# TruXedo Sentry CT Review (2026): Pros, Cons & Price > TruXedo Sentry CT review: hard roll-up tonneau cover, aluminum slats + canvas, locks with tailgate. Truck fitments, specs, pros, cons and our 7.7/10 verdict. - Source: https://truckcoverguide.com/tonneau-covers/truxedo-sentry-ct/ - Markdown version: https://truckcoverguide.com/tonneau-covers/truxedo-sentry-ct.md - Last updated: 2026-11-12 --- - [Home](https://truckcoverguide.com/) - [Compare covers](https://truckcoverguide.com/tonneau-covers/) - TruXedo Sentry CT Hard Rolling Tonneau Cover 7.7 ![TruXedo Sentry CT Hard Rolling Tonneau Cover](https://truckcoverguide.com/_astro/truxedo-sentry-ct.BUFkF9LC_2u7Jz7.webp) TruXedo · Premium # TruXedo Sentry CT Hard Rolling Tonneau Cover Review Hard roll-up buyers who want the Revolver X4s idea with a canvas-look top, usually for a little less. - Hard roll-up - Aluminum slats + canvas - 100% bed access - Locks with tailgate - 400 lb rated $$$$ Premium Price tier: Premium price tier for the Ram 1500 5'7" listing · see Amazon for today's price [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D67K4C9?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20)[See alternatives](#alternatives) Opens Amazon in a new tab. By [Truck Cover Guide Editorial Team](https://truckcoverguide.com/about/) · Updated November 12, 2026 · [How we score](https://truckcoverguide.com/how-we-research/) We haven't tested this cover ourselves. Our score comes from maker specs, independent tests (credited by name) and owner reports, and it isn't a hands-on lab test. ## The verdict The Sentry CT is the other serious hard roll-up: aluminum slats, a 400 lb rating and full access with the drum at the cab, typically for about $1,400. It's a slightly softer-sealing design than the X4s, with hook-and-loop on the rails and some owner leak reports, and the warranty terms differ between sellers. Choose it over the X4s when it's meaningfully cheaper for your truck. ### What we like - Aluminum slats rated for 400 lb evenly distributed (per etrailer's maker specs) - Rolls to the cab for 100% bed access without blocking the rear window (maker claim) - Woven RTxTechWeave top resists nicks and keeps a matte look (maker claim) - Usually $80–$100 less than the Revolver X4s for the same truck ### Watch out for - Hook-and-loop along the rails; some owners report small leaks - Warranty listed as 3 years on Amazon vs 5 at etrailer - Tundra listings carry poor ratings (2.4–2.7 stars on few reviews) - Tailgate-level security only ## Score breakdown Security & build 8 Weather sealing 7.5 Bed access & usability 8.5 Value 6.5 Hard roll-up · Aluminum slats + canvas · Level 2: hard, tailgate-locked ## TruXedo Sentry CT specs | Brand | TruXedo | | --- | --- | | Cover type | Hard roll-up: Hard roll-up; aluminum slats under a woven top roll to the cab | | Material | Aluminum slats under RTxTechWeave 5-layer canvas | | Lock | Locks with tailgate. Slam latches at the tailgate plus mid-bed latches; secured by the tailgate lock. | | Security level | Level 2: hard, tailgate-locked (our grouping) | | Bed access | 100% bed access. TruXedo claims 100% bed access rolled up, without blocking the rear window. | | Drive with it open | Yes | | Install | No-drill bolt-on clamps (a 1/2-inch wrench and scissors per etrailer). | | Load rating | 400 lb evenly distributed (maker claim) | | Weight | 74 lb (listing or retailer figure) | | Profile | Low profile, at or near the bed rails | | Weather sealing | Flush side seals and hook-and-loop along the rails; some etrailer owner reviews mention small leaks. | | Bed racks | An etrailer Q&A says it fits with the Thule TracRac SR. | | Warranty | The Amazon listing shows a 3-year warranty; etrailer lists 5 years. Confirm before buying. | | Made in | USA (per etrailer) | | Fitment we checked | 2019–2027 Ram 1500 5'7" bed (67.4"), not the Multi-Function tailgate (part 1585916) | | Price tier | $$$ Premium ($900–$1,600), about $1,398.99 for this fitment when checked. See Amazon for today's price. | - Load rating, slat thickness (3/4 in), 15° rails and the 1/2-inch profile come from etrailer's reproduction of TruXedo specs for the F-150 8 ft version. - Weight (74 lb) is the Ram 5'7" listing's item weight. ### Fitments we checked Each truck and bed is a separate Amazon listing. Prices are what Amazon showed on November 12, 2026, not live. Always confirm with the listing's fitment tool before you buy. | Truck and bed | Notes | Price | | --- | --- | --- | | Ram 1500 2019–2027, 5'7" bed | Not for the Multi-Function tailgate (our representative listing)**About $1,398.99 when checked | [Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D67K4C9?