TruXedo TruXport Tonneau Cover Review

Our verdict

The TruXedo TruXport Tonneau Cover in brief. Who it's for: fast, frequent full bed access is the ma in need. Skip it if security is a priority (buy a hard folding or retractable cover).

Why Roll-Up Wins for Access Speed

The TruXport's mechanism is mechanically simple: one spring tension bar at the front, vinyl fabric attached across its width, and two fabric straps with velcro fasteners to secure the rolled bundle at the front.

Unsnap the two velcro straps at the cab end (3 seconds) Walk to the tailgate pulling the cover (10-15 seconds for a 6.5-foot bed) Roll the cover forward from the tailgate end, walking toward the cab (20-30 seconds) Fasten the velcro straps on the rolled bundle (5 seconds)

Vinyl and Tension

The vinyl material is TruXedo's LoPro QT compound, a coated fabric designed for outdoor UV and temperature cycling resistance.

After one year on a truck parked outdoors in mixed climates: No cracking observed with twice-yearly 303 Aerospace Protectant application Color retention good, black did not fade perceptibly Tension retention: the manual tension system required two adjustment tightenings over the year (seasonal thermal cycling changes the vinyl length slightly) The manual tension adjustment is a practical advantage over spring-tension systems.

Springs wear out, a spring-tensioned cover that loses spring tension sags permanently.

The TruXport's bolt-adjustment tensioner can be tightened indefinitely as the vinyl relaxes with age.

Weather Resistance

The TruXport uses rear tail seal and side rail seals.

In normal rain: the bed stays predominantly dry.

In a sustained heavy ra in with wind: some water enters at the tailgate seal, typically 2-3 cups over a 1-hour downpour.

Cargo in soft bags or boxes stays dry.

Security

The TruXport's security is the same as no cover: the vinyl material is cuttable.

It is a deterrent, not a security measure.

Anyone motivated to access the bed can do so in seconds.

This is true of all soft tonneau covers.

Installation

Installation time: 30-45 minutes for first-time installation.

Tools required: none, all fasteners are hand-tightenable.

The side rails clamp to the bed rail, the front tension bar mounts between the rails, and the vinyl attaches to the front bar.

The instructions are clear and the fitment for truck-specific ordered covers is correct.

Who Should Buy It

Fast, frequent full bed access is the ma in need Carrying tall cargo that requires the cover removed entirely Fuel economy improvement at highway speeds matters You need to leave just the tailgate section open for long cargo (buy Extang Trifecta)