August 07, 2016
Harold "Tom" Marshall from Tennessee
2015 Chevrolet Colorado
I have a 2015 Chevrolet Colorado pickup with a 5’ bed. I have to admit that I had concerns when I started looking and pricing a cover on several levels.
First-GM just released this new body style for the Colorado and the box dimensions had changed. So, I was worried that there wouldn’t be many options to choose from. Additionally, I had the short box version.
Second-My second concern was cost. This is a 5’ box on my truck. I didn’t want spend a tall pile of cash on what is a relatively small bed cover. So, I was trying to balance a decent cost point versus my concerns toward water-tightness, ability to secure the cover, and looks.
Third-Functionality-I have owned pickups where I installed one-piece fiberglass covers. However great they look, you will have a tough time trying to load heavy and bulky items by yourself. Because I am a deer hunter, I would ask you to try loading a 160lb deer, by yourself, into a bed covered by a one-piece fiberglass cover. It is almost impossible and I would suggest having emergency services on speed dial when you try this feat. It really frustrated me and I specifically remembered this event as I did my research. Additionally, you cannot remove those covers by yourself, without damaging it or your vehicle, without special equipment or an additional person to help.
I have friends who own competitor's flip covers. Although they aren’t bad in design, most will block your rear window when they are folded back while you are using your bed. This creates a safety issue, in my opinion. Plus, the panels can get heavy as they are usually designed with three panels. So, they can get bulky and awkward when handling them. Peragon’s design utilizes multiple panels that keep then relatively short and easily handled by one person.
The Peragon team has obviously considered all of this as they have designed a cover that is light-weight and very strong with its aluminum design. The cover stores inside the bed when open and can be removed by one person, in seconds, if needed.
Peragon’s web site makes ordering your cover almost automatic. Everything you need can be found there. The flat purchase price of $699 with free shipping made my purchase that much better considering I had quotes of up to $1100 for a bed cover for my truck. Shipping couldn’t have been smoother, considering the recent body style change of my Chevrolet Colorado. Within 5 days, it was sitting on my doorstep waiting for me to install it.
I was able to do most of the installation by myself accept for setting on top of the bed rails, which my wife was kind enough to help me out. The instructions provided in the kit are very easy to follow and if you have any issues, Peragon technical support is always available. I would recommend allowing 3 – 4 hours for installation as many of us do not install bed covers for a living.
I have had my Peragon cover for quite a while now. It has made many trips to our hunting property; to the lake on fishing trips, and family vacations to Knoxville Tennessee and Chicago Illinois. It has travelled over 30,000 miles and it still looks as good as the day I installed it. Because I am an avid fishermen and deer hunter you can find some type of outdoors or maintenance equipment in the bed of my truck. I am only able to that because of my Peragon Bed Cover. If you are looking for a light weight, good looking, highly functional and economical choice for covering the bed of your truck, I would and can only recommend Peragon.