Gator EFX vs TruXedo Sentry CT
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|---|---|---|
| Our score | 6.3 | 7.0 |
| Weather sealing | 5.8 | 7.0 |
| Durability | 6.2 | 7.2 |
| Value | 7.4 | 6.6 |
| Leak risk | Moderate | Low |
| Style | Hard Folding | Roll-Up |
| Rated load | 300 lb (evenly distributed) | 400 lb (evenly distributed) |
| Install time | 30 min | 30 min |
| Warranty | 2 years limited, material defects | 5 years, original buyer, rails, clamps, bows and fabric |
| Lock | Locks with tailgate | Locks with tailgate |
| Drains | Drain tubes | Not published |
| Rack rails | No | No |
| Tailgate works with cover shut | Not published | Not published |
| Material | Multi-layer aluminum panels with a semi-gloss black coating | Aluminum slats under a canvas (RTxTechWeave) top |
| Confirmed listings for | Gen14 F-150, Gen13 F-150, T1XX Silverado / Sierra, DT Ram 1500, 3rd Gen Tacoma | Gen14 F-150, Gen13 F-150, 3rd Gen Tacoma, DT Ram 1500, 3rd Gen Tundra, T1XX Silverado / Sierra, Maverick |
| Owners say | They lean clearly positive and mostly talk about price, the flush look and how easily it comes off. Of 10 who describe water, 2 report a dry bed, 7 a little water, with the corners named 3 times, and 1 cover went back. | Of the nine CT owners who describe water, five report a dry bed and four stop short (reasonably water tight, car-wash drips on two trucks, a bit in very heavy rain), and none describes wet cargo. They praise the canvas look and how clean it stays, the clear rear window when rolled, and the tool-free removal. |
| Our verdict | The budget hard folder we would buy, if a damp corner, a 2-year warranty and a two-thirds fold are fine. | Our top-rated cover: a hard roll-up that keeps the bed mostly dry and the rear window clear. |
| Read our reviewCheck price on Amazon | Read our reviewCheck price on Amazon |
Fit varies by generation, cab, bed length and options. Open the review for the exact listing for your truck before you buy.