Toyota Tacoma gear
Guides for the 3rd Gen Tacoma
Buying GuideBest Bed Rack for a Pickup
The best bed rack by job: Leitner ACS FORGED for a tent on dirt, Xtrusion XTR1 to keep a roll-up cover, Yakima OverHaul HD to remove.
Buying GuideBest Truck Cap
Best truck cap and camper shell picks: LEER 100XR, Softopper, SmartCap or A.R.E., with leaks, roof loads, warranties and fit by truck.
Buying GuideTacoma Rock Sliders vs Running Boards
Rock sliders or running boards on a 3rd or 4th gen Tacoma? What each one does, the step problem, factory rock rails, and the boards we would buy.
Buying GuideBest Running Boards
Best running boards: Go Rhino RB20 fixed, Rough Country or AMP power steps, step height, winter, install and which fits your truck and cab.
Buying GuideBest Truck Tool Box
The best truck tool box for your bed: a UWS crossover for open beds, SwingCase under a tonneau, DECKED drawers for daily tools, by truck.
Truck GuideBest Tonneau Cover for Snow
Best tonneau cover for snow: hard covers with a published rating and nothing to soak up water. What ratings mean in snow and what freezes.
Buying GuideBest Truck Bed Tent
Best truck bed tent picks: Napier Sportz, Kodiak Canvas or Backroadz, which size fits your truck, floor vs floorless, and vs a rooftop tent.
Buying GuideDo Tonneau Covers Improve Gas Mileage? Sometimes, and Not by Much
Do tonneau covers improve gas mileage? What road tests and wind tunnels measured, why the tailgate stays up, why nets hurt, and our picks.
Fix GuideRoll-Up Tonneau Cover Sagging
Why a soft roll-up tonneau cover sags, holds water or flaps, how to set its tension and hook-and-loop, and when vinyl is past saving.
Fix GuideFloor Liner Curling or Sliding
Why a truck floor liner curls, slides or lifts by the pedals, the fixes in order from fit and retention to a warranty claim, and when to switch.
Buying GuideBest Roll-Up Tonneau Cover
Our best roll-up tonneau cover is the TruXedo Sentry CT. When a soft TruXport or Lo Pro or BAK's X4s fits better, and when to skip a folder.
Truck GuideBest Tonneau Cover for a Bed Rack
The best tonneau cover for a bed rack is the RetraxPRO XR. Load limits, the Leitner TONNEAU, in-bed racks and covers that cannot carry one.
Fix GuideTonneau Cover With a Bed Liner
Fitting a tonneau cover over a spray-in, a drop-in or a bed mat: clamps, bulkhead seals, drain plugs and trimming, plus picks for lined beds.
Buying GuideBest Floor Liners for Winter
For snow, slush and road salt we'd put the Husky WeatherBeater in most trucks; TuxMat suits snow-country commuters who want footing.
Fix GuideTonneau Cover Install
How to install a clamp-on tonneau cover: tools, bed prep, rails, clamps, latches and tailgate checks by style, with real install times.
Buying GuideMost Secure Tonneau Cover
The most secure tonneau cover for tools is the RetraxPRO XR, keyed on the cover. How each cover locks, the LEER and Peragon, and the tailgate.
Buying GuideMost Waterproof Tonneau Cover
No tonneau cover is waterproof. The TruXedo Sentry CT keeps a bed driest; every cover we have reviewed ranked by leak risk, plus setup tips.
Fix GuideTonneau Cover Drain Tubes
Which tonneau covers use drain tubes, how to route and trim them, when you have to drill, and how to fix tubes that clog or pop off, by truck.
Fix GuideTonneau Cover Warranty
What each tonneau cover maker warranties, the care rules that void coverage, used and Amazon purchase limits, and how to file a claim.
Buying GuideFolding vs Retractable Tonneau Cover
Folding vs retractable tonneau cover on bed space, the rear window, racks, locks, leaks, winter and price, with the two of each we would buy.
Buying GuideTonneau Cover vs Camper Shell
Tonneau cover or camper shell? How they compare on dry storage, load height, security, rear view, racks and removal, plus the covers we'd buy.
