Tonneau (Snapless or Snaps)
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Tonneau (Snapless or Snaps)
I searched the tonneau cover threads and didn't want to start another one. But here I am anways.
I was wondering what people's experiences were with both the snapless covers and the ones with the snaps. Which seals better, ease of roll up ands down, things like that. I'd appreciate if I could get some feedback on these. (Any hard top is out of the picture and the roll-ups are too expensive)
I don't want this thread to be this brand over this brand, rather snapless vs snaps.
Thanks
James
I was wondering what people's experiences were with both the snapless covers and the ones with the snaps. Which seals better, ease of roll up ands down, things like that. I'd appreciate if I could get some feedback on these. (Any hard top is out of the picture and the roll-ups are too expensive)
I don't want this thread to be this brand over this brand, rather snapless vs snaps.
Thanks
James
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I had an Extang with snaps at one point. Very nice, but in anything but the warmest weather (and in direct sun at that), it was a bear to snap back on. Sorry, no experience with the snapless variety.
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It depends on where you live, how cold it gets in the winter, and how much you will expect to use it in the winter. I have the snap variety, live in Northern Ohio where in winter it gets down close to 0 often enough through winter and unless I absolutely have to take the cover off, it stays on the entire winter. Even when the temp drops below 40-50 it can be a pain to get the cover to stretch far enough to hit all of the snaps. Right now it's rolled up since I have to take my tractor to the folks to help with leaves and then back to mine, but as soon as I can get my truck in my folks heated garage or get a warm, sunny day the cover will go on until spring.
If I had it to do over again, I would have spent the extra money and got one that doesn't snap. A co-worker has the type that is on a slider system that just rolls up in the front, and he never thinks twice about opening it in winter. Both his and mine do keep the contents dry and help slightly with gas mileage...
If I had it to do over again, I would have spent the extra money and got one that doesn't snap. A co-worker has the type that is on a slider system that just rolls up in the front, and he never thinks twice about opening it in winter. Both his and mine do keep the contents dry and help slightly with gas mileage...
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DO NOT get snaps if you live in a cold weather area!!! It took three people to pull on a corner in the winter to get it to strech far enough to snap. The snap-less looks better to a nice clean look.
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I have the Access brand which I think is like the Truxedo and uses velcro along the sides and the lock in bar at the tail gate which drops in seconds and provides good even tension, it also locks, as far as vinyl cover locks that is. It is five years old and still is in great shape and goes through cold winters with ease. I first considered the roll and lock for better security but after seeing them ice up and freeze solid I'm glad I didn't, although they provide far better security.
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I agree that snapless are by far more climate friendly and look much better. However if you have a snapper, my brother found a hot trick. With the front snapped pour hot water across the cover, snap the back first then the sides while it's still warm. Kind of messy but effective.
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I have an access and so far I love it it's snapless and has two locksa at the tailgate. Also at the cap it has two tensening wheels for the temp. changes. The folks at access have been great when I had to call. Look on autoanything they have all types and good prices
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Extang's snaps are reversible for cold weather (the snaps are off-center on metal tabs - the snaps slide off, then you put them back on upside down, allowing the snaps to all me higher and, thus, closer together for cold weather use). I haven't had to play with that feature in south Florida, but it's nice to know it's there.
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I have a Berlin cover with snaps and the back crossmember is spring loaded to stretch the top once the snaps are in place. It is also hinged so you can access the box like a hardtop. So far, I have had no problems.
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I like the adjustability of the snaps if I'm carrying something that's going to stick out the back a little. I don't know much about the snapless, but with the snaps I can basically carry something that'll stick out on either corner, in the middle, or on a side, and still be able to secure it for slower driving.
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My brother has one on his truck, and it uses velcro all down the sides, and it attaches to the tailgate with a locking-type bar. (not sure how to explain it). I also dont know of the brand.
BUT, he lives in upstate NY where it gets to below freezing al the time, and it never fails to come together very easily.
The thing with snaps, is that they are in a fixed location. They wont expand and contract with the weather conditions. The velcro allows you to be off a little bit while still holding strong.
BUT, he lives in upstate NY where it gets to below freezing al the time, and it never fails to come together very easily.
The thing with snaps, is that they are in a fixed location. They wont expand and contract with the weather conditions. The velcro allows you to be off a little bit while still holding strong.