Lazer Lite Tonneau Cover

MotoGP Blue 33 · 03-09-2009, 09:14 PM

Since I still haven't scene ANYTHING on here for these tonneau covers, I thought I would make a post about them. Even though these are OUTRAGEOUSLY expensive, they look like they offer the BEST overall package of any tonneau cover when you consider all of these features: appearance, durability (aluminum coupled with powder coat), security, strength, etc., minus the cost. I am really thinking about taking the bite and ordering one of these since I haven't heard of anybody else owning one of these. Please let me know if anybody has any experience with this company or cover. It too sad that they don't market them anymore because I really think they would sell more, especially to the hard top fiberglass customers.

MotoXFreeStyle61 · 03-09-2009, 09:27 PM

You have a link or pics of it? I have a tonneau cover. I guess I can "google" it.

MotoXFreeStyle61 · 03-09-2009, 09:31 PM

$795.00 plus $149.00 shipping. Wow, that is a hefty pricetag, espcially that shipping. I think the one thing I hate about my roll up tonneau is that it makes so much noise when you get up to highways speeds or when its just plain windy.

http://www.lazerlitecovers.com/index.html

MotoGP Blue 33 · 04-22-2009, 04:36 PM

Okay I just took the bite and ordered one today. Here in a couple of weeks after it's done being fabricated, powder coated, shipped, and I get it installed w/ a DynoLock electric tailgate lock (09 w/ a backup CAM), I will post some PICS & a review.

WilsonTheDog · 04-22-2009, 05:21 PM

$795 is not bad at all for a hard tonneau. Let us know how you like it.

MotoGP Blue 33 · 04-22-2009, 08:06 PM

Exactly, this is one heck of a Tonneau for those who prefer fiberglass or hard one-piece covers. According to their website, it's 50% thicker @ the center than a F-150 hood (SLIGHT dome shape for water runoff), & can support 1500LBS! Plus it has a VERY clean/flush look. Trust me, I will let TW know if this cover lives up to its hipe.

radkow · 09-09-2009, 11:07 PM

So did the Lazer Lite not live up to it's hype?

MotoGP Blue 33 · 09-09-2009, 11:52 PM

YES IT DID! This cover has met AND surpassed all of my expectations. If you have any specific questions about the cover itself, feel free to ask!

militaco · 09-10-2009, 12:02 AM

How about posting a pic? thanks.....just curious.

Kyouto42 · 09-10-2009, 12:16 AM

Yea some pics and show some weight on it. Seems like a directly competition for undercover, though $100 or so more.

DriverSound · 09-10-2009, 02:08 AM

looks like prices went up to $895 plus $99 shipping.

ETAV8R · 09-10-2009, 03:01 AM

WOW
I thought for a moment I was going to sell my undercover until I saw the price.
These look like great covers but not at that price.

acesii · 09-10-2009, 04:02 AM

PICS!

radkow · 09-10-2009, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MotoGP Blue 33

YES IT DID! This cover has met AND surpassed all of my expectations. If you have any specific questions about the cover itself, feel free to ask!

Which style of cover did you get? Standard black powder coat finish? Colored? Carpeted underside?
Seems like they no longer offer the top-locking version shown in some of the pictures on their site (just locks from underneath). Do you have a key lock in the tailgate or just electric lock?
How do you use the cover? Just for storage? Ever had to remove it to haul something taller than the bed wall?
Any vibration on the freeway?
Any wear and tear not caused by you in the few months you've had it?
On the 2009 Tacomas the top of the tailgate is slightly shorter than the top of the bed rail cap - does this gap present any issue (security or letting water in?)

radkow · 09-22-2009, 10:52 PM

I ended up getting a Lazer Lite. I was initially looking at the Fold-A-Cover G4 and the BakFlip HD (which I'm still not sure if they have one for my model), but Lazer Lite won out. It's only been a few days, but no regrets so far.

I think I was going for a cover that was sturdy, decently secure and looked good. Since it's rare that I haul something large without notice, I didn't really require the convenience of the folding covers.

Took me about 4-5 hours total but so does every upgrade (stereo, tailgate lock). Some of us are just slow. The box it comes in is huge and unpacking it so as not to scratch it did take a little while. It was packed very securely which is good. Color instructions and labeled parts make this install easy for even a novice. I recommend reading all of the instructions first to get an idea of what you're doing. Try to have a 2nd person there to help you install (for lifting or maneuvering the cover - even though it's aluminum it has a decent weight to it). I did it myself, but if you're not careful it would be very easy to accidentally drop this and screw up both your truck and the cover.

