- Best For: Tonneau covers, running boards, truck caps, and Jeep accessories
- Owns the Brands: Extang, BAK, TruXedo, Retrax, UnderCover, A.R.E., Bushwacher, N-Fab, AMP Research, and more
- Free Shipping: Orders of $100 and up
- Help: Live chat, phone, a 3D truck builder, and a dealer network for installs
- Fit: Every product filtered by year, make, model, and bed length
Who RealTruck Is Now
RealTruck used to be one of many truck accessory websites. Then it became the consumer face of Truck Hero, the company that owns most of the big tonneau cover names, and the whole group took the RealTruck name. So when you buy an Extang, a BAK, a Retrax, or an UnderCover cover, you're buying from the manufacturer's own store, whether you go through realtruck.com or a dealer.
That changes the calculation. Prices track the brand's list price. Stock is deep. And the fitment data comes from the people who made the thing.
Choosing a Bed Cover From RealTruck
The site sells six kinds. The names matter less than how you use the bed.
| Type | Examples | Rough Price | Who It Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soft roll-up | TruXedo Lo Pro, Tonno Pro Lo-Roll | $250 to $450 | Hauling tall loads often, budget |
| Soft folding | Extang Trifecta, Tonno Pro TonnoFold | $300 to $600 | Quick bed access, weather resistance |
| Hard folding | BAK BAKFlip MX4, UnderCover Flex | $900 to $1,300 | Security plus full bed access |
| Hard roll-up | BAK Revolver X4S | $1,000 to $1,400 | Security, sits flush, rolls away |
| Retractable | Retrax, Pace Edwards | $1,200 to $2,500 | Premium look, powered options |
| One-piece | UnderCover Elite, LEER | $1,000 to $1,700 | Painted to match, lockable, cleanest look |
The honest advice from a lot of owners: soft folding covers are the value pick. Cheap, fast to fit, and the Walmart listing for the Tonno Pro TonnoFold sits at 4.7 stars across more than 2,600 reviews. Hard folding covers are the step up when you want to lock things in.
One thing the table can't show is bed access. Roll-ups give you the whole bed in seconds. Tri-folds give you two thirds unless you unclamp the front. Retractables slide into a canister that eats a foot of bed. Think about what you haul before you fall for a look.
The Fit Page, and Why It Matters More Than the Cover
Pick your truck first. Year, make, model, bed length. The site then hides everything that doesn't fit. Do that step, because bed lengths differ by inches and a cover for a 5-foot-7 bed does not fit a 6-foot-7 bed.
Then read the fit notes on the product page. They say things like "not compatible with factory bed rails" or "requires removal of tailgate seals." Those notes are where returns come from.
Trucks with cargo management systems, like Ram's RamBox or Toyota's deck rails, need covers built for them. RealTruck filters for that, but check the note anyway.
Shipping, Returns, and Getting It Installed by RealTruck
| Detail | What to Expect |
|---|---|
| Free shipping | Orders of $100 or more |
| Delivery | Most covers arrive in about a week, freight for large caps |
| Order status | Tracked online, updates by email |
| Returns | Accepted on unused items, read the policy per product |
| Installation | DIY with videos, or book a local dealer through the site |
| Support | Live chat and phone, 877-216-5446 |
Most soft covers install in under an hour with no drilling. Hard folding covers take an afternoon and a helper. Truck caps and painted one-piece covers are dealer installs, and the dealer locator on the site handles that.
A note on returns. A cover that's been clamped on is a used cover. If it doesn't fit, figure that out before the clamps go tight.
Beyond Bed Covers at RealTruck
Steps and running boards are the second big category. AMP Research makes the electric ones that fold out when the door opens. N-Fab makes the fixed steel bars. Both are RealTruck brands, so the whole range is here.
Then it spreads: truck caps from A.R.E., fender flares from Bushwacker, floor liners, lighting, bumpers, lift kits, and a growing Jeep section. RealSource, the site's article library, covers most of the "which one do I need" questions with how-to videos.
The 3D builder is a real tool. Pick your truck, add parts, and see the result before you buy. Handy for color-matched covers and step finishes. It also catches the obvious clash, like a bed cover that won't clear a toolbox you already own.
What Owners Say About RealTruck
The product reviews are strong. Fit is right when the vehicle selector is used properly, covers last (owners quote seven and even fourteen years on soft covers), and shipping is fast for in-stock items.
The complaints follow a pattern. A cover ordered for the wrong bed length. A backordered part that took weeks. A warranty claim that needed photos and patience. None of those are unusual for the category, and all of them shrink if you read the fit notes and order in-stock items.
Which Cover for Which Truck Life
Instead of a pros and cons table, here's the decision most people are really making.
- Weekend hauler, budget first: soft roll-up or soft folding. Done in an hour, under $500.
- Tools in the bed every day: hard folding with a lock, and add a tailgate lock.
- Rain and snow country: anything hard, plus the drain tubes routed properly.
- Camping and tall loads: a cap from A.R.E., or a roll-up you can strip in minutes.
- Show truck: painted one-piece or a retractable. Expect four figures.
- Fleet or work truck: commercial cap, ordered through a dealer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is RealTruck a manufacturer or a retailer?
Both. It owns most of the big bed cover brands and sells them direct and through dealers.
When is shipping free?
Orders of $100 or more.
Can I return a cover?
Unused, yes. Check the fit notes before installing, since a fitted cover is a used cover.
Do I need a dealer to install?
Not for soft or hard folding covers. Caps and painted covers, yes.
Does it fit my truck?
Use the vehicle selector, then read the compatibility notes on the product page.
Final Verdict
RealTruck is the place to buy a bed cover because it's where most of them come from. Prices are fair, fit data is good, and the install videos are real. The only way to have a bad time is to skip the vehicle selector or ignore a fit note. Do those two things right, and it's a straightforward, well-supported purchase.