I need some feedback on hard tonneau covers. Because of the styling, I'm leaning towards either the Leer or the A.R.E. Anyone out there have experience with either? I have an '02 F250, flareside (short bed). Both hide the rail cover, which is what I want. I have heard some negative reports regarding the Leer, but I don't know if they've corrected any of the poor quality issues that were troublesome for some consumers.

 

I have the Leer TSC600 on a 99 150 Flairside.
If I had to do it all over again, I would choose a different brand. It's a pain to keep it aligned with the bed, as it tends to shift every now and again. It's not horrable, just not completely satisfied with it.

 

I've got a Le Bra brand. Only had it a couple weeks, but so far it seems fine. The frame clamps to the bed rails and the cover has a plastic 'runner' on it that slips under a groove in the frame. Works pretty well. You can lower the tailgate without having to remove the cover. Cost under $200 at GI Joes.

 

Hey S-76,

The shifting problem is the hinge itself. It is a hook that goes into a rail. There is nothing to prevent side-to-side movement of the hook within the rail. The dealer I bought my Leer from said to put a machine screw in either side of the hinge to prevent this. Apparently it works and does not prevent removal.

Other than that I have no complaints with my Leer. The structure is quite solid as I have stood on the lid a number of times ( don't ask)

 

Snuglids are good too!! Had mine over two years and it is holding up great!

 

Thumbs up to the ARE LSII lid!

Excellent fit and no drilling.





Baj

 

I had an ARE on my 95 Dakota had the lid for 4 years with no problems. Put another ARE on my 98 F 150 longbed. About a year latter I found a crack comming from each side of the latch about 1 inch long. The dealer ordered a new lid with no questions asked. It has been good except you have to lift it up straight or it will hang up on the rail protectors. Dealer talked me out of a leer on both trucks.

 

Hi J-150...

Thanks for the info. I'll take a look at it. I don't think I'll be drilling though. About every 6 months or so, I loosen everything up and realign it. It's just a pian..that's all. The fit and finish is good, I'll give it that. I will still prob. try something else with the next truck. Just to see what else is out there....

 

I prefer the versatility of a soft cover, however most are cheaply made. I recently purchased a truxedo soft tonnaue cover that I am completly satisfied with. The sides attach with velcro and it has a constant tension system that keeps it tight. It also comes in 7 different colors and the bows are attached to and roll up with the cover. More information is available at www.truxedo.com.

 

I have the leer 700 series on my 2001 f150 custom cab.
It came stand. with the carpet. I installed a bed rugg that
matched the carpet perfect. I love the leer. looks great
only thing I did do it was change the lock to a ked pad
style.