Paragon truck bed accordion style hard cover 6 month owner review. I love this American made hard bed cover for my Ford F-250 tremor lariat blackout edition truck.
Good review. Some of the independent reviews on here are overly critical of really minor things. I liked that you mentioned the twisting of the truck body/bed, that is a functional test. Others complain about frivolous little things like the strap getting in their way (tie it off, or attach a carabiners clip to it and hook it to the rear anchor). And maintenance, the seals and seams of these things are rubber, they are outdoors much of (if not all) the time, so they need to be kept pliable with a protectant (i.e., Armor All or Turtle Wax type products). Just basic housekeeping...
@dustinwilloughby3581
Жыл бұрын
I bought one of these a few days ago, i thought i was fairly good at putting things together when there is video/detailed instructions. Until i got this, took me and another person about 6 hours total to figure out how to properly install it without it binding, had to put a bunch of extra washers in the back to level it out. Other than that it seems great once installed. One thing i moticed, if you are going through an automated carwash with the cover unlocked, the cover opened up from the pressure of the air dryers. So make sure you have the thing locked up before going through one of those 😂
@ericb.4608
4 ай бұрын
I have a Peragon on my Silverado since 2020. Its just okay, the biggest issue I have is packing my truck bed full to go on a family trip. With it all the way open in the forward position folded up you can't pack stuff up against the cover when its folded because when you go to pull the cover closed it will jam up against the stuff you have packed in the bed. So if you want to pack your bed fully you have to pack your bed with the cover closed so then you have to use something like a stick or broom handle to push your stuff all the way forward toward the cab. And if the cover is closed it makes it hard to stack items in your bed like luggage, bags lawn chairs fishing gear etc because you can't reach that far forward to stack items. Then when you get to where your going to unpack your truck, you can't open your cover because it won't fold forward because of all the stuff you have in your bed and the stuff that's packed all the way forward won't allow the cover to fold open because the cover folds inward in a downward position and all your stuff in the bed won't allow it to fold open. Hope all that makes sense, its just something I didn't think of when I bought the cover. But it's a reason why I am considering replacing mine with something else that folds upward and not inward like the Peragon. We always use my truck for family trips and packing and unpacking the bed is an issue with that cover.
@pulvermacher80
2 жыл бұрын
Great review! Agree it took me an hour and a half or so. The hardest part of the install is making sure the wheels ride up the guide's correctly for it to extend out.
@blusteve813
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review. I also have a 21 Tremor and have been reviewing bed covers. Like the look of this one.
@davidjdelay
2 жыл бұрын
I've had my cover on my Chevy 2500 HD 8' bed. Love it!
@adventureswiththetoddfather
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Gem for the video. I am about to install the same top on my truck..
@mexicanbiker88
2 жыл бұрын
Good review, I appreciate it.
@tb100875
9 ай бұрын
Awesome review 👏 Thanks
@tracysanderssr5037
Жыл бұрын
Moving out to Phoenix Arizona looks like that would be great to have have to look into it
@k.hunter9287
Жыл бұрын
Great video thanks
@334trax2
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@tcr2237
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a great review. I think I would get a flat black coating for my line of work but I’m Going with a Retrax unit. Just bought it and waiting foe delivery. Love all the options we have these days!
@KindergentlerMr.Softbelly
3 жыл бұрын
Paragon truck bed cover lockable security for your truck bed
@rcooley41
2 жыл бұрын
I'm considering buying this cover, thanks for doing the review! Does it impend the use of your front tie down hooks? It kind of looked like it blocked them.
@TijuanaJackson
2 жыл бұрын
Feeling this review. Make sure to ask people to subscribe to your channel when providing such helpful information.
@williemaykit7940
Жыл бұрын
Nice review. You said that you had a little water leakage during a monsoon. How does it do in an automated car wash? Also, have you ever had anything slide forward and prevent the lead panel from dropping? Thanks!
@s216674
Жыл бұрын
Any issues with it rattling or squeaking, etc. while driving around. Those types of noises bug the heck out of me, so I am trying to do my homework before buying. Great review. Thanks!
@jaijikerodriguez9737
Жыл бұрын
Is this the matte black XRP rugged finish? Thats the one i just ordered and curious as to what mine might look like once its up and lookin pretty.
@michaellawcobb2693
Жыл бұрын
How would it work with ice/snow on it and cold temps for folding up? Thank you.
@greghowe4454
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome review. I'm in the middle of deciding what to get, this review pushed me closer to the Peragon. I'm on the fence between a Peragon and backflip style but hate that the backflip covers the back window when fully open. What's this one like for driving around with it open? Does it rattle around and make a bunch of noise? Is there a way to secure it when it's open?
@KindergentlerMr.Softbelly
2 жыл бұрын
It’s held fwd with spring tension. But does move a little
@hobbes3
Жыл бұрын
Are you talking about the Bakflip X4S? That only partially blocks the back window. Maybe if you're tall enough then it barely blocks the view at all. I'm deciding between that and Peragon as well. I'm leaning toward the Peragon since it seems easier to fully take off when I want to haul my motorcycle.
