Flush Mount Tonneau Cover

[Black Knight]

I am looking for a flush mount Tonneau cover for my Sonoma. Its a stepside, and I want a one piece hard tonneau that sits flush with the tops of the bed rails. Does anyone know a manufacturer of such a thing??

[boxcarracer963]

i think there's a couple people looking for those, i think there hard to find

[Hammer Head]

I want one, too. If you can find one let me know!

[Hammer Head]

.. fiberglass, right? Because I want fiberglass.

[Mikz86TA]

Ther only totally flush one is made by CheckerPro and is called a Checkmate. They dont overlap the tailgat e, so if you get the locking one its useless unless you get a tailgate handle lock. Ive heard people been pleased with them, They come black but Ive seen people paint them body color. They do have some optioins. And I think they are on sale right now. Another drawback if its a concern, is they dont seal up to make the bed totally waterproof. Tommy (T-Man) has one on his 1st Gen S10.
The only other fiberglass low-profile options are SnugLid (3 models), Gaylords (2 models) and LoRider. The S-series bed isnt symetrical. Its wider at the front and seems like covers are limited to find for them. The JackRabbit, PaceEdwards and Roll-N-Lock retreactables are flush but the bed design makes those unavailible. The rest of the covers like ARE, Leer and etc, are the ones that sit on top. Personally I like the SnugLid and Gaylords or the Checkmate. From experiecnce of a local fellow S-10er, the SnugLid is watertight and well made. They are $$$$ and since they only make them in California now (used to have a plant in Indiana), shipping to the EastCoast is expensive.

[Black Knight]

Im in the Midwest. I want a Fiberglass one. Ive thought of the A.R.E. But I would like flush mount. I dont want a soft tonneau. I hard a one piece that raises on gas filled shocks.

[DMP]

Ther only totally flush one is made by CheckerPro and is called a Checkmate. They dont overlap the tailgat e, so if you get the locking one its useless unless you get a tailgate handle lock. Ive heard people been pleased with them, They come black but Ive seen people paint them body color.

Actually, they come in white too. I want one really bad, but I dont have $539 right now....

[Mikz86TA]

I think the Checkmates are on sale right now for under $500.
DMP, youre right. I forgot they come in white as well.
BK : The only true flush is the Checkmate from what Ive seen. Plus its the least expensive. They arent 100% watersealed from what Ive heard and seen and will require a tailgate lock or handle relocation for locking people out of the bed. Gaylords and SnugLid are the best and most flush normal-style lids. ARE and Leer sit on top.
I know there are alot of makers out there and some fit nice and others look like they just belong on something else. I saw a stepside Xtreme here the other day and the guy had one that looked like a snuglid but it had a lip on the back edge like a lil spoiler. Just enough to notice but not too big. I pulled up and asked him what kind it was since there wasnt a name on it. He said he didnt know but he got it down south (Florida). So there are a bunch of brands you can find and some not on the net. I would try to lookup topper businesses around you and see if they have an online site with a brand list. Then try to get some info.

[Black Knight]

Well Im relocating the handle so that isnt a problem. The water tight situation I can handle, plus Im thinking of making a custom ducktail type extension on my tailgate. Like a low profile spoiler.

[stealthsuper]

Yeah Mike is right.. Mine is a checkmate flush fiberglass cover.. I think it was 799 when i got it like over two years ago I am sure they are cheaper now.... it comes with two small gas shocks and all hardware needed...http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff280/stealthsuper/119415864954121.jpg

[stealthsuper]

here is better look of that cover
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff280/stealthsuper/backinthedayredsuper.jpg

[shaved_ss]

NICE!

[stealthsuper]

imma take some more good pics when i GET HOME and imma give my baby a bath too

[Hammer Head]

I'm interested,..

[stealthsuper]

Interested in ....???

[Hammer Head]

The cover you have for your truck.. I want to get rid of the roll up tanneau I currently have now & want a flush mount fiberglass tanneau. So, where's these pix you were gonna take?

[stealthsuper]

I will when I get home next week on leave.... still in cali NC next week!!!

[98'S-Dime]

i got a fiberglass factory locking topdeck carpeted inside im getting rid of for anyone living in cali. its not flush :( wraps around the body but its white and like brand new. wanting 150 for it if anyone is interested pm me or w/e

[Hammer Head]

Fleetside or stepside?

[98'S-Dime]

Fleet

[Mikz86TA]

Needs stepside like me.

[holsinger17]

i would love to have a flush mount tonneau cover but i can't afford the sticker price...i currently have an undercovers bed cover its nice but its ruining my paint around the ends of the truck....one day i will save my money and get the paint fixed and a flushmount bedliner

[Hammer Head]

UPS & FedEx ship freight.. all you'd need to do is box it up. I'm sure they could do it over at Kinkos or someplace like that for ya.

[extreme gmc]

hey!!! HH!!! you still interested in a checkmate bed cover? pm me is interested. i am considering selling mine to get a different brand...

[T Man]

I picked up my checkmate with locks for around 575 after delevery and LOVE it. Its great, supports a good deal of weight. (Like me and someone else) The factory seals they send suck, but upgrading them isnt much of a challenge. I would definately DEFINATELY recommend one

[firefighter]

My Dad had a Checkmate on his Sport Side Silvy for years. Some how or another it started sucking up water like a sponge, it started out weighing almost nothing just before he junked it it must've gained 50 lbs. Not saying anything other than be aware and maybe think of a solution to prevent it. It looked great though, it was a little tough toget smooth for painting took some high build primer and a bunch block sanding I remember I painted it....

[Mikz86TA]

I am for a stepside model and for the right price.
hey!!! HH!!! you still interested in a checkmate bed cover? pm me is interested. i am considering selling mine to get a different brand...

[extreme gmc]

sorry, i gotta a fleetside.

tman, what kind i weatherstripping did you upgrade to to prevent it from leaking?

[Black Knight]

I need one for a stepside, the sooner the better. PM me if you have one.