Fix GuideTonneau Cover Car Wash
Which car washes each tonneau cover type can take, how to hand wash it, and what the makers allow on vinyl tops, seals and rails.
Buying GuideHard vs Soft Tonneau Cover
Hard vs soft tonneau cover on security, load ratings, leaks, snow, bed access, weight and warranty, plus the covers we would buy on each side.
Fix GuideTruck Bed Length
How to measure a truck bed for a tonneau cover, why listings give the same bed different names, and how to match the right listing to your truck.
Buying GuideBest Budget Tonneau Cover
The best budget tonneau cover is the Tyger T3. What cheaper covers give up in lock, load rating, bed access and warranty, and when to pay more.
Fix GuideBAKFlip Won't Latch or Rails Lean In
Why BAKFlip MX4 rails lean in and the last panel won't latch, the clamp reset BAK's install sheet describes, step by step, and G2 and F1 notes.
Buying GuideBest Retractable Tonneau Cover
The best retractable tonneau cover is the RetraxPRO XR. Picks for cheaper rails and no canister, and when a hard roll-up beats them, by truck.
Buying GuideBest Floor Liners for a Tacoma
Husky WeatherBeater is our floor liner pick for most 3rd and 4th gen Tacomas, with TuxMat, WeatherTech and Kagu matched by cab and transmission.
Buying GuideBest Hard Folding Tonneau Cover
The best hard folding tonneau cover is the UnderCover Ultra Flex. Tri-fold and quad-fold picks for security, a coated top and budgets, by truck.
Fix GuideTonneau Cover Rattle or Flapping
Why a tonneau cover rattles, flaps or whistles, how to find the source, and the fixes to try by cover type before you replace it.
Fix GuideRetractable Tonneau Covers in Winter
Do retractable tonneau covers work in snow? Where they freeze, how to free one, snow load, drain tubes and when another style suits winter.
Buying GuideBest Tonneau Cover for a Tacoma
The best tonneau cover for a Tacoma is the UnderCover Ultra Flex. Picks for racks, a clear rear window and budgets, by 4th and 3rd gen bed.
Fix GuideTonneau Cover Leaking? Where the Water Gets In and How to Fix It
Why a tonneau cover leaks, where water gets in by cover type, a hose test to find it, and the fixes to try before you replace the cover.
Reviews covering the 3rd Gen Tacoma fitment
Yakima OverHaul HD · 7.0
Our Yakima OverHaul HD review: the 300 lb off-road rating, no-drill fit by truck, which tonneau covers take Tonneau Kit 1, and the fine print.
Oedro FRP Hard Tri-Fold · 6.0
Our Oedro hard tonneau cover review: the cheapest hard folder we compared, mostly dry, with a 1-year warranty and plastic latches. Fit by truck.
Dee Zee Heavyweight Bed Mat · 7.5
Our Dee Zee bed mat review: Lined vs X Pattern, the exact part for your truck and bed, grip, smell, trimming and how it lasts.
Rough Country Bed Mat · 7.6
Our Rough Country bed mat review: grip, durability, the rubber smell, spray-in vs drop-in fit, which beds it fits, and your exact listing.
LEER 100XR · 6.1
Our LEER 100XR truck cap review: where owners find leaks, LEER's own Thule rack limits, what the warranty covers and which trucks it fits.
Softopper · 6.6
Our Softopper review: how the folding topper holds up, where water gets in, why windows crack in the cold, security and which trucks it fits.
Go Rhino E1 · 6.4
Our Go Rhino E1 review: how far the step drops, magnetic door switches, no retract delay, install traps and the exact listing for your truck.
Go Rhino RB20 · 6.9
Our Go Rhino RB20 review: standard vs Slim width, how the coating holds up to salt, the warranty, and the right kit for your truck and cab.
Rough Country Power Running Boards · 6.9
Our Rough Country Power Running Boards review: magnetic triggers, the 660 lb rating, winter reports, install traps and your exact listing.
UnderCover SwingCase · 6.1
Our UnderCover SwingCase review: the right part for your truck and side, which installs drill the bed, how dry it stays, how the plastic lasts.
