Gator EFX Hard Trifold Cover 5 Month Review!  

Thank you for your honesty, really appreciate it. Getting harder and harder to find reviews like yours. Keep staying true to yourself man. Great video

Now this is a high-quality review!!! Very informative and honest👍

Just got my EFX cover today for my 2021 GMC Sierra. Thanks for this and your earlier video. I will install mine tomorrow if the weather permits. Thanks again.

Good video. I was seriously considering this cover. Gator appears to be a good company. With that said I wanted full bed access on my F150. I opted for the more expensive FX3. Just ordered it yesterday. Looking forward to receiving and installing the cover. Your review and account of Gator customer service moved me in the direction of the FX3 over other manufacturers. These covers are a huge investment. It’s refreshing to hear when a company stands behind their products. Have a Merry Christmas.

My gator efx cover just arrived this weekend, and Im installing it while watching your video, right now. Good job with your videos and future videos. I have liked, and subscribed. Thanks for sharing!

Awesome review. Thanks for taking the time to do it!

This is a very thorough review. Thank you for taking the time to make such a good video.

Great video sir! No BS unboxing. Very fair assessment of this. I just bought a 2023 GMC 1500 Denali truck. I want a hard cover but I have no idea what I’m doing! You have been very helpful.

Thank you! I’m doing my research now to purchase my 1st TC so your video is truly helpful! Aloha from Colorado!

Thank you for this video. Shopping for a tonneau currently. I like the fact that they backed up their product by sending you a new one.

Compared a lot of covers before watching this video. Going to go with the EFX, thank you for the detailed video!

Looks like a quality product as far as durability! Great review! I like that you are honest!

I do have to say, you did a great job with your descriptions of all the Pros and Cons. The Gator FX3 does fold up all the way. None of the companies who sell these type of covers say they are waterproof. You'll always get water in from the sides of the tailgate. The water line on the box isn't an acurate perception of water. That box has probably gotten wet several times. That was not from just one rainfall. Cardboard soaks up water until it stops and then dries out. The longer it stays wet, the higher the water mark will be. As far as the price, the cheapest one I have found that's as good as this one is nearly $1000.00. The other one i'm looking at is almost $1200.00. It's not because the prices have gone up. I started pricing these covers over a year ago, the prices haven't changed much. They were just as expensive a year ago as they are now. I priced this exact cover for my 2019 GMC, it's $729.00. You got a good deal on it. I didn't choose this one for the main reason that it doesn't fold all the way up to the cab. So it really isn't a Tri-fold cover. It's a bi-fold cover. It's actually a false advertisement. I had an A.R.E. hard tonneau cover on my 2009 GMC and loved it, except when I needed something in the front of my bed. I had to crawl over everything to get what I needed.

this is a really great review. Thanks for this amazing video!!!

Awesome job reviewing this EFX cover. I just purchased one for my 2020 Ranger, I wanted a hard top cover and decided last week it was time. Definitely a con with the last 1/3 section not able to pivot, I bring my mountain bikes out and usually just put them in the bed, I'll have to use my bike rack 100% of the time now, but not a big deal.

Great informative video. I just purchased the exact same cover for my 2020 Chevy Colorado. I haven't installed it yet. I am definitely concerned with any water getting into the bed of my truck. Great information and keep up the good work!

An actual real life review. Thank you for the honest info.

My husbands truck had the hard covering. The only thing I hated was wen I took it to the store (sliding the packages). 😂 Ayyeee now that’s a fancy foldable one. ❤️you really take good care of your vehicle.

To answer your closing question, I have a Back country, tri-fold soft cover. And it actually got destroyed yesterday by one seriously nasty wind gust. It was so crazy that the cover curled over the can and smacked the windshield! No idea how it didn't shatter it, and crazier war my gf was in a parking lot, in the truck when it happened. So that's why why I started watching reviews, as mine is completely ruined. Thanks again, good review!

Your intro is so cool, I’m tuned in! 🙌🏾

Thank you for the honest review, I was planning on buying one but I ended up buying the rough country bed cover

Just bought this cover. Thank you for sharing your experience! Hopefully mine fits like your second cover.

Just ordered the EFX for my Ram a few days ago. Thanks for your video I will know what to look out for!

