coachDOC

I read through a couple of threads on these covers and how they work with the electric gate release on the 2015 Lariat. But I wonder if I can solicit some more input. I had an Access Lorado on my last truck for 10 years, so I know about the quality. I'm sure the Truxedo is similar quality.

I called both companies today to ask about the gate release.

At Access, I was told that their covers do not interfere with gate release because the back rail of the cover does not come in contact with the gate but rather stays a fraction of an inch above. I asked if that meant water could get through and was told that "some water always gets through". Not a soothing answer, but I can easily see how the cover would allow the gate to open and close normally.

Truxedo, however, said that their cover works with the electric release provided that I close the gate before closing the cover. They claim to have a water seal along the top of the gate which is a good thing, but if I have to open the cover every time I close the gate it's a showstopper.

Any input here? If you have one of these covers with the electric gate release, are you able to open and close the gate without having to do anything else with the cover?

Thanks.

Bull53

I had a truxedo lo pro on my 13 and just ordered one for my 15. I will be getting the cover on Thursday and will let you know how it works. I don't see why it wouldn't work.

svt2205

As long as you don't have fitment related issues with one or another. They both are top quality brands and like you've had with the access. You'll be happy with their performance either way. The only thing I can add, is Truxedo has top notch customer service. I've had the same LoPro QT on my last 3 trucks (roughly 9 years) and have needed to replace a few things over the years. Sun, wind, rain, snow and all beat the crap out of stuff, especially if your truck is always outside. But when I needed a replacement part, they sent me new items. Heck, I figured I would need to pay for things, but they sent them on their dime.

dstrat1

I have one, would buy it again, truxedo, that is.. have one on the nissan frontier too/...

Jaredkm

I'm glad to see some people actually have the Truxedo Lo Pro, in the post asking about which cover people had, seemed none had this one. Was wondering how it worked out for people!

coachDOC

Yeah! Which cover is that? The LoPro QT?

And does your electric tailgate open and close normally?

Thanks!

dstrat1

yes it is, and yes it does...d

coachDOC

Thanks. The good folks at Truxedo still tell me that the gate needs to close before the cover in order for the release to work normally. I don't want to open the cover every time I open/close the gate.

truckalter

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Honestly as long as the cover isn't actually resting on the top of the tailgate (neither Access or Truxedo do) I don't see any reason they would cause an issue with the power gate.

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