 and now I have an '06 and I'm going to get another one. On the '69 I have the Checkmate hard cover. Looks great but if you need to use your bed I recommend something like the Extang. __________________ 69 C-10 CST Short Fleet, Factory Air, BB427-400 Auto-2400 stall-tilt-cruise-Tach & Vac Gagues, 4/6 drop, power one piece side windows, Eaton posi.

12-02-2006, 09:25 AM	#4
BowTieOgre Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 1,461	Re: Tonneau Cover-Which one? I have an ARE hard cover on my '03 and its great, weather tight, secure and easy to open BUT there are times I wish I could easily take it off. __________________ 1986 C10 - LWB, 305/700r4, posi, vortec heads

12-14-2006, 09:08 PM	#5
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	Re: Tonneau Cover-Which one? I have a well worn sportmaster soft tonneau that was used when I bought it. It has a "lifetime" warranty to the original purchaser for the vinyl cover. USes snaps are can be moved which is nice. Velcro is junk and will blow off over time. I like the idea of easy removal as I often have to take it off for bigger crap I haul.

12-14-2006, 09:56 PM	#6
stepside454 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: st. louis area Posts: 1,551	Re: Tonneau Cover-Which one? I couldnt find one I like that was in my budget...so I made one. John Attached Images __________________ 75 GMC C-15 short/step factory 454, lowered

12-15-2006, 03:00 PM	#7
guttdogg New Guy Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ocheyedan, Iowa (BFE) Posts: 72	Re: Tonneau Cover-Which one? I have an Access rolltop cover (soft & velcro) Haven't had any problems with it yet... matter of fact if/when I get a new truck, I'm going to get another one! A buddy did once have a problem with his velcro rolltop... he forgot to fasten it down, and it blew up and ripped to sh*t... so just an FYI... make sure its down good before taking off on the interstate! __________________ ~Guttdogg

12-25-2006, 02:59 AM	#9
droppedgmc Truck Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Arlington, WA Posts: 1,346	Re: Tonneau Cover-Which one? try looking at a checkmate cover, i just picked one up for my truck. www.checkerpro.com __________________ '85 swb

01-04-2007, 11:25 AM	#10
StepsideEXT Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New England Posts: 4	Re: Tonneau Cover-Which one? Thanks for the input guys. Hardcover is not practical at this time. Don't like the velcro, was looking at the tongue and groove style. Still undecided. Would like to see the different styles in person. Soon Thanks again

01-04-2007, 01:02 PM	#11
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Re: Tonneau Cover-Which one? For colder climates, snaps are out if you use your bed much. I put the Extang Saber cover on my 2000 GMC during last winter. Great cover in the warm or cold temps. I like it http://extang.com/docs/saber.html __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

01-04-2007, 09:26 PM	#12
Nima Blue 67 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Western WA Posts: 1,169	Re: Tonneau Cover-Which one? I just installed Backflip tonneau cover on my 05 silverado. I love it. It folds in 4 sections and has great quality. __________________ 1953 GMC 3/4 ton: current project 1967 C20: 5.3 voretc with T5 conversion, 4 wheel 8 lug disc brake 1972 Nova: my 4 door sport sedan! 5.3 voretc + T5 conversion. drivable project, FUN!! 1979 Camaro Z28: 5.3 vortec conversion with build TH350: drivable project, Fun to drive 1992 Camaro RS convertible (Z28 clone): 5.3 conversion with build T5: on going project 2005 Silverado 2500, 4x4 Duramax, original owner

01-07-2007, 06:21 PM	#13
alpha_male0203 95 extended cab sportside Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Clinton, Iowa western. Posts: 895	Re: Tonneau Cover-Which one? I have a Truxedo. I like it. It looks good. I paid 400 for it. Worth it. Easy to take off roll up and thing you wanna do to it. Good luck making your choise though alot out there to choose from... __________________ 95 Chevy k 1500 00 Chevy Silverado 1500 07 cobalt Old ladies car]

01-11-2007, 09:48 PM	#14
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Tonneau Cover-Which one? DEPENDS on how you want to use the truck. I have a hard cover (SNUGLID)on my 84 GMC SWB and it is great for traveling and security. (Numerous Hot Rod Power Tours with it). My daily driver (91 Silverado SWB) has an Extang soft tonneau on it. It keeps the rain, snow and curious eyes out of the bed, BUT it can easily be rolled up when I have that big item to haul home. The hard cover is a little complicated in that respect. That is the way I am going to keep it.

01-15-2007, 08:02 PM	#15
TDs6t9 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Portsmouth, VA Posts: 59	Re: Tonneau Cover-Which one? I've got the extang full tilt on my '99 Silverado. Great deal for the money

01-20-2007, 08:59 AM	#17
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Tonneau Cover-Which one? I'm in the 'save your money' for a hard top way of thinking too. I use my truck for work and always have to be in the bed but still need to keep the contents dry. Went with a Pace roll up cover and have never looked back. Look at it likes it's an investment. Attached Images



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01-20-2007, 09:27 AM	#18
phlegm Still Green but learning Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central NC Posts: 1,895	Re: Tonneau Cover-Which one? I have a tonneau master cover, no holes, snaps in, bed stays dry and clean. I like it but admit I dont pull it on and off much. __________________ -- Cory 71 Cheyenne 10 - SWB, 350, "3 on the tree" AC cab 07 Suburban LTZ 4x4 2010 Acura TL 98 Mastercraft "FrankenStar" 225 27253 UPS/USPS IIOY....nope never was

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