I just got my Gator efx cover for a 6.7 bed it's still in the box I will be installing asap however your video was great looking forward to the update on the new cover

Awesome cover protection love the security type material protects your items from criminal love it bro

Within the first minute I'm already like snap... Cuz I been looking at this same cover. Alright time to continue the review! This was a good review, real world, real use driven. I also use affirm, and I'm currently using them for a watch in fact. I suggest them as well. My only quandary is i don't think you're bed had that much water sitting in it. But i definitely do think it had leaking issues for sure. Keep in mind that paper absorbs water rapidly. It will climb up quickly on a box in even a small amount. That box looks like a long series of leaks getting in, which is unfortunate for sure for the truck owners with this cover. But their customer service is legit af. That makes me want one i think even over the last ones I was interested in. I can't blame them for wanting a destruction video, makes them feel good about staying good with their customers. Thank you for the review, very thorough, I wish more people would do longevity reviews. Rock & Roll, Mack!! \m/

It’s the editing skills for me, dope 🔥🔥

Good review. Thought about getting this cover for my truck ('22 Tundra) . Gator says it will open all the way. If I do end up going with it, I will call and confirm. It is cheaper than the others. The old cliche "you get what you pay for" comes to mind, so I'll have to weight it out vs the $900 covers. My first tonneau cover was for my '07 Tacoma. Paid about $350 for a knockoff Backflip style hard cover. It did it's job, but now that I've had a nicer cover, I realized it really wasn't that great. Had similar issues as you. Wasn't that water proof and also, when I would shovel off the snow, the rubber seams got cut up by the shovel (lesson learned) and that further lead to additional water getting in. My next truck '19 Tundra, I went with a Gatortrax cover. I liked it a lot. Well made, but paid about $1250 for it. A little harder to slide open than the videos showed, but wasn't really an issue. The biggest issue was that it took up about a 12"x12" x 6'w portion of the front of my bed, real estate I lost. Also, I would constantly slam the cover of it with my skis and longer garden type tools, dinging it up. I know, it's a truck, but still. So now I'm thinking going back to a flip cover, but a traditional open only from the rear. I'll compare videos of this one to other pricier ones now that I've seen this video. So thanks for posting it. A couple things of note while watching your video. The reason you get better milage is due to the reduction in wind resistance, particularly on the highway. I believe that fuel savings also has to do with the rough nature of the top of the cover. A smooth surface in the rear of your truck actually performs worse from what I hear, has something to do with turbulent vs linear flow. If you're getting the 5% better fuel economy, you're saving about $100/yr (if you drive 12,000 mi/yr @ $2.50/gal). Another thing, make sure your drain pipes work as they're supposed to. Hose off the cover with the gate open and search for leaks. Another thing, for things coming loose (like the part at the tailgate), use a 2 part epoxy like jb weld. Find one that doesn't set brittle, but has a little give. I believe you're better off fixing these mInor issues on your own instead of dealing with the manufacturer. One final thing, I've noticed I get more water intrusion when the water drains towards the cab as opposed to the tail gate (based on the slope of your driveway, have your tires on the uphill side, but YMMV depending upon your truck and cover. Some covers fit some beds better than others.

Thanks for the video, just ordered one for my truck

Oh wow nice review yes that box don't get damage inside it for months, nice 👍👍👍

I have been watching tonneau cover videos for the past week, and I must commend you on this one. Fantastic info, and great presentation. Looking forward to more of your content.

Better air flow over the bed = better MPGs. Great video BTW I just placed the order for this exact cover because of you, I appreciate it.

Good video man thank you and God bless all, the way to end ordering one of these thanks again

Well I can honestly say, I love it! Very sturdy 💪🏾

Got the same one as you. Thanks for the info!

Helpful video! Thank you!

This was very interesting! Great review :)

Nice video! Thanks for the info.

Nice review! I have one too, just put it on. So far so good. I would say the reason they asked for a pic of you destroying is so they know you couldn't sell it again, thereby getting a free cover!

Excellent Review!!

Thank you for the comprehensive review. Based on your review, I just ordered one. I just want to suggest something about the water infiltration issue. Those plastic round covers for the front access holes should really be installed. There is a lot of splash that can get into the bed from there. Most installation instructions say to drill a hole in the plastic plug to pass the drain hose through. I will even use some silicone there when I install mine. Again, thanks for the great review.

great review, thank you!

I’m waiting on the cons because this is dope to me 💛✨

I’m glad I watched your video. I’m going to find a different cover. Thanks!

Great video, covered all points

I bought the Gator FX for my 2022 tacoma. The gator fx allows me the full use of my truck bed. I get a little water penatration, but that's due to the toyota bed top rail design, and sometimes there are driving rains. I'm pleased with it.

I have watched this video and the follow up video in my researching a cover for our new truck. I'm impressed with this cover at this price and that Gator sent a replacement cover! My comment is a that I think the water damage to the box is actually the box soaking up water from below not from above. Probably the water in the truck box is minimal but the bit that was there soaked up into the cardboard just like a paper towel on a spill.

Great video man...I just got this same cover, installing tomorrow on my 2024 Ram 1500. Hopefully your second cover and my first don't have the issues that the first one you got did!