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20) | | Ram 1500 2019–2027, 6'4" bed | Not for the Multi-Function tailgate**About $1,379.99 when checked | [Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D65HZXT?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20) | | Silverado/Sierra 1500 2019–2027, 5'10" bed | Works with MultiPro/Flex tailgates; not CarbonPro**About $1,399.99 when checked | [Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GXCHLVQ?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20) | | Silverado/Sierra 1500 2019–2027, 6'7" bed | Works with MultiPro/Flex tailgates**About $1,479.99 when checked | [Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K1ZCR2S?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20) | | Toyota Tacoma 2016–2023, 5'1" bed | Excludes Trail Special Edition storage boxes**About $1,399.99 when checked | [Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D65R2Y5?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20) | | Toyota Tundra 2022–2027, 5'7" bed | Without the factory rail system**About $1,299.99 when checked | [Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09V1TW92P?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20) | | Ford Ranger 2019–2023, 5'1" bed | Ranger SuperCrew**About $1,379.99 when checked | [Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07N99ZY86?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20) | Specs are compiled from maker copy on Amazon and at the retailer etrailer, plus independent tests, and may change between production runs. Not sure of your bed? Use the [bed size finder](https://truckcoverguide.com/tools/bed-size-finder/). ## TruXedo Sentry CT Hard Rolling Tonneau Cover video review [![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9kiXy1fGiNA/hqdefault.jpg)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kiXy1fGiNA) Video by Yuriy Motso on YouTube. Independent creator content, shown as a reference. It is not part of our scoring. The TruXedo Sentry CT is a hard rolling tonneau cover: aluminum slats under a canvas-look woven top that roll into a drum at the cab. It’s the main alternative to the [BAK Revolver X4s](https://truckcoverguide.com/tonneau-covers/bak-revolver-x4s/). Our representative listing is the 2019–2027 Ram 1500 5’7” bed (not for the Multi-Function tailgate), which was $1,398.99 on Amazon on November 12, 2026. The fitments we checked ranged from $1,299.99 to $1,479.99. We didn’t find a current F-150 5.5 ft listing in our check. We haven’t tested the Sentry CT ourselves; this review uses TruXedo’s maker copy on Amazon, etrailer’s reproduction of its specs, owner reviews and the long-term owner video below. If you’re still choosing a cover type, try the [cover matcher](https://truckcoverguide.com/tools/cover-matcher/), and see the [best tonneau covers of 2026](https://truckcoverguide.com/posts/best-tonneau-covers-2026/). ## Who the Sentry CT is for (and who should skip it) It’s for hard roll-up buyers who like the idea of the X4s but want a matte, woven-canvas look and a slightly lower price. It suits Ram and Silverado owners in particular, where we found the most fitments. Skip it if leaks are a deal-breaker. It seals with hook-and-loop along the rails, and some owners on etrailer report small leaks. Skip it if you want a key; it relies on the tailgate lock. On the 2022+ Tundra, the listings carry poor ratings (2.4–2.7 stars on few reviews), so look elsewhere for that truck. ## Security and locking Slam latches at the tailgate plus mid-bed latches hold the slats closed, and the cover is secured by your locked tailgate. That puts it at level 2 on our security scale. The aluminum slats resist the knife that defeats a soft roll-up, and TruXedo says its RTxTechWeave top holds up to nicks and cuts better than other materials. That’s a maker claim. ## Access and everyday use TruXedo claims 100% bed access: roll the cover to the