I dont even notice it when I'm driving, freeway or otherwise.
Looks great - blends in with the trim nicely
50-gallon Coleman cooler fits inside with an inch or so to spare (Tacoma access cab bed is not too deep), but the cover is adjustable and can be raised a little if need be.
So secure that if my DynoLock ever fails, no one will be able to get in, including me (yes, I need a key lock)
Installed it in 95F heat and inside the bed was much cooler than outside in the sun.
There is a slight gap in the back due to the tailgate being lower than the bed rail, but the rubber seals included close this gap. It's too small to get your arm in there to unlock the cover.

acesii · 09-22-2009, 10:54 PM

Nice, I like it!

SRQ TACO · 09-22-2009, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MotoXFreeStyle61

$795.00 plus $149.00 shipping. Wow, that is a hefty pricetag, espcially that shipping. I think the one thing I hate about my roll up tonneau is that it makes so much noise when you get up to highways speeds or when its just plain windy.

http://www.lazerlitecovers.com/index.html

I never notice noise with mine on the highway but it does move in the wind. I got the Extang Freedom Cover.

XC4ME · 09-23-2009, 10:25 AM

radkow, thanks for the review. Looks great!

03-09-2009, 09:14 PM	#1
MotoGP Blue 33 Junior Member Joined: Oct 2008, #9980 Location: Fairchild AFB, WA Posts: 6 09 White DC TRD Sport 2009 Double Cab Automatic	Lazer Lite Tonneau Cover Since I still haven't scene ANYTHING on here for these tonneau covers, I thought I would make a post about them. Even though these are OUTRAGEOUSLY expensive, they look like they offer the BEST overall package of any tonneau cover when you consider all of these features: appearance, durability (aluminum coupled with powder coat), security, strength, etc., minus the cost. I am really thinking about taking the bite and ordering one of these since I haven't heard of anybody else owning one of these. Please let me know if anybody has any experience with this company or cover. It too sad that they don't market them anymore because I really think they would sell more, especially to the hard top fiberglass customers.

09-10-2009, 12:16 AM	#10
Kyouto42 Not Chris4x4'd... yet. Name: Jake Joined: Aug 2008, #8614 Location: Maricopa City, AZ Age: 25 Gender: Male Posts: 1,307 08 PreRunner TRD OR 2008 Access Cab Automatic 4.0L V6 BHLM // Color matched grill // Metra i-pod adapter // Color matched rear bumper (thx Oakley) // Wet Okole's	Yea some pics and show some weight on it. Seems like a directly competition for undercover, though $100 or so more. __________________ "O pitiful shadow bound in darkness, looking down upon others and causing them pain, a soul drowned in sinful karma... Want to try dying this once?" — Enma Ai. (Jikogu Shoujo) TW AZ - Butcher Jones Cleanup Crew (Saturday, December 12th)

09-10-2009, 03:01 AM	#12
ETAV8R 4th Marine Air Wing Joined: Feb 2008, #4832 Location: SoCal Posts: 263 MGM 09 Access Cab 4X V6 TRD OR 2009 Access Cab Automatic	WOW I thought for a moment I was going to sell my undercover until I saw the price. These look like great covers but not at that price. __________________

09-10-2009, 04:02 AM	#13
acesii Senior Arshole Joined: Jun 2008, #7120 Location: Hampton, VA Age: 23 Gender: Male Posts: 493 08 RR AC SR5 4x4 2008 Access Cab Manual 4.0L V6 K&N Cold Air Intake, RED Rear tail light bulbs, BHLM, Rear differential breather line, Factory Skidplate painted BLACK, DRL's, YELLOW bulbs in Fogs Turn Signals and Marker lights, Painted center emblem BLACK, Sockmonkey "Nor-Cal" decals all BLACK, Redline tailgate damper, Redline Hood Struts, Painted center Emblem on steering wheel BLACK, 12V always on, Foglight mod, 17" TRD Sport rims - also painted them BLACK, BLACK powdercoated acorn lugnuts, Nitto Terra Grapplers 265-70-17, 1.5" wheel spacers, Painted exhaust pipe BLACK, BLACK emblems all the way around, Rear BLACK bumper from base model, Radical RED "sport" grille-surround, Factory Toyota Bed extender, RED maglight mounted on each seat's side, TRD GREY ball-type shift knob, BLACK billet shorty antenna 13", Custom mounted Scangauge II under stereo, Aftermarket HU, Hardwired Garmin GPS 260W, YELLOW Tint on fog lights, TSB suspension NO LIFT, Weathertech floor liners, Removed front mud flaps, 3rd Brak	PICS! __________________ NEW BUILD PAGE UPDATED OCT 2009