Good video 🫡 I have rough country and believe me I have the same problems bro .. and don’t forget they scratch very easy

Great video it really helps 👍🏻

I love your video, thanks for a very informative view on this. I'm shopping for covers now for my 2019 Silverado. I want hard for the same reasons you mention. Been looking at the ROugh Country which near as I can tell is basically the same as your Gator. I would prefer if the last section near the bed folded up, or could be quickly removed. Considering a retractable, but hate to go into debt for this right now.

Got the same one, great review! Honest!! Not like the sponsored folks

Would love get an update on how the new cover is holding up. Thanks for the honest review.

Nice review of this cover. All tonneau covers are going to allow some amount of water into the bed. Looking at the cardboard box in your bed, it looks like it has absorbed water over time, and the water wasn't actually to the level of the line on the box. If you plan to keep items in your bed regularly, I would keep them in a waterproof container to prevent any water damage in the future. Also, you can trim the excess bulkhead seal that extends beyond each sideof your cover.

Thanks for the review. I'm looking at folding tonneau covers and found your video very helpful. One question, what engine does your truck have? I have the 5.0 and would love to get 19 mpg 😁

.7 MPG in these days will pay for the cover in a few fill ups haha, thanks for the video.. I cant believe how stressful it is to research truck bed covers.

Plan on buying one for my high country just trying to decide what brand considering the gator will see great video

Glad it feels more solid than the other one. NHY to you x

For the past year I have been seen reviews on tonneau covers on RU-vid in order to decide which cover to buy for my 2022 Ford Maverick. It has come down to three, Gator, Roll n Lock and Under Cover Ultra Flex. I’m surprised that Gator had these with these flaws. Thx for the vid.

Gator EFX and so far I have been very fortunate to not have had any issues with it.

great vid. Nice watch too.

I bought a similar gator cover to the one you have for my tundra 5 years ago. The panels are now sagging & the aluminum sheets that compose the exterior of the cover have completely separated from whatever the material is internally (my guess is particle board). I never had any issues with leaking water or gaps at the edges. However, the rails that allow the locking clips to latch make my plastic bed ledge protectors rise up making them appear beveled time to time. I have to go around the bed and pound them down so they sit flush again. It doesn’t affect the function of the tonneau cover in any way but it’s a nuisance nonetheless. Aside from that, I’m thinking I’m going to get the hard plastic cover this time from gator. Although I like the appearance of this model (sleeker) I have to imagine the polymer one will last longer than 5yrs.

Thanks for the video… looks like I’ll be goin with the Rough Country

Realtruck says always to close tailgate before latching final section in place, i noticed you closed your tailgate while the cover was latched but very good review

JB weld that trim piece. My issue was with the mounting brackets and my Ram bed. Those brackets are pretty worthless because the lip under the rim of the bed is less than 1/2”, so there’s not much for the brackets to clamp onto. I had to painfully drill into the lip of the truck bed, making this semi-permanent.

Thanks for the honest review! I had a rough country top mount tri-fold hard cover. Had some miner bodywork done and the body shop removed it and forgot to reinstall it before I drove away. The second I reached the turnpike it flew off. So I called them, they were so sorry for it that they bought me a new one but it is the flush mount. Not sure I like that. It looks good but all the rubber, needed drainage, seals may not last? Not too sure I like the swap. Any feedback would be appreciated.

Good review. I have one on my F150. I recommend closing the tailgate first, then drop the cover to protect the seal over the tailgate.

Have one just like that and transferred it to my new high country. Never really minded about not going all the way open, was very weary of the ones that lean on the cab.

Sucks when you spend that kind of money and have issues. My “ Backflip “ brand trifold cover was 900 , but it’s built just a little bit better and the portion closest to the cab opens up so you can use the whole bed. I need to check my fuel mileage and see what I’m getting, would be interesting to see if it’s lower with 20” wheels. Did you notice one of your white lights on the third brake light is out? Looked like the drivers side wasn’t working. Hope you and the family have a great Christmas this weekend, thanks for the content, hope that new cover works out better for you.

I have owned 2 Gator covers and you are correct. Gator stands behind their products.

Great video, really appreciate the content review. I wound up buying a Gator FX tri fold cover for my 2015 Colorado.

Normally you cut the rubber/foam piece they give you to the length of your bulkhead (front of the bed of the truck) that way the seal lays flat on the bulkhead and the side of the truck. Maybe give that a shot if you're still getting water in it.

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So just some pointers I want to give. This is exactly like my Rough County cover. 1st thing I did was got better weather stripping up at the front of the bed. I took that one off that the manufacturer sends. Also I have the same bed liner in my truck. Those bed liners do not have a perfect 90 degree angle like the bed itself does. So therefore the rails will not set all the way against the front of the bed like it should. That allows leaks. Also there is a small gap where the bedliner and the bed rail caps don't meet at the front of the bed. There is a small gap on each side right where the bed liner goes over the front of the bed. I took 2 small pieces of the weather stripping I used along the front of the bed and placed inside these 2 gaps. It did not fix the leaking 100% bit made it 10 times better.