cab, secure it with the integrated straps and drive open, without blocking the rear window. Simple rear-release cables open it. The drum still takes some space at the front for tall cargo. Our [bed access calculator](https://truckcoverguide.com/tools/bed-access-calculator/) allows about 14 in for a hard roll-up (an estimate, because TruXedo doesn’t publish the roll size), while the floor stays clear. ## Weather sealing TruXedo says its one-piece, aluminum-reinforced top with flush side seals is “the most leakproof of all folding, roll-up, and retractable covers”. BAK makes the same claim for the X4s. In practice the Sentry CT uses rubber seals plus hook-and-loop along the rails, and etrailer owner reviews mention small leaks. No independent water test exists that we could find. See [are tonneau covers waterproof?](https://truckcoverguide.com/posts/are-tonneau-covers-waterproof/) for how to keep any cover drier. ## Install It’s a no-drill install with bolt-on clamps; etrailer lists a 1/2-inch wrench and scissors as the tools. Rails sit at a 15-degree angle and about 1/2 in above the bed rails, per etrailer’s TruXedo specs. At 74 lb (the Ram listing’s item weight), a helper makes positioning easier. Our [install guide](https://truckcoverguide.com/posts/how-to-install-a-tonneau-cover/) covers the general steps. ## Fitment notes We checked listings for the 2019–2027 Ram 1500 (5’7” and 6’4”, both not for the Multi-Function tailgate), the 2019–2027 Silverado/Sierra 1500 (5’10” and 6’7”), the 2016–2023 Tacoma 5’1”, the 2022–2027 Tundra 5’7” and the 2019–2023 Ranger 5’1”. Things to check: - **Silverado/Sierra:** the 5’10” part works with MultiPro/Flex tailgates but not the CarbonPro bed. - **Tacoma:** the part excludes Trail Special Edition storage boxes. - **Tundra:** the listing we checked is for trucks without the factory rail system. Confirm with the listing’s fitment tool. ## What you’ll need beyond the box - **Top care:** [303 Aerospace Protectant](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JG3OIFU?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20) and [303 Tonneau Cleaner](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0185PU376?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20) suit the woven top. - **A bed rack:** an etrailer Q&A says it works with the [Thule TracRac SR](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0899M9KJH?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20). TruXedo’s own [Elevate CS rack](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09VH9Z94C?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20) is sold for midsize trucks. See [covers with a bed rack](https://truckcoverguide.com/posts/tonneau-cover-with-bed-rack/). - **A tailgate lock** if yours doesn’t lock: the [Pop & Lock Gate Defender](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TPXG0NO?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20). ## Reliability and warranty The warranty is unclear: the Amazon listing shows 3 years, while etrailer lists 5. etrailer also lists it as made in the USA. Ratings vary by fitment. The Ram 5’7” listing had 36 ratings averaging 4.5 and the Silverado 5’10” 47 at 4.5, but the Tundra listings were poor. The owner video above revisits a Sentry CT after two and a half years of use. ## Bottom line The Sentry CT is a serious hard roll-up: aluminum slats, a 400 lb rating and full access with the drum at the cab, typically for about $1,400. It seals less convincingly than the X4s, and the warranty terms differ between sellers. Choose it when it’s meaningfully cheaper for your truck. [Check the Sentry CT price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D67K4C9?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20), or see all roll-ups in [best roll-up tonneau covers](https://truckcoverguide.com/posts/best-roll-up-tonneau-covers/). Ready to buy? · 7.7/10 TruXedo Sentry CT Hard Rolling Tonneau Cover $$$$ Premium Price tier: Premium · Hard roll-up · Ram 1500 5'7" [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D67K4C9?