09-22-2009, 10:52 PM	#15
radkow Rookie Joined: Dec 2008, #11939 Location: Los Angeles Gender: Male Posts: 5 09 Access Cab 2009 Access Cab Automatic	Done I ended up getting a Lazer Lite. I was initially looking at the Fold-A-Cover G4 and the BakFlip HD (which I'm still not sure if they have one for my model), but Lazer Lite won out. It's only been a few days, but no regrets so far. I think I was going for a cover that was sturdy, decently secure and looked good. Since it's rare that I haul something large without notice, I didn't really require the convenience of the folding covers. Took me about 4-5 hours total but so does every upgrade (stereo, tailgate lock). Some of us are just slow. The box it comes in is huge and unpacking it so as not to scratch it did take a little while. It was packed very securely which is good. Color instructions and labeled parts make this install easy for even a novice. I recommend reading all of the instructions first to get an idea of what you're doing. Try to have a 2nd person there to help you install (for lifting or maneuvering the cover - even though it's aluminum it has a decent weight to it). I did it myself, but if you're not careful it would be very easy to accidentally drop this and screw up both your truck and the cover. I dont even notice it when I'm driving, freeway or otherwise. Looks great - blends in with the trim nicely 50-gallon Coleman cooler fits inside with an inch or so to spare (Tacoma access cab bed is not too deep), but the cover is adjustable and can be raised a little if need be. So secure that if my DynoLock ever fails, no one will be able to get in, including me (yes, I need a key lock) Installed it in 95F heat and inside the bed was much cooler than outside in the sun. There is a slight gap in the back due to the tailgate being lower than the bed rail, but the rubber seals included close this gap. It's too small to get your arm in there to unlock the cover.

03-09-2009, 09:27 PM	#2
MotoXFreeStyle61 lsocoee gives me bad rep... Joined: May 2007, #1616 Location: Lubbock, TX Age: 23 Gender: Male Posts: 722 06 PreRunner SR5 4Cyl, Access Cab, 5 2006 Access Cab Manual 2.7L 4Cyl Black Head Light Mod, Tacoma All Weather Mats, ScanGauge II, Tonnaeu Bed Cover, 40% Tint, Added Fog Lights, 600W x 1 Alpine MRP-M650 Amp, Alpine 10" Type-R SWR-1022D Sub, Secondary Air Filter Removed, Day Time Running Lights, K&N Drop In Air Filter (oiled), Westin Bullbar (Black Powder), Alpine IVA-W505 w/Nav, JL Audio 6.5" Front Speakers, Toyota SR5 Seat Covers, 2.5" Toytec Spacer	You have a link or pics of it? I have a tonneau cover. I guess I can "google" it.

03-09-2009, 09:31 PM	#3
MotoXFreeStyle61 lsocoee gives me bad rep... Joined: May 2007, #1616 Location: Lubbock, TX Age: 23 Gender: Male Posts: 722 06 PreRunner SR5 4Cyl, Access Cab, 5 2006 Access Cab Manual 2.7L 4Cyl Black Head Light Mod, Tacoma All Weather Mats, ScanGauge II, Tonnaeu Bed Cover, 40% Tint, Added Fog Lights, 600W x 1 Alpine MRP-M650 Amp, Alpine 10" Type-R SWR-1022D Sub, Secondary Air Filter Removed, Day Time Running Lights, K&N Drop In Air Filter (oiled), Westin Bullbar (Black Powder), Alpine IVA-W505 w/Nav, JL Audio 6.5" Front Speakers, Toyota SR5 Seat Covers, 2.5" Toytec Spacer	$795.00 plus $149.00 shipping. Wow, that is a hefty pricetag, espcially that shipping. I think the one thing I hate about my roll up tonneau is that it makes so much noise when you get up to highways speeds or when its just plain windy. http://www.lazerlitecovers.com/index.html

04-22-2009, 04:36 PM	#4
MotoGP Blue 33 Junior Member Joined: Oct 2008, #9980 Location: Fairchild AFB, WA Posts: 6 09 White DC TRD Sport 2009 Double Cab Automatic	Okay I just took the bite and ordered one today. Here in a couple of weeks after it's done being fabricated, powder coated, shipped, and I get it installed w/ a DynoLock electric tailgate lock (09 w/ a backup CAM), I will post some PICS & a review.

