[rorrim]

Hello all,

I just purchased a 2006 LE CC 4x4, and am in the market for a tonneau cover. This is the first pickup that I have owned so I have no experience with the different brands and types.

I'd like to have:

1. Hard cover
2. Lockable
3. Weathertight
4. Minimal or no drilling
5. Easy to remove - light

The VersaCover product seems to fit the bill here (http://www.versacover.com/). Does anyone have any experience with them, or can you suggest an alternate?

--rorrim

 

[Nismo54]

Last time I checked that Tonneau was not available for the new Frontiers. If it is now, I was told by several of the truck parts dealers that it was a great cover. The locks looked a little flimsy to me, one of each side. The guys here talked me into the Extang Trifecta, I wanted one easy to get off and semi-watertight. I almost got the the Fold-a-Cover but it was over twice as expensive. Good luck.

 

[rorrim]

Last time I checked that Tonneau was not available for the new Frontiers. If it is now, I was told by several of the truck parts dealers that it was a great cover. The locks looked a little flimsy to me, one of each side. The guys here talked me into the Extang Trifecta, I wanted one easy to get off and semi-watertight. I almost got the the Fold-a-Cover but it was over twice as expensive. Good luck.

How do you like the Trifecta? I considered it, but was a little afraid that the vinyl would look weathered over time compared to aluminum or ABS plastic.

 

[05_NISMO_4X4]

I have the Trifecta also, and really like it. The vinyl is really pretty strong, they sent me a sample with a cut in it and I couldn't rip it any further than where the cut ended. Also, if you get a cover by Xtang, pick up a bottle of Tonneau Tonnic, it's a product Xtang makes for their covers, and the Trifecta has a lifetime warranty, so I figure if it fades or tears due to weathering, and I'm using their product to protect it, I shouldn't have a problem with getting it repaired or replaced!

 

[Nismo54]

I've only had mine for two weeks but so far I like it. I believe it was Paul's writeup and pictures that helped me decide on the Trifecta. Someone could cut the top open so it's not totally secure, that's why I decided to get lockable tool boxes secured to the uni-tracks. But if someone wants in bad enouth they can get into any cover. What I like best about the Trifecta is it's easy on and off about a minute. Install time about 30 minutes first time if you have the tracks, it requires 4 brackets for the securing clamps.

I got mine from TruckAddons for $290. Wouldn't recommmend them though, I had problems with them. Has taken over a month to get it all straighten out.

Here's a pictured intalled.

 

[ynot818]

Would the Versacover work with the Utilitrac?

 

[05_NISMO_4X4]

I believe I read that on the Titans the struts attach to the utilitrack rails on the sides of the bed. I would think this would prevent an accessory like the sliding divider or sliding bed extender from traveling the full length of the bed. I don't know if they are using the same set up for the frontiers.

 

[Wirenut]

Here is the email I got from Versa Cover. Explains about the utili-track fit

Some Frequently Asked Questions about this cover:



Question: Will this cover work with the factory installed bed extender?

Answer: Yes. Simply open the cover and the bed extender will flip out as normal on the tailgate.



Question: I have factory installed plastic side rail covers and a plastic tailgate protector on my truck. Can I install the cover on top of these?

Answer: Absolutely! Whether or not your truck comes with the plastic side rail bed covers and/or a plastic tailgate protector, the cover will install perfectly on your truck without any modifications whatsoever.



Question: Does this cover utilize hardware that installs directly in the Utili-Track system.

Answer: No. The covers installs directly on the inside lip of the side rail without any drilling whatsoever. This is a great feature as should you have a Utili-Track System installed on your Frontier, the installation hardware clamps directly to the inside lip of the side rail (just above the Utili-Track) without taking up or affecting the Utili-Track in any way! This means that none of the Utili-Track is taken up in any way by hardware, so all the space on this track is available for you to install other accessories.



Question: I have a 2005/2006 Frontier King Cab /Quad Cab with the 73.5 in bed. When will a cover be available for this truck?

Answer: There is no fixed time for development for this cover, but we anticipate that we will have a cover developed and available for this truck by mid year. Please read below the signature line of this email as we two sister companies that offer a cover for the new 2005 Nissan Frontier with the 73.5 in bed.



NOTE: If you received this email and have an 2005 Frontier with a 73.5 inch bed, and you would like to be on the “First Notify List” to be notified when a cover is available for your truck, please reply to this email letting us that you would like to be on this list and we will notify you as soon as we have a cover available for your truck. FYI – Our sister companies, RollBAK Tonneau Cover and K-Covers Tonneau Covers offers a cover for that truck. Details are located after the signature line of this email.



For all VersaCover Customers with the 2005 Frontier CREW Cab 59.5 inch bed, please get your orders in early. New orders for this cover are scheduled to begin shipping on January 27th on a first come first serve basis. The Model #5020 has just been added to the website so you can purchase the cover online at www.versacover.com anytime (day or night), or by calling our toll free number below from 9AM to 6PM Monday through Friday. We look forward to hearing from you soon