[ROBSRTL]

Also I can only speak to my BAK Flip on my G1. It does leak very minimally so it does not by any means be considered flooding. The ribs in the floor keeps things dry.

It does block full opening of the trunk, but does not block the rear cargo lights. Which I have replaced with V-Leds LEDs. I also added a small LED strip light on each side of the frt or cab end of the bed under the cover to help light up under the cover at night.

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[smufguy]

Here are my thoughts OEM vs Aftermarket

PRO
- Fit and Finish is excellent
- ability to access the in-truck-storage with the lid fully open
- after market racks work with OEM bed covers
- warranty and availability many years down the road
- reliability as it is OEM accessory
- sealing is tight
- reliably buy used and for cheaper (years down the road)

CON
- Price, too expensive as new
- Weight, as it is rather heavy
- New ones still retain much of its price and still expensive


I own a $250 TonnaPro entry level tri-fold soft cover on my G1 and it has served me just fine for the last 4 years. it does flap a little on highway speeds, but is locked on sturdy. The clamps on the front get stuck when removing, but a little jiggle gets them loose. Hardware supplied by them do rust and they cost probably around a penny. Upgrading to SS hardware is a must for longtime reliability.

 

[14v6]

The biggest problem with the OEM is that it dents when folded unless you take precautions to disperse the weight on the rubber blocks.

Yes, it has no rails which is huge but you still have to open it to get the trunk open all the way which is a PITA compared to a trunk or a hatch. Fortunately, there's sufficient clearance to throw grocery bags in the trunk without opening the tonneau.

It's not the best looking as it sits high.

You have to remove it to get access to all of the bed, important to know this for they type of use that you will have.

I expect all tonneaus to leak. However, the leakage on the OEM I have found to be minimal. Some have had hinge leaks but I haven't had this issue.

I think next time around for the next truck, I'll research the Bak Revolver, seems like a nice rollup.

 

[cvbanda]

Steve, Does the Extang Trifecta cover interfere with your Ridgeline trunk opening? Thanks

Charlie

 

[wjfyfe]

Steve, Does the Extang Trifecta cover interfere with your Ridgeline trunk opening? Thanks

Charlie

Well, I just ordered the https://www.etrailer.com/Tonneau-Covers/Honda/Ridgeline/2019/EX94590.html?vehicleID=20191624122 cover myself so I will have the answer in a week or so unless somebody provides the info here first?
Bill

 

[wjfyfe]

While I am waiting for our cover to arrive I decided to pose this question to etrailer.com, here is their response:

The Extang Trifecta Signature 2.0 Soft Tonneau Cover part # EX94590 which is a fit for your 2019 Honda Ridgeline will sit on top of the bed rails therefore you will be able to fully open your in-bed trunk. Most covers that sit inside the bed rails will only allow for around 80% access but you don't have to worry about that with the Extang Trifecta Signature.

Bill

 

[ROBSRTL]

My only problem with soft covers is as they age they shrink. Which in my opinion looks nicer. But the problem is when try6 to close them it become harder. Unless they have fixed that I would go with a hard cover.

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[smufguy]

My only problem with soft covers is as they age they shrink. Which in my opinion looks nicer. But the problem is when try6 to close them it become harder. Unless they have fixed that I would go with a hard cover.

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4-years and counting on the soft cover with no issues with shrinking. I used to use the cleaner that came with the cover and now after every wash I just use the regular interior vinyl/plastic protector on them.

 

[ROBSRTL]

4-years and counting on the soft cover with no issues with shrinking. I used to use the cleaner that came with the cover and now after every wash I just use the regular interior vinyl/plastic protector on them.

I agree. I'm talking about past that. I ran a soft rollup cover on my 93 Dodge Dakota for years. Used their preservative and then switched to mineral oil. I was told that that was the main ingredient in vinyl. That worked to a point, the vinyl just continued to shrink. Was not worth the fight to remove it to load stuff so took it off.

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[wjfyfe]

While I am waiting for our cover to arrive I decided to pose this question to etrailer.com, here is their response:

The Extang Trifecta Signature 2.0 Soft Tonneau Cover part # EX94590 which is a fit for your 2019 Honda Ridgeline will sit on top of the bed rails therefore you will be able to fully open your in-bed trunk. Most covers that sit inside the bed rails will only allow for around 80% access but you don't have to worry about that with the Extang Trifecta Signature.

Bill

I just finished installing the Extang Trifecta Signature 2.0 Soft Tonneau Cover and the answer to the question will the trunk open all the way and I can now say definitively that it will. The gaskets do rub marginally on the cover's rails, but it does easily open fully, (with the cover folded back.)

Bill

 

[DaveMaikut]

I just finished installing the Extang Trifecta Signature 2.0 Soft Tonneau Cover and the answer to the question will the trunk open all the way and I can now say definitively that it will. The gaskets do rub marginally on the cover's rails, but it does easily open fully, (with the cover folded back.)

Bill

Curious how the install was. Install Guide indicates needing to cut slots in the bedliner. Was that at all painful? Any sense of how the cutouts might impact the bed when running without the bedliner?

 

[DC43Viking]

I went with the factory cover. Bought it at Bernardi for about $800 with freight. Pros: No bed rails, easy install, trunk opens reasonably high with cover in place (need more? fold up the rear panel - easy), easy on/off, no holes/cuts in bedliner. Cons: not much. I've heard people complain about the weight - no worse than a couple of 2 x 12s. Heard complaints about leaks - drove through the 40+" rain in east Texas last week and got a few trickles at the front of the bed through the factory indents in the bed (don't know what they're properly called). Doesn't lock - show me a locking bed cover that a motivated thief can't defeat in 3 minutes with simple hand tools. If it's valuable, I'm not relying on any bed cover to protect it.