@alrightythen1533
Жыл бұрын
What kind of truck bed liner do you have?
@banderson2101
2 жыл бұрын
Been looking for a tonneau cover and wanted a tri-fold. Almost bought the Undercover Armor Flex. Really like this setup. How’s the cover treating ya now?
@Denali_Rebel
Жыл бұрын
Be careful with that. I had mine broken into twice. People just slice the weatherstripping with a knife or razor blade and pull the string.
@dewaynehasty
2 жыл бұрын
Maybe not an issue but it looks like if you had stuff loaded at the far end of the bed it would block the top from opening.
@KindergentlerMr.Softbelly
2 жыл бұрын
It does about 8” also if your load slides fwd hard you may bend the top
@TSeck911
2 жыл бұрын
My only complaint is there isn't a way to secure it when its open. I have 5th wheel and it works great but you have to put something between the panels to keep them from getting scratched when open.
@donquixote...
2 жыл бұрын
Hmmm, mine came with rubber bumpers to prevent direct contact. Also, I have a couple of simple lashing straps I put into the truck to hold the panels together when I need to have it open (or just use a couple short cords and tie it together on each side).
@williemaykit7940
Жыл бұрын
@@donquixote... I don’t have one yet, but I’m seriously considering it. Do you take yours through the car wash? How water resistant is it? Does it help with MPG?
@donquixote...
Жыл бұрын
@williemaykit7940 Mine isn't really that water resistant. It does get wet in there with a good rain. But if I have something that can't get wet and isn't too big, I may either put it into something water tight, cover it, or put it into the crew cab.
@williemaykit7940
Жыл бұрын
@@donquixote... Good to know. Thank you.
@davidforeman4427
7 ай бұрын
When opened it needs to be tied. Even then it will fall off the track. If left extended it will stay on the track.
@elijahpoole74
2 жыл бұрын
Great review! Does the truck bed rattle or make noise while you’re driving?
@donquixote...
Жыл бұрын
Not on mine... I ended up getting the Paragon, and left it open while driving, I didn't hear anything and it stayed in place even though I hadn't tied it off.
@DeliveringwithHarlan
2 ай бұрын
Why was there any water in the bed?
@Daddy_MufasaTTV
2 жыл бұрын
Hey for them rubber seals you can use mothers VLR GREAT chemical
@KindergentlerMr.Softbelly
2 жыл бұрын
I’ll give it a try. Thank you!
@Daddy_MufasaTTV
2 жыл бұрын
@@KindergentlerMr.Softbelly your welcome I am a detailer just ordered a 2022 tremor f250 in blue gonna open up mobile detailing business in the near future .does yours have axel recall ?
@RobVarley
11 ай бұрын
@@Daddy_MufasaTTVmother VLR for everything! The best do it all for an at home detailer like myself. Even better when it’s at Costco!
@MrJohn2382
Жыл бұрын
Say I load up the bed with luggage or other tall items. Won't the cover not be able to be opened if the cargo slides to the cab end of the bed being that it opens by folding down into the bed? The only thing holding me back is this idea of having to crawl into the bed to retrieve items because they are blocking the cover from opening.
@bigguy5840
Жыл бұрын
Wow that’s actually a valid question I never thought about that.
@donaldalderman2424
Жыл бұрын
Get an extendable cargo bed bar and place it up front. Nothing will slide past the bar.
@eliov6425
Жыл бұрын
$1000 is not bad
@robinnewman8715
2 жыл бұрын
can you leave it parially open and drive? I like to hang my mountain bike over the tailgate.
@KindergentlerMr.Softbelly
2 жыл бұрын
You can drive with it fully open. I use a bungee to keep it from moving at all. I suppose you could partially open it and drive but it is spring loaded to want to be fully open or fully closed.
@Pepelepu_TjMex
Жыл бұрын
Peragon Owner here. Here’s the things I don’t like about Peragon style covers: 1-You do need that space below the end of the cover to be empty, otherwise something might obstruct the folding of the panels and it won’t open, even if it’s empty, something might slide underneath while driving and you’ll have to crawl inside to move away whatever is obstructing the process of the panels folding downwards for it to open 👎🏼👎🏼 2-The weather feature is junk. With time passing and sun burning the foam seals (not rubber, they are foam), eventually they will fail. This cover keeps water from entering the bed just by pressure, when panels fold together, there’s a piece of foam that “seals” the two panels, that foam is glued to one end of a panel and the another end of another panel just buts into it. Even if the cover is new, driving while a hard rain with the truck all over the road and it’s minimal bouncing, water will get in. Minimal water in the beginning and it will worsen over time. 3- When the cover is new, it rolls pretty smooth but that smoothness will be gone pretty soon, sometimes it will derail and you’ll need to fix that every time.
@KindergentlerMr.Softbelly
Жыл бұрын
True I put a bed organizer up there with a cross bar to keep it in place and protect the cover when open from something sliding into the panels and bending them. Sure is a good looking cover tho
@ponderosaboxerkennels960
2 жыл бұрын
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@KindergentlerMr.Softbelly
3 жыл бұрын
Paragon.com for a great American made hard lockable security truck bed cover.
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