Soft roll-up
Gator ETX Roll-Up vs TruXedo Lo Pro
Security, weather sealing, bed access, material, weight and warranty — side by side, then a straight verdict on who each one suits.
Gator ETX Roll-Up
A simple, affordable soft roll-up for daily bed coverage, with a low-profile mount and tool-free clamp install.
Best for: Budget roll-up
TruXedo Lo Pro
A low-profile soft roll-up that mounts flush and sleek, with a leather-grain top and the same quick roll-to-cab access as the TruXport.
Best for: Low-profile roll-up
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.
| Gator ETX Roll-Up | TruXedo Lo Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Security | Low | Low |
| Weather | Medium | Medium |
| Bed access | High | High |
| Type | Soft roll-up | Soft roll-up |
| Brand | Gator | TruXedo |
| Material | Vinyl over aluminium frame | Leather-grain vinyl |
| Weight | ~21 lb (5.5 ft) | ~22 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
Gator ETX Roll-Up
Strengths
- Low cost
- Easy install
Trade-offs
- Low security
- Light weather protection
TruXedo Lo Pro
Strengths
- Sleek low-profile fit
- Lifetime warranty
- Full bed access
Trade-offs
- Still a soft cover — low security
- Pricier than basic roll-ups
The verdict
Pick the Gator ETX Roll-Up if…
Its balance of security, weather protection and access matches how you use the bed, and it is the cheaper option.
Budget roll-up
Pick the TruXedo Lo Pro if…
Its balance of security, weather protection and access matches how you use the bed.
Low-profile roll-up
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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Gator ETX Roll-Up vs TruXedo Lo Pro — frequently asked
Gator ETX Roll-Up or TruXedo Lo Pro — which should I buy?
Buy the Gator ETX Roll-Up if its balance suits how you use the bed, and it is the cheaper of the two. Buy the TruXedo Lo Pro if its balance suits you better. Both are the same type of cover, so the decision is about execution rather than category.
Is the Gator ETX Roll-Up more secure than the TruXedo Lo Pro?
On our rating the Gator ETX Roll-Up scores Low for security and the TruXedo Lo Pro 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?
Gator ETX Roll-Up: Clamp-on, no drilling. TruXedo Lo Pro: 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.