Tonneau Cover Options for 4th Gen Tacoma

[k2idle]

Top 10 Tonneau Covers for 2024+ Tacoma​

I’ve been looking into tonneau covers for the Tacoma and realized there are a ton of options out there, so I put this list together to compare the ones that stood out the most. A cover is one of those upgrades that changes how you use the truck bed, keeping gear dry, locking things up when needed, and even helping with MPG a bit. The tricky part is figuring out which style actually fits the way you use your truck.

Who Tonneau Covers Are For​

If you’re tired of throwing gear in the bed and having it sit out in the open, a tonneau cover makes a big difference. They’re for anyone who wants to:

• Keep gear protected from weather and theft
• Decide how much of the bed to keep open vs covered
• Add a cleaner look to the truck without going full camper shell

What To Think About​

Before picking one, I’d think about how often you need full bed access, whether you’ll ever mount things on top, and how much security matters to you. Soft roll-ups are cheap and easy, but hard folding and retractables give more strength and peace of mind.

UnderCover Select Hard Folding​

I like this one because it’s a straightforward hard folding option. Strong panels, folds toward the cab, and doesn’t look bulky.

• Folds forward for full bed access
• Cable release on both sides
• Weather-sealed edges

Check price online: https://realtruck.com/p/undercover-select-hard-folding-tonneau-cover/

BAK Revolver X4S​

This one’s clever: it rolls up but still uses aluminum slats for strength. You get the security of a hard cover without losing bed access.

• Rolls up on rails behind the cab
• Aluminum slats with locking system
• Low profile look

Check price online: https://realtruck.com/p/bak-revolver-x4s-tonneau-cover/

Extang Trifecta Signature 2.0​

Good choice if you want something lighter and simple. It’s a soft tri-fold, easy to flip open, and doesn’t cost as much as the hard covers.

• Marine-grade vinyl
• Upgraded clamps for security
• Tri-fold design for partial access

Check price online: https://realtruck.com/p/extang-trifecta-signature-2-0-tonneau-cover/

TruXedo TruXport​

This is one of the entry-level roll-up covers. Not fancy, but it does the job if you just want to keep gear dry without spending a ton.

• Soft roll-up vinyl
• Lightweight and easy to use
• Basic clamp system

Check price online: https://realtruck.com/p/truxedo-truxport-tonneau-cover/

RetraxPRO MX​

If budget isn’t an issue, this is one of the premium retractables. Heavy-duty aluminum, retracts on rails, and you can even put weight on top.

• Ball-bearing roller system
• Strong aluminum slats
• Flush design with tight seals

Check price online: https://realtruck.com/p/retraxpro-mx-tonneau-cover/

Peragon Retractable​

Peragon’s system is unique because the whole cover can actually come off when you don’t need it. It’s all aluminum, retractable, and lockable.

• Retracts toward the cab
• Full lock system
• Fully removable design

Check price online: https://www.peragon.com/shop/covers

Rough Country Low Profile​

For the price, this one gives you a flush hard tri-fold look without going too far up the ladder in cost.

• Low profile hard folding
• Simple latch system
• Rapid install

Check price online: https://www.roughcountry.com/product/toyota-tacoma-low-profile-tonneau-cover-47415551b

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Rough Country Roll-Up​

Same brand, but a different take, this one’s the soft roll-up version. Budget-friendly and easy to throw on.

• Soft roll-up vinyl
• Lightweight build
• Quick install

Check price online: https://www.roughcountry.com/product/toyota-roll-up-bed-cover-50415551

Rough Country Soft Roll-Up​

An even simpler version for people who just want basic coverage.

• Budget soft cover
• Affordable
• Easy clamps

Check price online: https://www.roughcountry.com/product/toyota-soft-roll-up-bed-cover-42415551

DiamondBack HD​

This one is in a different league. If you’re hauling heavy gear or want to load stuff on top of the cover itself, the DiamondBack is built for it.

• Can hold up to 1,600 lbs
• Weather-sealed and lockable
• Rugged aluminum build

Check price online: https://diamondbackcovers.com/products/diamondbackhd

Final Thoughts​

I tried to cover a mix here: budget roll-ups, mid-range tri-folds, and the heavy-duty retractables and load-bearing covers. Personally, I think it comes down to how much security and strength you really need. If you just want to keep stuff dry, the soft covers do the job. If you’re carrying expensive gear or want to mount on top, hard covers and retractables make way more sense.

 

[tacomel]

a couple more things to consider for a tonneau cover:
-how much weight (distributed load) can it handle - can you haul things on top, and how much snow could it handle?

-can it work with bed bars or other bed rack system? Many of of the tonneas have options to get an integrated track that bed bars can be installed on. Others like the diamondback can have bed bars installed or work with a 3rd party bed bars like Billie bars.

-how is it installed? Some of them require relocation of the Tacoma rails while not a big deal for some trims the way it installed could prevent access to other things in the bed

 

[FL_Jake]

I went with the TruXedo and it was an easy install and also budget friendly.

 

[rustytaco]

Solid list. There are so many options to choose from with different variations. Insane selection overall. If I went this direction, I'd probably opt for something like a Retrax, the hard cover that rolls into the canister in the front of the bed.