TruXedo LoPro vs. Access Lorado

scienceguy · 06-28-2009, 04:53 PM

Howdy!

I am looking at putting one of these covers on my 09 DC Short Bed. I think there are pros and cons to each and I could use some help making my decision. Here's how I feel about each so far...

The TruXedo Lo Pro's benefits are the lifetime warranty and the automatic tension adjustment. One downside that I've heard with Tacomas is that once installed, you lose some function of the sliding rails on the inside of the box.

This is where I've been told the Access Lorado works well with Tacomas. Once installed, the sliding rails still have full function. However, I don't believe the Lorado has a lifetime warranty or automatic tension adjustment.

For those of you that have either of these covers, please let me know what you do or don't like about them.

If you don't have one, but could share some knowledge on the subject, please do!

brutalguyracing · 06-28-2009, 05:08 PM

truxedo i have had one for 3 years on a nissan frontier worked amazing.....sumer winter never had to adjust it

shaX 07 · 08-06-2009, 02:49 PM

I'm currently having the same debate between these 2 covers... we need more input!!!!!

briangp · 08-06-2009, 03:03 PM

Advantage Accessories. Locks in to factory bedrails in about 2 minutes. Less time after initial install. Its tri-folding and hard shell vinyl covered. Removable in about 30 seconds. Seals up rather nicely. Retain use of factory bedrails still.

silver6 · 08-07-2009, 02:32 AM

Love me some truxedo! Had one on my chevy hd and loved it too!

MattN03 · 09-26-2009, 04:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shaX 07

I'm currently having the same debate between these 2 covers... we need more input!!!!!

x2. We need some more pics of each installed and pros/cons of each.

j1999t · 09-26-2009, 09:33 AM

love my truxedo, ill take a picture today and upload it

savit260 · 10-21-2009, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by j1999t

love my truxedo, ill take a picture today and upload it

I'm also interested in the Truxedo. I'm seeing conflicting results after a search about the bed rail cleats. Is there enough clearance to use the factory sliding cleats or no with the Truxedo Lo Pro? Are there any other issues with the bed rail system and the Truxedo?

wilsonpj · 10-21-2009, 02:11 PM

Advance Cover
http://www.advancecover.com/
http://www.kcovers.com/ can buy here

Awesome 4 fold, super easy to install especially the new model, I have the older one. Easy to take off, keep the use of the rails. Fold either way and locks on both sides.

I have had about 10 people offer to buy mine off of me on the street when they saw it function.

amati5 · 10-26-2009, 01:20 PM

Based on the reviews for the Truxedo LoPro from http://www.autoanything.com/tonneau-...customerReview it should work with the factory rails/cleats. Here is the instruction from Truxedo, looks like it uses the factory rails to hold the tracks.

http://www.truxedo.com/pdf/1117391-t...spclinstrs.pdf

savit260 · 10-26-2009, 01:58 PM

Thanks. Ended up going with the Truxedo, and the factory cleats are still usable.

tacomiker · 10-26-2009, 07:09 PM

I have had the truxedo on three different tacomas and think they are the best out there.Lifetime warranty and have had no problems,

altarossco · 10-26-2009, 07:59 PM

I looked at and researched everything out there. I ended up with G2 Bakflip. It was between this & slider type. I love the Bakflip because it is very flush.

GOOD LUCK

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/att...3&d=1256612245

amati5 · 10-27-2009, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tacomiker

I have had the truxedo on three different tacomas and think they are the best out there.Lifetime warranty and have had no problems,

Had it on my previous Titan too, flawless design. We took it to Grand Cyn in the storm and the bed was full of stuff, not a single drop of water got in.

Dark Knight · 10-27-2009, 09:31 AM

Both the Truxedo lo-pro and the Access Lorado are very nice covers that will give you great protection and use for years on end. I highly doubt you will be able to use the tie-down cleats with the lo-pro, the top just simply sits to low for clearance with the factory cleats. If you got the mini cleats it may work fine. Those above instal instructions are "in general" for installing a truxedo cover, it does not say Lo-Pro specific (that I could see atleast)

amati5 · 10-27-2009, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark Knight

Both the Truxedo lo-pro and the Access Lorado are very nice covers that will give you great protection and use for years on end. I highly doubt you will be able to use the tie-down cleats with the lo-pro, the top just simply sits to low for clearance with the factory cleats. If you got the mini cleats it may work fine. Those above instal instructions are "in general" for installing a truxedo cover, it does not say Lo-Pro specific (that I could see atleast)

Based on my previous LoPro, the cover sits almost an inch above the bed but it looks low because of the angle. The cleats are parallel to the bed and I think lower than the bed top so I can't imagine they even touch each other. But I'll post when I get it. Someone has picure of the installed LoPro ?

savit260 · 10-27-2009, 01:33 PM

The factory cleats fit below the mounting rails, and between the brackets that the rails mount to. They have enough clearance to slide back and forth, but can't slide past the mounting brackets. I have one cleat between each bracket, so I pretty much have most of the length of the bed covered if I need to slide the cleats forward or back. A bit of a comprimise, but it should work just fine.

amati5 · 10-27-2009, 03:39 PM

That's exactly what I thought based on the instruction above.

