In the market for a tonneau cover. I had an Extang Vinyl roll up on my s-10, but dont think the soft ones look as good on the big trucks. However, money is an issue. I cant be droppin $1000 on something that really is just for looks (and mild mpg improvement from reduced drag). Here's what my requirements are:

1. Look good
2. Able to be removed easily to haul large items without prior planning.
3. Cost efficient

I dont know, after those perameters, seems like soft tonneau is what would fit best. How will that look?? Anyone have pics?

 

Cant toss a price but have you looked into a "hard" tri fold? If im not mistaken i believe they arent much more than a soft cover.

 

yah ive got a soft tonno on mine rolls up in seconds so should never get in your way

sorry its kinda covered in snow but will kinda give you an idea

 

i was just looking around and seems like the tonno i have goes for under 500$ but that was just a quick look sure you can find it cheaper .

edit = just found one for like 300$ actually

 

which hard top tonneau would be better to get - a plastic foldable one or a fiberglass one?

 

i would say foldable. a regular hard tonno realy restricts your access to the bed

 

check out Access covers. I have the regular access roll up with ladder rack. I think they sell just the tonneau for about 300-400. I had a truxedo before, and my friends with lund, etc all wish they had mine after using it.

http://agricover.com/index.php/products/category/C9/

 

thanks for all the replies... i may have to go with the soft tonneau. i just love the look of the shiny black fiberglass lids

 

WOW im really impressed with the Access covers... they look like just what im looking for. may have to get one of them

 

74charger...does yours collect water? My old tonneau had 3 braces in the middle to give the tonneau a curved shape to allow water to run off. i dont see it in the access ones. im looking at the vanish. apparently extang has a line to rival the access line...