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20) ## Accessories that pair with the TruXedo Sentry CT Cover care, bed racks, mats and cargo gear sold on Amazon. Most bed and floor products are vehicle-specific: the fitment shown is the listing we checked, so search the same product for your truck if yours differs. - Bed rack**TruXedo Elevate CS Rack system (1118513)**From TruXedoTelescoping 18 or 28 in uprights over a midsize bed. Per the listing, it works with most inside-mount roll-up and folding covers and carries 500 lb on-road and 250 lb off-road. Listing fitment: 2015–2025 Colorado/Canyon, 2012–2023 Ranger, 2022–2026 Maverick. TruXedo Elevate TS rails are sold separately and are required. Midsize trucks only on this listing.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09VH9Z94C?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20) - Cover care**303 Aerospace Protectant, 16 oz**Compatible, third-partyA UV protectant for vinyl, plastic and rubber that helps stop sun fading and cracking on vinyl covers and rubber seals. Check your cover maker's care instructions first; some makers specify their own cleaners.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JG3OIFU?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20) - Cover care**303 Tonneau & Convertible Top Cleaner, 16 oz**Compatible, third-partyA rinse-clean cleaner for vinyl and fabric tops. Clean the cover before you apply a protectant.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0185PU376?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20) - Bed rack**Yakima OverHaul HD adjustable truck bed rack (8001151)**Works with any coverHeight-adjustable towers with T-slots and SKS locks, rated 500 lb on-road and 300 lb off-road per the listing, for rooftop tents, ladders and boats. The Amazon listing doesn't state tonneau-cover compatibility. Check Yakima's fit guide for your truck and cover before buying.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MDSP8T8?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20) - Cargo management**Keeper ratcheting cargo bar, 40–70 in (05059)**Works with any coverPins groceries and gear against the bulkhead or tailgate so nothing slides around under a closed cover. It sits below rail height, so the cover closes over it. 40–70 in span; measure between your bed walls at the height you'll use it.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000AZ9KS?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20) - Cargo management**Rhino USA ratchet straps, 1 in × 15 ft (4-pack)**Works with any coverTie-downs for loads strapped to a bed rack, or tall cargo you haul with a roll-up or folding cover open.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N7P7EOX?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20) - Cargo management**Migaven heavy-duty truck bed cargo net, 4 × 6 ft**Works with any coverThe fallback when a load sticks up past the rails and the cover has to stay open: a stretch net over the bed keeps loose items in.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C5CZBXYW?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20) - Cargo management**Rough Country slide-out truck bed cargo tray (10209)**Works with any coverBrings small items to the tailgate so you don't have to crawl under a cover to reach the front of the bed. Rough Country says the 4 in tray fits under any bed cover. Listing fitment: Trucks with a 5'7" or longer bed (tray is 62.3 × 23.6 × 4 in). Per the listing, fits beds 5'7" or longer; 5 ft midsize beds are too short.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DQVKJ4L7?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20) - Cargo management**DECKED drawer system (XR7)**Works with any coverTwo bed-length lockable drawers under a flat deck rated for 2,000 lb of cargo per the listing. Under a locking cover, it turns the bed into secure tool storage. Listing fitment: 2019–current Ram 1500 (DT) 6'4" bed, not RamBox. A drawer system raises the bed floor, which cuts the height left under a cover. DECKED sells a separate model for each truck and bed length.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLMHPNR2?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20) - Bed mat**Husky Liners custom-fit rubberized bed mat (16008)**Works with any coverA rubberized mat with air-dry nibs underneath, so water that gets past a soft cover's seals can drain instead of sitting on the paint. Listing fitment: 2015–2026 Ford F-150 and 2022–2026 F-150 Lightning, 5'7" bed. Per the listing, it will not fit over a drop-in bed liner.