Hard tonneau cover

Just purchased a 2021 Tacoma, I would like to get the factory hard tonneau cover or an aftermarket that’s close without breaking the bank. I read factory is not available as an add on. If this is true what’s is close to factory in an aftermarket cover.

 

You can buy the factory tonneau cover. I bought the Extang Encore because it has cab side access, retains the stock cargo rails, and can be removed without tools. Very happy with it.

 

Where do you live. I'm looking to sell mine off a 2016. It's the stock cover, so slightly used. Only defect, is on driver side. One of the foldable creases, they have these filler pieces that is a piece of plastic that holds in place the exterior stripping for just the crease gap. So not fully water sealed, but then again it never was even from day one. Seems like an easy DIY, just always new I would sell once I got Bed Bars. Hit with a DM if you want to work something out. I'm in Seattle WA. Can send pics of what the damage piece is as well. Other than that, it's solid as the day I bought the truck.

 

I do not think that will fit my 2021.

 

I like my Peragon.
https://www.peragon.com/?gclid=Cj0K...Dv-teSO5XLz1dRI4TeQkPF2yb1RaFuM0aAhjiEALw_wcB

 

I liked that cover but had concerns about the way it folds to open and having issues with a tote if it should slide etc. also it does not appear they make one to fit a 2021 Tacoma short bed

 

2016-2021 is the same tonneau, you need to swap bed rail covers. 2016 might be that faded black green color by now though. The OEM cover fades if not kept up.

You can only buy the OEM used in the USA. If you live in Canada, you can buy a full kit though. It’s really annoying.

 

Not if you live in Seattle. The rain has kept it looking like the day I bought it. I haven't seen any around here that look as you explained.

 

Probably mostly due to sun damage, I keep black restored on mine and it stays new looking, here is a pic of one I found through Google real quick that hasn’t been taken care of and has some damage to it. I’m not sure why they chose this plastic, if you damage it, you can see it is very greenish hue internally.

 

I would take that off and throw it in the nearest dumpster.

 

If I had it to do over again I would put a Undercover SE on my truck.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/undercover-tonneau-se-for-my-2018-trd-shortbox.531285/

Let ole Joe put a nice stimulus check in my hand this next year and I will put a Undercover SE on my rig.

 

what ballpark are you trying to keep in?

 

RealTruck BAK BAKFlip MX4 Hard Folding Truck Bed Tonneau Cover | 448426 | Fits 2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma w/OE Track System 5' 1" Bed (60.5")

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071JQDXFD?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
This is the one I bought. Bakflip mx4. Prime had it at my door in 2 days. Easy to install, looks great.

 

You should PM GotExhaust. I got a good price on a Lomax from him recently and paid it via PayPal. There might be other vendors that you can get a quote from on this forum, but his was the first I came across.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/members/gotexhaust.125915/

 

I also got the Extang Encore for the features mentioned above and because the front flip panel's lock can be matched to your traditional type ignition/tailgate key. Also works with a bed extender and you get to keep the use of your bed rails and tiedowns.
Although the bed rails are lowered a bit as part of the install.

 

Buy a used backflip mx4.

 

I went with a Bak Revolver X4, lest I add a bed rack at some point.

 

Thats what I did for $500. At $1000 it seems steep but it is the best looking cover IMO. I also installed an OEM actuator for the tailgate lock so I don't need to ever use the dinky key again to access the bed.

 

Do you have any more info on the actuator?