z40acp Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Got a new to me 2006 Chevy truck and would like to go with a hard tonneau cover. Looking at Undercover or Extang's Solid fold. Anyone own one of these or another brand that you would recommend? Would like to know how weather proof the Extang is. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvb Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 I'll not do a solid folding cover again... after using a soft cover for years I "upgraded" to a folding cover from Advanced Cover. Has 4 folding panels. Was great at first... but then the seals at the hinges started to go. The only time I've gotten more water in the bed was with no cover at all. Kinda a pain when hauling big stuff as the panels take up too much bed space (1/4 of the bed). Kinda a pain hauling small stuff to lift the panels to get into the back end. This winter I'm switching back to a soft cover. I've regretted my choice since a few months after buying it. Oh, when necessary, good old duct tape has solved my leaky hinge problem..... problem with that basic design in general is if the seals leak at all, you have multiple points right over the bed for water to drip in vs leaking in a little around the edges. Extang may have better seals, I don't know. They make good stuff. They weren't doing that kind of design 5 yrs ago when I got mine. -rvb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangeman711 Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 I've got a SNUGTOP on my 03 Ford F150. It works extremely well and doesn't leak,even when going thru the car wash. Also has an emergency release inside the cover so no one can be locked in. It has one key lock in the center that works dual locks on both rear corners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm iprod Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 I have an older snug top that has the double locks one at each rear corner on my 1999 Dodge2500. Great lid, really sturdy. I think that the new ones with the single safety lock are a little better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joer Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 I have a Fold-A-Cover on my F150, 6 1/2' bed, for the past 5 years - it has been great - no leaks, lockable, - still looks great.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Santiago Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 my comments on the undercover.. undercover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Santiago Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 (edited) duplicate Edited December 1, 2009 by pas44 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z40acp Posted December 1, 2009 Author Share Posted December 1, 2009 Thanks for the feedback. The Fold a Cover, no leaks after 5 years sounds good. I like the Caddy they have too. The SnugTop with the spoiler would be a nice. Nobody have the Extang Solid Fold? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z40acp Posted December 1, 2009 Author Share Posted December 1, 2009 pas44, I could not get your link to work. Did you like the Undercover? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Santiago Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 (edited) I must have linked it incorrectly. here is a copy of my post. (Yes I like it) I currently have an 2009 F150 Crew Cab 6.5' bed ----- i have the rhino liner and the "Undercover" tonneau cover. I've had no leaks with my cover. It weighs 58 lbs and is removeable rather easily. The front struts unhook and the back is attached with knobbed handles that screw in. It comes with 2 hooks to attach to a wall to store the cover when it's removed. My wife and I can have it on and off in less than 5 minutes. It also has dual locks. I had the ARE hard cover on my last truck. Having the option to easily remove the cover is a big advantage when you need to use the full bed. ----- Edited December 1, 2009 by pas44 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyoshooter Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 You may also want to look at silvershield from Az. My father had one on a two differnt trunks 10 year time span. No leaks, lockable, and full bed access. Trying to save money for one right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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