Folding Cover and Cameras

[surfdoc81]

Looking to add a hard folding tonneau cover to the ZR2. I have had two Bakflip MX4s in the past and love them but read on this forum that they block the cameras in the 3rd brake light when folded all the way up. Anyone have a hard folding cover that still allows you to use the cameras when folded against the cab? Pics?

 

[ThunderICS]

I know the one sold here will fold up below the light and camera:

Short Bed Hard Folding Truck Bed Cover in Matte Black by RealTruck Advantage®

I ordered it with my truck and they installed it once it came in. I've been pretty happy with it but it's also the only one I've ever used. I've used it several time folded up to haul/move stuff. Been really happy being able to use the camera mode on the rear view mirror and switch to the bed view in the console display screen.

 

[surfdoc81]

I know the one sold here will fold up below the light and camera:

Short Bed Hard Folding Truck Bed Cover in Matte Black by RealTruck Advantage®

I ordered it with my truck and they installed it once it came in. I've been pretty happy with it but it's also the only one I've ever used. I've used it several time folded up to haul/move stuff. Been really happy being able to use the camera mode on the rear view mirror and switch to the bed view in the console display screen.

This is exactly what I’m looking for. Rearview mirror camera and bed camera still working when up. Thanks for the info. How bad does it leak and how’s it look after some time? Fading etc? Thanks.

 

[AXE]

Get the rolling one, they are on Sale right now from resltruck.com.

2024 Chevy Silverado 2500 Bak Revolver X4s Hard Roll Up Tonneau Cover | RealTruck

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[ThunderICS]

Get the rolling one, they are on Sale right now from resltruck.com.

2024 Chevy Silverado 2500 Bak Revolver X4s Hard Roll Up Tonneau Cover | RealTruck

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The folding cover does leak a bit in the corners after a hard rain, but almost all of the bed stays dry. I will try to get some pics tomorrow for weathering. It was 2 years old in August, but I don't notice a huge amount of fade yet.

The rolling cover also looks nice and has the same 400 lb. distributed weight limit. I think you would be well served by either model.

I chose the folding cover as an additional protection for the back glass while halling taller items in the back that may shift or tip while being moved. I also use tow straps and fold it up for extra protection just in case a strap would break. Do I think either of those instances would happen? Probably not, but I also don't want to find out how much the electric back window would cost for replacement.

 

[HighTechPauper]

I think that is a good choice.

I bought my first cover back in 2004, it was the first of the retractable covers made by Retrax, with a little bit of care in keeping channels clear, rollers lubricated, being careful during freezing/snowy weather when it could be hard or impossible to open, it lasted about 10 years before it started to fail pretty bad. I liked it a lot and they have only gotten better since, I would consider one again possibly.


I have essentially the same hard 3 panel tri-fold tonneau cover on mine now, dimensionally anyway. The only genuine associated accessories available from Chevrolet/GMC back then were the UnderCover and Rev brands, Rev is gone now and the new one that seems to have replaced it is RealTruck Advantage.

When I got mine in June of 21 it was a real bargain, back then, with The Chevy Truck Legends old discount code for 20% off it brought it down to a little less than the BakFlip best price ($800), so I picked it up (it was $999 back then).

Mine is working on 3.5 years old (in December), has been on 2 trucks now (21 RST/24 ZR2), holding up great, and where the cushion pads rub when it is folded up and rubs a little paint off, I use a gun bluing or paint pen to keep it touched up and looking like new at just a few inches away, if I didn't there would be little small silver dots of aluminum showing through.

I tend to keep it covered a few times a year with a good anti fade trim restore/protectant, along with all the other plastic bits, this can really extend the length of time they look great compared to not protecting them, if you don't take care of the surface it will look much worse for wear in the first couple of years.

I also know that in time, without some care, the rain will get into the hinges and panel areas and make them heavier with that hard to evaporate water semi trapped in there, and over time it will be harder on the hinges and panels because of this extra water weight that will collect and remain. Eventually the water will soak in and cause deterioration/corrosion faster even on plastics and aluminum. In order to make this cover go 10-15 years instead of 4-6 I try to prop up the panels after rain for a few hours to let most of the water drain out and allow the rest a better chance to evaporate during the dry days.

When this cover finally dies or starts to get ratty looking, I will get another just like it.
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