The original one you per just probably was sitting in the warehouse a long time before you got it and that is why it was dusty. Probably a little bit of dry, rot and shrinking on the plastics and rubber from heat. I bought pretty much the same cover from Rough Country and I’m waiting on it to arrive

I have one that is a tri-fold like yours (not the one I ordered), I ordered one that opens all the way up. The only problem is I have a small leak in each corner when I go thru a carwash, besides that no other issues as of yet. The on that I had ordered was around $750.00 and now it is "currently unavailable"' so this one will do for now and I runs around $100.00 cheaper. I will keep checking to see if it is available again and when it is I will order it and sell the one I have now!

Great video ty

Thanks for the run down man. I think I’ll roll the dice on one. I can’t spend 1500 on one.

Glad you got the hard secure one cause most ppl dont

Great review!!! Did you look at the gator FX3 instead of the Gator EFX?

I helped my friend install one of these in her truck and it did not look as easy as you make it seem!!!

Great review! I'm shopping now for my 2020 GMC Sierra, they run $750 which you right is not cheap. I'll shop a little more, can you tell me how you like it after a year since you posted this video?

How has your new cover held up to leaking? I have the same cover with pretty much the same problems as your first one. The seal on the corners are not glued down and it leaks badly. I have tried sealing every light gap I can find and I still get puddles in my truck bed. I am going through Gator to try and get a new one. Just curious to see how your new one has held up. Thanks!

I like how you did the pros and cons, did that trim piece come off near the tailgate like the first one?

I’m actually thinking about buying this one. Hopefully it still is holding up.

Thanks for the video. I'm doing my research now on these and was liking what I saw on these Gators. But now I'm not sure. How about an update on the replacement. Is this one better? Is it leaking like the first one? Thanks.

Hey I would opt for trifold for full access. I want a Heavy Duty hard bed cover made to secure what’s in bed. I’m not going to be using the top of cover to haul anything. This covers go from $600-$1300 dollars. A Diamond Back or Renegade go for $3000 . I would pay $1500-$2000 for a Top Notch made cover to secure my truck bed. I’m checking out several others one being BakFlip trifold. Companies can and should make better hard covers because there are plenty of interested customers. Excellent video tutorial

i just bought a Gator FX3 Tonneau Cover and watched your video hoping to get some install tips, looks like it will install similar to yours. Did you have to cut away any of the plastic bed liner to install the 4 rail brackets?

I bought mine and just installed it. I just heard thunder too. Let’s see how it does bro!

Hey I like cover. They probably upgraded it if it’s few faults but I need to have full access. Maybe the Trifold covers out there. How’s it holding up for everyone Excellent video tutorial

Thanks for that video I got a gator fix that has the kick stands to allow for full access for my ‘10 Silverado the one problem I’m having it moves from side to side from the middle to the tailgate I don’t have a bed liner in it or rail covers I have contacted gator sent pics hopefully I get good results has anybody else had this issue

How is this new one holding up? Any issues? Looking at getting the Gator FX one that folds all the way up so basically i have full access to my bed.

great video. just bought a Silverado 2022 and was looking at the Gator since it says its American made. Please update us on the replacement cover Gator sent you. did it work better?

Great video, I was unsure of weather or not to get one. Watched this and decided not to. Thank you!

I’m on Amazon, they have a 2021 gator hard bed cover but idk if it will fit my 5.5 ft bed 2022. Some people say the 2021 won’t work but some say it will work. Not sure but also I have bed rails in my truck already soooo I don’t think I’ll need those ?

I was looking at this and the rough country. This had features I liked but the Rough country has a 5 year warranty and claims to be weatherproof. This is supposed to be made in the USA. RC in China. The removal of this I like but reports of leaking bothers me. Great video. I subbed.

I have the one that opens up to almost 100 percent and it also drips water to the inside, mine came with one of the side plastic seals torn it might be where the water is coming from.

I just purchased the Gator EFX hard cover and received it. Waiting to install on my Ford F-150 Thanks for your video- will help me watch for issues. You did a great job covering key issues and so impressed you covered replacement. Will e curious how the replacement holds up and whether it resolved issues you had seen on first cover Thank you!

I bought the same tonneau cover gator efx and the clamps that hold the rails on keep sliding off. When I Tighten them they start to slide some and within a day the tailgate ones fall off. Very frustrating. Did you have this issue?

Tonneau cover looks good on the truck.......you got better fuel milage because the air is coming down from the cab and hitting a smooth surface without much restriction......with out the cover the air was hitting the middle of the bed and hitting the tail gate.......good luck with everything.....