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084J67MZR?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20) Compatibility checked November 2026. More in our [truck bed accessories guide](https://truckcoverguide.com/accessories/). ## Featured in our guides - [The Best Tonneau Covers for the Silverado and Sierra 1500 (2019–2026): 7 Picks](https://truckcoverguide.com/posts/best-tonneau-cover-for-silverado/) - [The Best Roll-Up Tonneau Covers of 2026: Soft and Hard Roll-Ups Compared](https://truckcoverguide.com/posts/best-roll-up-tonneau-covers/) ## TruXedo Sentry CT FAQ ### Is the TruXedo Sentry CT a hard cover? Yes. It's a hard roll-up: aluminum slats (3/4 in per etrailer's TruXedo specs) under a woven RTxTechWeave top. It rolls up to the cab like a soft cover but is rated for 400 lb evenly distributed. ### TruXedo Sentry CT vs BAK Revolver X4s: which is better? Both are aluminum-slat hard roll-ups rated for 400 lb. The X4s has an independent test behind it (Car and Driver found it close to weatherproof) and a clear 5-year warranty. The Sentry CT uses hook-and-loop along the rails, and some owners report small leaks. It was usually $80–$100 cheaper for the same truck. ### What warranty does the Sentry CT have? Sources disagree. The Amazon listing shows a 3-year warranty, while etrailer lists 5 years. Confirm with the seller before you buy. ### Does the Sentry CT block the rear window when rolled up? TruXedo says it rolls to the cab without blocking the rear window or brake light. We haven't seen an independent test of that claim. ## Sources - [amazon.com](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D67K4C9?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20) - [etrailer.com](https://www.etrailer.com/Tonneau-Cover/Truxedo/TX1598716.html) - [youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kiXy1fGiNA) Not sold yet? ## Alternatives to the TruXedo Sentry CT ![BAK Revolver X4s Hard Roll-Up Tonneau Cover](https://truckcoverguide.com/_astro/bak-revolver-x4s.D1QA9SHs_ZSx8dn.webp) ### [BAK Revolver X4s Hard Roll-Up Tonneau Cover](https://truckcoverguide.com/tonneau-covers/bak-revolver-x4s/) 8.1 - Hard roll-up - Aluminum slats + vinyl - 100% bed access Owners who want hard-cover security and slash resistance with roll-up convenience and no canister eating the bed floor. $$$$ Premium Price tier: Premium F-150 5.5 ft listing on Amazon [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WJSTCHZ?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20)[Read the full review](https://truckcoverguide.com/tonneau-covers/bak-revolver-x4s/) ![UnderCover Elite One-Piece Tonneau Cover](https://truckcoverguide.com/_astro/undercover-elite.Bx9jEVOQ_2avLtt.webp) ### [UnderCover Elite One-Piece Tonneau Cover](https://truckcoverguide.com/tonneau-covers/undercover-elite/) 7.6 - Hinged one-piece - ABS composite lid - Full lid opening (parked) - High security Owners who want a keyed, nearly weatherproof lid and never haul anything taller than the bed walls. $$$$ Premium Price tier: Premium F-150 5.5 ft listing on Amazon [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08L44RPCJ?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20)[Read the full review](https://truckcoverguide.com/tonneau-covers/undercover-elite/) ![BAKFlip MX4 Hard Folding Tonneau Cover](https://truckcoverguide.com/_astro/bakflip-mx4.CoOqV3JL_ZwWQMx.webp) ### [BAKFlip MX4 Hard Folding Tonneau Cover](https://truckcoverguide.com/tonneau-covers/bakflip-mx4/) 8.2 - Hard folding - Aluminum panels - 100% bed access Most truck owners who want a lockable hard cover that still opens the whole bed and has the longest owner track record of any hard folder. $$$$ Premium Price tier: Premium F-150 5.5 ft listing on Amazon [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08L44X6NZ?tag=truckcoverguide.com-20)[Read the full review](https://truckcoverguide.com/tonneau-covers/bakflip-mx4/) [Compare all 16 covers →](https://truckcoverguide.com/tonneau-covers/) ## Helpful guides [Top picks ### The 8 Best Tonneau Covers of 2026: Ranked by Type, Truck and Budget The best tonneau covers of 2026, ranked: BAKFlip MX4, Gator EFX, Gator roll-up, BAK Revolver X4s, RetraxPRO MX and more, with fitment and price notes. 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