Product Review: GatorCovers.com

[Eagle]

Reviewed item: Gatortrax MX Tonneau Cover

I was originally looking for a topper for my Ram, but Leer stopped making them for Rams after I placed my order, so I took that as an omen and decided to look at other options. TCG came through and recommended GatorCovers.com one day. They had a sale going, so the lower cost got me hooked on the idea of a roller canister cover for the truck.

I ordered this cover and it showed up two days later.

Started on the install Sunday morning.

The directions were in full color and well written. Packaging was top notch as well. Everything was in the packages as described in the instructions, so I assembled and installed the cover with the assistance of my wife and youngest daughter. (The entire thing gets assembled outside the truck then put in place in the bed)

All it takes is a few measurements to make sure the tracks are aligned, then you clamp it in place with a set of shims between the tailgate and the rails.

The cover sat nicely in the bed right out of the box, very little adjustments needed. I'm also very happy with how the cover seals to the bed.

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[Bruce Jibboo]

 

[Yaj Yak]

that's a pricey ass bed cover.

but fuckkkyeah looks awesome

 

[Eagle]

500lb weight limit on top with it closed too.

Every single joint in the cover has its own set of sealed bearings that allow it to slide in the tracks. This cover is really well built and STURDY as hell!

 

[Eagle]

The cover has its own keyed locking mechanism, which allows it to operate independently of the tailgate, but fully secures the bed. The handle that pops out of the covered area on the left of the cover actuates the lever mechanisms which are rod driven, not just a cable pull or something similar like folder covers have.

All in all, very happy with the topper!

 

[Yaj Yak]

how far down does it hang in the front of the bed

 

[Eagle]

I'll have to get some more pictures with the top rolled into the canister, but I'd say its probably 10-12" from the top of the bed rails.

 

[Yaj Yak]

so you could get a good handful of sheets of plywood/drywall in there with the bed closed still.

 

[Eagle]

so you could get a good handful of sheets of plywood/drywall in there with the bed closed still.

Definitely!

 

[BeerOrGasoline]

Glad you like it Dan! Seemed like it would fit your needs when I tossed the idea out

 

[Eagle]

Sure did!

 

[SleeperLS]

Looks great! So what you are really saying is that everyone with a truck and an open bed should get one of these.

 

[FESTER665]

I love all this work you're doing and it still has temp plates on it!

 

[EmersonHart13]

Where is the picture of Dan standing on the cover in full Panda pose?

 

[Eagle]

 

[1MEANGT]

I couldn't tell by the tailgate. Is that a RAM?

 

[Eagle]

Pretty sure that it is. I'll turn on the light bar so you can see it better next time.

 

[Chester Copperpot]

I couldn't tell by the tailgate. Is that a RAM?

I'm not sure. It might be a Dodge.

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

looks good.