The factory cover may not have all the bells and whistles, but I think it's (comparitively) a great value.

 

[wmrawls]

I went with the BakFlip MX4 Hard cover. I used the Leonard dealer for the ordering and install and I am very happy with the look and the security. ( I had the Honda dealer install the tailgate lock yesterday). The only negative is that the bed trunk does not open 100%. It is probably about 80 or 90% opening, which does not really impact my ability to use the trunk for my normal onboard storage. I really like the look on my BE and am pleased with the security of the bed now. I went hard top because I frequently have some expensive fishing gear that I transport when I head to the hills and my flyrods and reels are, for sentimental reasons, very important to me and not having to break them down completely is a good thing. All in the cover cost me $850 plus $50 installed with a 3 year warranty on both the cover and install. Since I have only had the BE for 3 weeks I am still making it MINE with accessories. Nuff said.

 

[ToddHorst]

I went with the factory cover. Bought it at Bernardi for about $800 with freight. Pros: No bed rails, easy install, trunk opens reasonably high with cover in place (need more? fold up the rear panel - easy), easy on/off, no holes/cuts in bedliner. Cons: not much. I've heard people complain about the weight - no worse than a couple of 2 x 12s. Heard complaints about leaks - drove through the 40+" rain in east Texas last week and got a few trickles at the front of the bed through the factory indents in the bed (don't know what they're properly called). Doesn't lock - show me a locking bed cover that a motivated thief can't defeat in 3 minutes with simple hand tools. If it's valuable, I'm not relying on any bed cover to protect it.

The factory cover may not have all the bells and whistles, but I think it's (comparitively) a great value.

Can you fold it up to cover the rear window, to access the full bed like BAKFlip, or when folded the entire way, it lays flat, and takes up like the last foot?

 

[johnson-rod]

I bought the OEM cover 2 years ago from Bernardi during one of their sales with free shipping. I think it works well and looks good. Leaks a little around the front because of those seams in the bed. It is easy to install. It weighs a bit over 50 lbs but I've put it on and off several times by myself with no problems. It ain't flimsy. It has a nice solid feel. I haven't had the dimple problem but I almost never drive with it open. It has no lock itself but after installing the locking tailgate everything is secure.

 

[14v6]

Can you fold it up to cover the rear window, to access the full bed like BAKFlip, or when folded the entire way, it lays flat, and takes up like the last foot?

The only real drawbacks I see with the OEM cover are it limits full bed access, it is not sleek looking and unfortunately the rubber blocks dent the first panel when it's folded. I knew of the first two limitations when I purchased but the denting is a deal breaker. I don't think I've ever folded the cover to open the trunk, too much of a pita and it's a pita to open the trunk when the cover is closed go figure. It doesn't leak much I stuffed some backer rod in the depressions where the right angles meet and think it may have helped somewhat. I've only removed the cover once that I can recall and that was to get a snowblower. Sheet goods and lumber have all fit with the gate open or closed. What drew me to the OEM was no bed fails and when in the folded position it could accommodate trash cans laying sideways. Phineas answered all my questions so I purchased.

 

[2ToFly]

Ok, the only reasons I did not install oem..
1. Way too expensive.
2. Way too heavy. Unless you are a Hercules, you are not removing in by yourself.
All the covers leak a small amount.
I installed a BAK G2 folding cover.
Have been very happy with it. Even after extreme rain and washing car , very small amount of water in bed . By no means would I worry about amount of water in bed . Miniscule.
BTW I drive a 2010 RTL.

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Reasons I opted for the OEM tonneau cover:
1. You get what you pay for. It's a hard cover. I weigh 180 and can stand on top of it; however, I wouldn't jump up and down on it.
2. The average man can remove the OEM cover easily with a rudimentary understanding of center of balance. I'm well into my 60s and have removed it numerous times as needed, by myself.
3. I don't believe you can find a leakproof tonneau cover which doesn't compromise cargo space in some manner. The OEM cover doesn't intrude on cargo space whatsoever.
4. You can take it to your Honda dealer for warranty repairs.



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[Pleease]

Here are my thoughts OEM vs Aftermarket

PRO

• Fit and Finish is excellent
• ability to access the in-truck-storage with the lid fully open
• after market racks work with OEM bed covers
• warranty and availability many years down the road
• reliability as it is OEM accessory
• sealing is tight
• reliably buy used and for cheaper (years down the road)

CON

• Price, too expensive as new
• Weight, as it is rather heavy
• New ones still retain much of its price and still expensive

I own a $250 TonnaPro entry level tri-fold soft cover on my G1 and it has served me just fine for the last 4 years. it does flap a little on highway speeds, but is locked on sturdy. The clamps on the front get stuck when removing, but a little jiggle gets them loose. Hardware supplied by them do rust and they cost probably around a penny. Upgrading to SS hardware is a must for longtime reliability.

Really old post, but just wondering if you know about how much the OEM cover weighs. Seems like that should be easy to find by googling, but has eluded me so far. Would kinda like a hard cover for security, but in any case want to be able to take it off by myself when needed.

Thanks.

 

[Sparkland]

Really old post, but just wondering if you know about how much the OEM cover weighs. Seems like that should be easy to find by googling, but has eluded me so far. Would kinda like a hard cover for security, but in any case want to be able to take it off by myself when needed.

Thanks.

The Honda tonneau weighs 59 lbs.

 

[northernlights]

want to be able to take it off by myself when needed.

Thanks.

You must be retired. :}