Soft Low Profile Tonneau Covers

Soft Low Profile Tonneau Covers:  These are the most popular of all soft bed covers.  These covers sit almost flush with the bed rails. They are always tight and flat as a board due to their advanced auto tensioning systems.  They take about 30 minutes to install with common tools, and they look GREAT.  Definately the best looking of all soft covers.  They roll up to the cab and then tie off the rolled cover allowing you to use the entire bed without removing the cover.  There are a lot of benefits, and that is why they cost the most. Besides the price, I really cannot think of any cons.  They are usually very water resistant.  Most manufacturers claim a very robust seal that is "water resistant".  This is especially true when you use the tailgate seal that many of them come with.  I have put this type on several trucks.  I can tell you from personal experience that when properly installed, you can expect to be thoroughly surprised at the amount of water that is not in there after the biggest rainstorms.  We just had a "flashflood" last week and I had about 1/2 cup of water near the tailgate after driving around all day in the rain.  These covers have the same locking tail rail as the folding covers and better snapless models, so if your have a locking tailgate, they are pretty well secured. 

 

The Extang Revolution is a great Low Profile soft cover that boasts the following options: Quick and easy installation Durable construction that will last Full use of the truck bed and stake pockets Built in security when combined with tailgate lock Lifetine warranty on tarp and frame	The Truxedo Lo Pro is a low profile soft rollup tonneau cover that has the following features Quick and easy installation Velcro side rail fastening system for a consistent seal Full use of the truck bed and stake pockets Built in security when combined with tailgate lock Lifetine warranty on tarp and frame

 

Tonneau Cover Model	Cost	Stake Pocket Access	Difficult to operate (ie has snaps)	Installation Time	Bows rollup with Tarp?	look	security	water and dust resistance	Percent of full bed access without uninstall	Open and close time	Strength to support weight
LOW PROFILE SOFT TONNEAU COVERS
Extang Revolution	HIGH	YES	NO	20min	YES	BEST	BETTER	BETTER	100	30 seconds	none
Truxedo Lo Pro QT	HIGH	YES	NO	20min	YES	BEST	BETTER	BETTER	100	30 seconds	none