UWS Low Profile Tool Box · 7.0
Our UWS low profile tool box review: which width fits your truck, how dry it stays, the weak stock J-hooks, and what rules it out.
ComparisonKodiak Canvas Truck Tent vs Napier Truck Tent · 7.3 / 6.9
Kodiak Canvas vs Napier truck tent: floorless canvas or a floored polyester tent, weather, poles, clamps, setup time and which beds each fits.
ComparisonRetraxPRO XR vs RetraxONE XR · 6.4 / 5.9
RetraxPRO XR vs RetraxONE XR: our pick, what aluminum, 500 lb and a lifetime warranty buy over polycarbonate, leaks, racks and fit by truck.
ComparisonRoll-N-Lock M-Series vs RetraxPRO XR · 6.3 / 6.4
Roll-N-Lock M-Series vs RetraxPRO XR: canister size, T-slot rails, latches, water records, warranties and fit by truck for two retractables.
Napier Truck Tent · 6.9
Our Napier truck tent review: Backroadz vs Sportz, which bed sizes fit your truck, how they handle rain, and why the poles fail first.
Kodiak Canvas Truck Tent · 7.3
Our Kodiak Canvas truck tent review: which bed lengths each model fits, the clamps Tacoma owners swap in, how it handles weather and setup time.
ComparisonBAKFlip MX4 vs Gator EFX · 5.9 / 6.3
BAKFlip MX4 vs Gator EFX: our pick, full fold or two-thirds, leak risk, 400 vs 300 lb ratings, 5 vs 2 year warranties and fit by truck.
Husky X-act Contour · 7.1
Our Husky X-act Contour review: a softer, grippier liner than the WeatherBeater, why newer sets feel thinner, and exact fit by truck and cab.
ComparisonAccess LOMAX vs BAKFlip MX4 · 6.4 / 5.9
Access LOMAX vs BAKFlip MX4: which hard tri-fold keeps the bed drier, lift-off vs fold-to-cab access, drain tubes, warranties and fit by truck.
ComparisonTruXedo Lo Pro vs TruXedo TruXport · 6.5 / 6.8
TruXedo TruXport vs Lo Pro: rails on top or inside the bed, which keeps it drier, tension, care rules, warranties, fit by truck and our pick.
ComparisonAccess LOMAX vs WeatherTech AlloyCover · 6.4 / 6.2
Access LOMAX vs WeatherTech AlloyCover: warranty terms, who installs it, fit by truck, leak and wear records, and which hard tri-fold to buy.
Access LOMAX · 6.4
Access LOMAX review: the low aluminum tri-fold that lifts off in a minute. Where owners see water, what wears out and which listing fits.
TruXedo TruXport · 6.8
TruXedo TruXport review: the cheaper TruXedo soft roll-up. How dry owners find it, which beds fit badly, what Gen 2 changed and the care rules.
Xtrusion Overland XTR1 · 6.8
Our Xtrusion Overland XTR1 review: the 450 lb off-road rating, no-drill fit on ten trucks, which tonneau covers work under it, and lead times.
Roll-N-Lock M-Series · 6.3
Roll-N-Lock M-Series review: a small canister, vinyl over aluminum slats, how dry owners find it, what the vinyl needs and which trucks it fits.
WeatherTech AlloyCover · 6.2
WeatherTech AlloyCover review: a made-in-USA hard tri-fold with no drain tubes. Where owners see water, the support bar issue and fit by truck.
AMP Research BedStep · 7.0
Our AMP Research BedStep review: tailgate up or down, install snags, towing bolts, dual exhaust, and the exact listing for your truck.
ComparisonHusky WeatherBeater vs TuxMat · 7.5 / 7.0
Husky WeatherBeater vs TuxMat: our pick, hard tray vs foam-core mat, dead pedal, winter grip, durability, warranties and fit by truck cab.
ComparisonBAKFlip MX4 vs LEER HF650M · 5.9 / 6.6
BAKFlip MX4 vs LEER HF650M: our pick, the latch, leaks and drain tubes, four panels or three, 450 vs 400 lb, warranties and fit by truck.
