Access cover and lorado Vs. Truxedo!!!

netitan · 11-08-2006, 10:05 AM

I have seen alot of questions about the differences on access covers and truxedo covers so i thought i would give my 2 cents worth on these. The truxedo is a good cover but the access is a better cover.

-The material on a Access cover product is a specially grained vinyl that only access cover has the tooling for. I was described to me like this: Your couch and seats usually break down due to dirt getting trapped in the fibers and over time rubbing aginst each other breaking the product down. Tonneau covers are the same the "Leather" graining on most tonneau covers is a standard grain done by the vinyl mfg not the tonneau mfg. Access is bought w no graining and then added by Access not as deep to prevent dirt from becoming trapped and breaking the tonneau cover down.
-The angle at which the rail is laid over is also a specific angle 66 degrees to be exact. If you look at the cover even a display will do this when you lock the rear down the front velcro is already attatched on a truxedo and by securing the rear the velcro actually will tear at the hook and Loop fastening system that is why truxedos velcro slides in the track access does not do this any one w a access cover can tell you when they close the rear the front velcro still has to be sealed down. the rail on a Lorado or access is also a 2" contact patch vs 1 1/2" on a truxedo.
-As for the latch: the latch on a truxedo is a aluminum latch latching on a aluminum rail this combined with the normal vibration of the truck will wear the latch out faster. An access cover has Fiberglass reinforced Nylon latches and parts nearly indestructible! Also the Latch on a Truxedo is what keeps the cover closed if you have looked at a truxedo and played w it you have noticed when you trip the latch the cover will pop open this is due to the fact that there is constant pressure on the latch. On a truxedo closing the rear over center is what keeps the cover closed not the latch(no constant pressre on the Latch)!
-The adjusters: a truxedo has 2 flat tipped screw driver slots that when screwed in put pressure on a spring. An access cover has a threaded rod that moves the front header bar forward no tools needed also lasts longer springs will loose tension over time.
-Parts: both covers carry a lifetime mfg warranty. BUT such as the buckles the buckels on a truxedo are sewn on if you break one they will happily get you a new one but having someone unstitch and resew one on is on you. The buckles on a lorado access cover are bolted on and if one breaks they will send you a new one and it is matter of taking one bolt out and putting it back in w new buckle in place. Access covers also come w an additional weather seal in the front. All seals are made of the same stuff the cover is made of= lifetime seal warranty! The additional weather seal however is not it is a rubber/foam seal 2 seals on the front of an access vs 1 on a truxedo.
-One last bit of info the access cover comes over the top of the tailgate and the truxedo only comes up to and meets the tailgate.

Which ever way you decide to go both covers will do the job but the access covers will do it better!!!!

deepcdvr · 05-04-2007, 07:02 PM

Thanks for the info! I just checked online, though, and the access cover is about 100 bucks more...

rvandam · 05-04-2007, 07:34 PM

I can't judge the truxedo. But I can tell you I had an Access cover on my previous Titan (52000 miles) and it looked like new after all those miles.

On my present Titan, I had an Access installed again. design is slightly different, with the metal bar nearest the cab a little larger (which screws up carrying my motorcycle a little). Other than that, I am really happy with it.

techiboi · 05-04-2007, 08:07 PM

Great info there. I have an '04 Titan and I installed it on my truck a couple of months after I bought my truck back in '04. Let me just say that the access cover keeps my stuff dry, looks great rolled up or down/easy to roll up/down, and other truck owners i know like the way it does not look like those cheap covers flappin' in the wind with the support bars making it bow.
Quality product

UWSkier · 05-10-2007, 08:22 AM

I've never seen a Truxedo look good after a couple years of use. They're usually pulled away from the velcro on the sides and flapping in the breeze. The Access covers are WAY better built. Look at them side by side. Plus, then you don't have that gay "Truxedo" badge staring everyone behind you in the face.

AGRADELEOUS · 05-10-2007, 03:18 PM

Another Access promoter. I had a Truxedo on my Ram. After buying the Titan and doing some reserch, I went with the Access Laredo. I think it's a much beter built cover, and better looking too. I've only had it a couple of months, so I can't really judge the long term. When I got rid of my Ram, the two year old cover looked 5 years old IMO though.

Titantexan · 05-10-2007, 06:04 PM

Truxedo sent me some replacement parts and did'nt even ask for proof of purchase, now that's customer service. I've had mine on for about 2 years and I take really good care of it and use 303 cleaner on it and it still looks new. Btw nobody has ever commented on my gay Truxedo badge. lol

I am sure the access cover is great but I read so many good things about the Lo-pro that swayed me to purchase it.