Kartner · 10-28-2009, 07:09 AM

I'm in the same boat here looking at the Truxedo lo pro. It's great to know that the cleats will still work with the brackets installed, but I'm wondering if anyone has any pictures of this at all? I'd just like to get an impression of how it's going to look and work.

Thanks!

Dark Knight · 11-05-2009, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark Knight

Both the Truxedo lo-pro and the Access Lorado are very nice covers that will give you great protection and use for years on end. I highly doubt you will be able to use the tie-down cleats with the lo-pro, the top just simply sits to low for clearance with the factory cleats. If you got the mini cleats it may work fine. Those above instal instructions are "in general" for installing a truxedo cover, it does not say Lo-Pro specific (that I could see atleast)

I was wrong! the LoPro does work with the tie-downs, you just loose a little of the mobility of them sliding up and down the track rail.

View Poll Results: TruXedo LoPro or Access Lorado?
TruXedo LoPro	1	33.33%
Access Lorado	2	66.67%
Get another brand!	0	0%
Voters: 3. You may not vote on this poll

06-28-2009, 04:53 PM	#1
scienceguy Junior Member Joined: Jun 2009, #18774 Location: SW Wisconsin Gender: Male Posts: 12 09 TRD OffRoad x4 2009 Double Cab Automatic	TruXedo LoPro vs. Access Lorado Howdy! I am looking at putting one of these covers on my 09 DC Short Bed. I think there are pros and cons to each and I could use some help making my decision. Here's how I feel about each so far... The TruXedo Lo Pro's benefits are the lifetime warranty and the automatic tension adjustment. One downside that I've heard with Tacomas is that once installed, you lose some function of the sliding rails on the inside of the box. This is where I've been told the Access Lorado works well with Tacomas. Once installed, the sliding rails still have full function. However, I don't believe the Lorado has a lifetime warranty or automatic tension adjustment. For those of you that have either of these covers, please let me know what you do or don't like about them. If you don't have one, but could share some knowledge on the subject, please do!

06-28-2009, 05:08 PM	#2
brutalguyracing Junior Member Joined: Jun 2009, #19000 Location: ny Gender: Male Posts: 10 09 tacoma 2009 Double Cab Automatic	truxedo truxedo i have had one for 3 years on a nissan frontier worked amazing.....sumer winter never had to adjust it

08-06-2009, 03:03 PM	#4
briangp Certified FLIR Driver Joined: Apr 2009, #16011 Location: Cape Cod, MA Gender: Dude Posts: 1,502 Radiant Red Rules :) 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 1GR-FE 33 BFG KM2s 3" Level kit Ultra Goliath 17x8 Premier Deck with JBL/JL system Foglight Mod	Advantage Accessories. Locks in to factory bedrails in about 2 minutes. Less time after initial install. Its tri-folding and hard shell vinyl covered. Removable in about 30 seconds. Seals up rather nicely. Retain use of factory bedrails still. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3309951 sig by fletch aka -Yeah! There's a TSB for that! A new Tundra?

10-27-2009, 09:31 AM	#15
Dark Knight 4x4 in uppercase = $x$ Name: Bruce Wayne of coarse.. Joined: Jul 2008, #8006 Location: Tennessee Mountains Gender: Male Posts: 3,680 Black 2005 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 Skyjacker Platinum Coilovers, Skyjacker rear leafs, FJ TRD SE wheels, 285/75/16 Nitto Terra Grapplers, Deleted N-Fab Light Bar, Piaa 520 Smr Driving Lights, Piaa 510 Ion Crystal Fog Lights, Yakima Rack, Extang Solid Fold Tonneau, Bestop Canopy, TRD Exhaust, TRD CAI, Kenwood DNX5120 Navi, Fog Light Mod, Driving Light Mod, BHLM, Scanguage II on Blendmount, TC uca's, VIAIR OBA, Shrockworks Rock Sliders	Both the Truxedo lo-pro and the Access Lorado are very nice covers that will give you great protection and use for years on end. I highly doubt you will be able to use the tie-down cleats with the lo-pro, the top just simply sits to low for clearance with the factory cleats. If you got the mini cleats it may work fine. Those above instal instructions are "in general" for installing a truxedo cover, it does not say Lo-Pro specific (that I could see atleast) __________________ 84 pickup 4x4 \| need Aussie locker (toyota 8") 05 Tacoma

08-06-2009, 02:49 PM	#3
shaX 07 Junior Member Joined: Mar 2009, #15248 Location: Maine Gender: Male Posts: 10 05 SWB X-Runner 2005 X-Runner Manual B&M SS \|\| BHLM \|\| Tinted Tails \|\| 20" Stern ST-1 Face III Beast \|\| 2525 Aero Turbine Exhaust \|\| 1.5" Rear Drop \|\| 8K Head/Fog HIDs \|\| 35% Tint \|\| NST LW Crank Pulley \|\| s2k Antenna	I'm currently having the same debate between these 2 covers... we need more input!!!!!