ComparisonTyger T3 Soft Tri-Fold vs TruXedo Lo Pro · 6.9 / 6.5
Tyger T3 vs TruXedo Lo Pro: our pick, tri-fold or roll-up bed access, tension and leaks, warranty rules, install and fit by truck.
ComparisonBAKFlip MX4 vs UnderCover Ultra Flex · 5.9 / 6.6
BAKFlip MX4 vs UnderCover Ultra Flex: our pick, leak records, how each folds, the same 400 lb rating and 5-year warranty, racks and fit by truck.
ComparisonTruXedo Sentry CT vs BAK Revolver X4s · 7.0 / 6.4
TruXedo Sentry CT vs BAK Revolver X4s: our pick, canvas or vinyl top, leak records, install fuss, tool-free removal and fit by truck.
Peragon Landmark · 6.0
Our Peragon Landmark review: a retractable with no canister, where owners see water, how the folded panels use the bed, and which trucks it fits.
ComparisonUnderCover Ultra Flex vs UnderCover Armor Flex · 6.6 / 6.3
Ultra Flex vs Armor Flex: our pick, what the coated top buys, hail and scratch evidence, leak records, install time and fit by truck.
Leitner ACS FORGED · 7.1
Our Leitner ACS FORGED review: the 400 lb off-road rating, which trucks it fits, drill vs no-drill versions and the tonneau option.
BAK Revolver X4s · 6.4
Our BAK Revolver X4s review: a 400 lb hard roll-up that keeps the rear window clear. How owners say it seals and where installs go wrong.
Rough Country Low Profile · 6.4
Our Rough Country Low Profile hard tri-fold review: which trucks it fits, where owners see water, the latch weak spot and how it compares.
Gator EFX · 6.3
Our Gator EFX review: a 300 lb budget hard tri-fold with a 2-year warranty. Where owners see water, what fits each truck and when to pay up.
RetraxONE XR · 5.9
Our RetraxONE XR review: T-slot rails on a polycarbonate retractable, a 200 lb rating and 1-year warranty, and where owners find water.
Tyger T3 Soft Tri-Fold · 6.9
Our Tyger T3 soft tri-fold review: a budget cover with no lock and no load rating. What owners say on fit, water, vinyl life and value, by truck.
UnderCover Armor Flex · 6.3
Our UnderCover Armor Flex review: what the coated top buys over the Ultra Flex, where owners see water, the prop-rod fold, and fit by truck.
TruXedo Sentry CT · 7.0
Our TruXedo Sentry CT review: a canvas-topped hard roll-up rated 400 lb. How owners say it seals, how secure it is, and which listing fits.
TruXedo Lo Pro · 6.5
Our TruXedo Lo Pro review: a soft roll-up with a lifetime warranty and no lock. What owners say on tension, leaks and vinyl life, by truck.
LEER HF650M · 6.6
Our LEER HF650M review: a 450 lb quad-fold with no drain tubes and a latch that opens only with the tailgate down, leak reports and fit.
UnderCover Ultra Flex · 6.6
Our UnderCover Ultra Flex review: 400 lb rating, 5-year warranty, prop rods that keep it off the glass, and where owners see water. By truck.
TuxMat · 7.0
TuxMat review: sidewall coverage, winter grip, stitching wear and price vs Husky and WeatherTech, with exact fit by truck and cab.
DECKED Drawer System · 6.2
Our DECKED drawer system review: what you give up in bed depth and payload, how dry the drawers stay, and the exact listing for your truck.
RetraxPRO XR · 6.4
Our RetraxPRO XR review: 500 lb rating, T-slot rails and a lifetime warranty, plus where owners see water and how much bed the canister takes.
Husky WeatherBeater · 7.5
Our Husky WeatherBeater review: dead pedal coverage, grip, long-term wear and how it stacks up to WeatherTech, with exact fit by truck and cab.
BAKFlip MX4 · 5.9
Our BAKFlip MX4 review: 400 lb rating, 5-year warranty and a clean fold, plus where owners report leaks and how they fix them. Fit by truck.