Truxedo Sentry CT

[RedTurboMr2]

Just joined the forum. I purchased a 2026 Ford Ranger Raptor last week and i'm looking at purchasing a tonneau cover. I did a bunch of research and it seems like the Truxedo Senty CT is the cover for me. I live in northern ontario where we get a lot of snow, so i need something that can hold the weight during a heavy snowfall and I like how it rolls up instead of folding like the traditional hard covers.. I won't be installing any racks, so i don't need the slotted rails. I'm looking for something sleek that doesn't stick up to high. Anyone here have one installed on a newer raptor? Any pictures? Is there anything I should look out for with this cover? I'm seeing mixed reviews on the clamps that hold down the bed rails. I also see that suppliers recommend a tail gate seal. Any info and tips I can get with this cover would be highly appreciated, thanks so much.

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[RealTruck]

Hey there!

Quick question, do you have a location inside of the USA you could ship it? We don't ship to Canada currently but there are RealTruck dealers in Canada you can go too.

 

[WESTRESCUE77]

I have the Sentry CT on my '24 Ranger Raptor. It is fine, but I liked my Bak X4S much better. The X4S is more secure, quicker to open/close, and easier to keep looking nice. The Sentry CT uses a marine canvas-type material on top which is showing a bit of wear after 2+ years. I also had a lot of issues trying to get the Sentry clamps to fit properly.

Anyway, just my $0.02.

 

[RedTurboMr2]

Hey there!

Thank you for the message. Quick question, do you have a location inside of the USA you could ship it? We don't ship to Canada currently but there are RealTruck dealers in Canada you can go too.

I don't unfortunately, and with the exchange rate, it wouldn't be worth it. I found a place in canada that sells the cover for $1530 cdn with free shipping and no hidden import/duty fees. If you think i can get it cheaper through one of the RealTruck dealers in Canada let me know, everywhere that I checked sells it for $1820 cdn.

 

[RedTurboMr2]

I have the Sentry CT on my '24 Ranger Raptor. It is fine, but I liked my Bak X4S much better. The X4S is more secure, quicker to open/close, and easier to keep looking nice. The Sentry CT uses a marine canvas-type material on top which is showing a bit of wear after 2+ years. I also had a lot of issues trying to get the Sentry clamps to fit properly.

Anyway, just my $0.02.

I was looking at that cover as well, but apparently it isn't as good in the cold winters. I'll do some more research. Thanks so much for the reply.

 

[RealTruck]

I was looking at that cover as well, but apparently it isn't as good in the cold winters. I'll do some more research. Thanks so much for the reply.

Definitely worth doing some research on both! One thing I’d keep in mind is that with just about any rolling cover, extreme cold, snow and ice can make things a little less cooperative.

The Sentry CT is a great option, but even TruXedo notes that prolonged cold can make the fabric stiffer and recommends clearing snow and ice before rolling it up. So I wouldn’t necessarily choose between the Sentry CT and X4S based on cold weather alone.

Both are solid covers. I’d probably look more at which design, finish and operation you prefer for how you use the truck.

 

[RedTurboMr2]

Definitely worth doing some research on both! One thing I’d keep in mind is that with just about any rolling cover, extreme cold, snow and ice can make things a little less cooperative.

The Sentry CT is a great option, but even TruXedo notes that prolonged cold can make the fabric stiffer and recommends clearing snow and ice before rolling it up. So I wouldn’t necessarily choose between the Sentry CT and X4S based on cold weather alone.

Both are solid covers. I’d probably look more at which design, finish and operation you prefer for how you use the truck.

I probably won't be opening it too much during the winter. The box is pretty small on the ranger so it wouldn't be hard to grab things from the tailgate. I'll keep looking at both options. Thanks so much for the reply.

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