08-07-2009, 02:32 AM	#5
silver6 Junior Member Joined: May 2008, #6486 Location: Frankfort, Ky Posts: 8 Tacoma Double Cab 4x4 Sport 2008 Double Cab Automatic Brand new	Love me some truxedo! Had one on my chevy hd and loved it too!

09-26-2009, 09:33 AM	#7
j1999t Senior Member Joined: May 2009, #17165 Location: Northern Colorado Gender: Male Posts: 230 06 D-cab SR5 SB V6 AUTO 4X4 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 Liter V6 aftermarket stereo (Sony CDX-GT820IP), 10 inch JL-audio sub, 320w kenwood 4ch amp, 28 led trailer hitch brake light, cobra radar detector, "asshole"/auxilary reverse lights, Truxedo LoPro QT tonneau cover, Directed HD radio kit with display, Fog Lights on Anytime Mod, Cobra 29 wx nw st (peaked and tuned), 66" aluminum antenna, bilstein 5100's front (.85") and rear, radioshack 50w rms 100w max pa speaker powered by my kenwood amp... LOUD!!!, Optima Yellow Top Battery 620CCA	love my truxedo, ill take a picture today and upload it

10-21-2009, 02:11 PM	#9
wilsonpj Senior Member Name: Pete Joined: Apr 2009, #15922 Location: Boulder, CO Gender: Male Posts: 141 2006 DC, SB, Off Road, needs mods 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L V6 TRD Cat back exhaust. TRD CAI. All-Pro Skids front to back. Midget Masher Grill Guard.	Advance Cover http://www.advancecover.com/ http://www.kcovers.com/ can buy here Awesome 4 fold, super easy to install especially the new model, I have the older one. Easy to take off, keep the use of the rails. Fold either way and locks on both sides. I have had about 10 people offer to buy mine off of me on the street when they saw it function.

10-26-2009, 01:20 PM	#10
amati5 Member Joined: Oct 2009, #24610 Gender: Male Posts: 55 2010 Prerunner TRD 2010 Double Cab Automatic	Based on the reviews for the Truxedo LoPro from http://www.autoanything.com/tonneau-...customerReview it should work with the factory rails/cleats. Here is the instruction from Truxedo, looks like it uses the factory rails to hold the tracks. http://www.truxedo.com/pdf/1117391-t...spclinstrs.pdf

10-26-2009, 01:58 PM	#11
savit260 Junior Member Joined: Sep 2009, #23525 Location: Mass Gender: Male Posts: 14	Thanks. Ended up going with the Truxedo, and the factory cleats are still usable.

10-26-2009, 07:09 PM	#12
tacomiker Member Name: Mike Joined: Jan 2009, #12458 Location: Indianapolis Indiana Gender: Male Posts: 35 09 4x4 Acess Cab TRD 2009 Access Cab Automatic stock Tint,K&N filter,Tonneau cover,Bug shield.rear TSB 5100 Bilsteins,08 tinted tailights	I have had the truxedo on three different tacomas and think they are the best out there.Lifetime warranty and have had no problems,

10-27-2009, 01:33 PM	#17
savit260 Junior Member Joined: Sep 2009, #23525 Location: Mass Gender: Male Posts: 14	The factory cleats fit below the mounting rails, and between the brackets that the rails mount to. They have enough clearance to slide back and forth, but can't slide past the mounting brackets. I have one cleat between each bracket, so I pretty much have most of the length of the bed covered if I need to slide the cleats forward or back. A bit of a comprimise, but it should work just fine.

10-27-2009, 03:39 PM	#18
amati5 Member Joined: Oct 2009, #24610 Gender: Male Posts: 55 2010 Prerunner TRD 2010 Double Cab Automatic	That's exactly what I thought based on the instruction above.

10-28-2009, 07:09 AM	#19
Kartner Junior Member Name: Karl Joined: Oct 2009, #24609 Location: Ontario, Canada Gender: Male Posts: 3 '09 DC TRD Blue 2009 Double Cab Automatic	I'm in the same boat here looking at the Truxedo lo pro. It's great to know that the cleats will still work with the brackets installed, but I'm wondering if anyone has any pictures of this at all? I'd just like to get an impression of how it's going to look and work. Thanks!

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