Tri-fold
Extang Trifecta 2.0 vs Gator ETX Tri-Fold
Security, weather sealing, bed access, material, weight and warranty — side by side, then a straight verdict on who each one suits.
Extang Trifecta 2.0
A leather-grain vinyl soft tri-fold with a quick-release system and tension-controlled seals — the popular middle-ground between value and quality.
Best for: Best soft tri-fold
Gator ETX Tri-Fold
A no-frills soft tri-fold that covers the bed cleanly for daily driving on a tight budget, with tool-free clamp install.
Best for: Budget daily cover
Side by side
Ratings are ours, on a three-point scale, and comparable across every cover in the database. Specs are as published by the manufacturer and vary by truck and bed length.
| Extang Trifecta 2.0 | Gator ETX Tri-Fold | |
|---|---|---|
| Security | Low | Low |
| Weather | Medium | Medium |
| Bed access | Medium | Medium |
| Type | Tri-fold | Tri-fold |
| Brand | Extang | Gator |
| Material | Leather-grain vinyl over aluminium frame | Vinyl over aluminium frame |
| Weight | ~26 lb (5.5 ft) | ~25 lb (5.5 ft) |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime | Limited lifetime |
| Install | Clamp-on, no drilling | Clamp-on, no drilling |
| Price | $$ | $ |
What each one gets right and wrong
Extang Trifecta 2.0
Strengths
- Light and easy to fold
- Lifetime warranty
- Clean low-profile look
Trade-offs
- Soft cover — low security
- No lock without the tailgate
Gator ETX Tri-Fold
Strengths
- Low cost
- Quick install
Trade-offs
- Basic seals
- Soft cover — low security
The verdict
Pick the Extang Trifecta 2.0 if…
Its balance of security, weather protection and access matches how you use the bed.
Best soft tri-fold
Pick the Gator ETX Tri-Fold if…
Its balance of security, weather protection and access matches how you use the bed, and it is the cheaper option.
Budget daily cover
Both are sold per truck and bed length. Confirm fitment for your exact year and bed before ordering either — the comparison above is about the cover, not about whether it fits you.
Other comparisons
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Extang Trifecta 2.0 vs Gator ETX Tri-Fold — frequently asked
Extang Trifecta 2.0 or Gator ETX Tri-Fold — which should I buy?
Buy the Extang Trifecta 2.0 if its balance suits how you use the bed. Buy the Gator ETX Tri-Fold if its balance suits you better, and it is the cheaper of the two. Both are the same type of cover, so the decision is about execution rather than category.
Is the Extang Trifecta 2.0 more secure than the Gator ETX Tri-Fold?
On our rating the Extang Trifecta 2.0 scores Low for security and the Gator ETX Tri-Fold scores Low. Treat that as resistance to an opportunist rather than as a safe — no tonneau cover stops someone determined with tools and time.
Will either of these fit my truck?
Both are sold per truck and bed length rather than as one universal part, so the answer depends on your year, model and bed. Most full-size & mid-size beds — confirm your year and bed length. Check your exact fitment before ordering either.
Do either need drilling to install?
Extang Trifecta 2.0: Clamp-on, no drilling. Gator ETX Tri-Fold: Clamp-on, no drilling. Mainstream covers clamp to the bed rails and need no drilling, which keeps them removable and the truck's finish intact.