04-22-2009, 05:21 PM	#5
WilsonTheDog Biggest asshole on this board Joined: Nov 2007, #3496 Location: Murrells Inlet SC Gender: Male Posts: 3,297 07 Prerunner SR5 DC/SB V6 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 V6 Magnaflow 12576 muffler & chrome tip, Westin step bars, Firestone Destination A/T 265/75/16, stubbie antenna, 27% tint, Pop N Lock, AFE ProdryS, bed mat, Husky liners, D-rings added, Access Literider tonneau	$795 is not bad at all for a hard tonneau. Let us know how you like it.

04-22-2009, 08:06 PM	#6
MotoGP Blue 33 Junior Member Joined: Oct 2008, #9980 Location: Fairchild AFB, WA Posts: 6 09 White DC TRD Sport 2009 Double Cab Automatic	Exactly, this is one heck of a Tonneau for those who prefer fiberglass or hard one-piece covers. According to their website, it's 50% thicker @ the center than a F-150 hood (SLIGHT dome shape for water runoff), & can support 1500LBS! Plus it has a VERY clean/flush look. Trust me, I will let TW know if this cover lives up to its hipe.

09-09-2009, 11:07 PM	#7
radkow Rookie Joined: Dec 2008, #11939 Location: Los Angeles Gender: Male Posts: 5 09 Access Cab 2009 Access Cab Automatic	So did the Lazer Lite not live up to it's hype?

09-09-2009, 11:52 PM	#8
MotoGP Blue 33 Junior Member Joined: Oct 2008, #9980 Location: Fairchild AFB, WA Posts: 6 09 White DC TRD Sport 2009 Double Cab Automatic	YES IT DID! This cover has met AND surpassed all of my expectations. If you have any specific questions about the cover itself, feel free to ask!

09-10-2009, 12:02 AM	#9
militaco Senior Member Joined: May 2009, #17501 Location: Hawaii Gender: Male Posts: 260 2009 Double Cab, '99 Regular Cab 2009 Double Cab Automatic 4.0l	How about posting a pic? thanks.....just curious.

09-10-2009, 02:08 AM	#11
DriverSound Senior Member Joined: Mar 2009, #15329 Location: 91765 Gender: Male Posts: 387 09 DC TRD OR 4X4 2009 Double Cab Manual 4.0L TRD CAI, URD MAF Calibrator, Spintech Muffler	looks like prices went up to $895 plus $99 shipping.

09-22-2009, 10:54 PM	#16
acesii Senior Arshole Joined: Jun 2008, #7120 Location: Hampton, VA Age: 23 Gender: Male Posts: 493 08 RR AC SR5 4x4 2008 Access Cab Manual 4.0L V6 K&N Cold Air Intake, RED Rear tail light bulbs, BHLM, Rear differential breather line, Factory Skidplate painted BLACK, DRL's, YELLOW bulbs in Fogs Turn Signals and Marker lights, Painted center emblem BLACK, Sockmonkey "Nor-Cal" decals all BLACK, Redline tailgate damper, Redline Hood Struts, Painted center Emblem on steering wheel BLACK, 12V always on, Foglight mod, 17" TRD Sport rims - also painted them BLACK, BLACK powdercoated acorn lugnuts, Nitto Terra Grapplers 265-70-17, 1.5" wheel spacers, Painted exhaust pipe BLACK, BLACK emblems all the way around, Rear BLACK bumper from base model, Radical RED "sport" grille-surround, Factory Toyota Bed extender, RED maglight mounted on each seat's side, TRD GREY ball-type shift knob, BLACK billet shorty antenna 13", Custom mounted Scangauge II under stereo, Aftermarket HU, Hardwired Garmin GPS 260W, YELLOW Tint on fog lights, TSB suspension NO LIFT, Weathertech floor liners, Removed front mud flaps, 3rd Brak	Nice, I like it! __________________ NEW BUILD PAGE UPDATED OCT 2009

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