The Ram is one of the most popular full-size pickups on the road, and if you own one, you’re probably looking for ways to protect and improve it. A truck bed cover is one of the best places to start. It helps protect your bed and cargo, keeps things out of sight and gives your truck a cleaner look.
If you’re weighing your options, this article has you covered. Here are five Ram truck bed covers we stock, one from each major style, to help you narrow down the right choice for your truck.
Still deciding between cover styles? Our best tonneau cover buyer's guide compares soft, folding, rolling, retractable and one-piece covers.
Popular Types of RAM Truck Tonneau Covers
There are different types of truck covers available, but these are the ones Ram owners choose most often:
Folding: Soft or hard covers that fold back in sections, so you can open part of the bed or most of it.
Roll-Up: Covers that roll toward the cab for full bed access. Soft roll-ups are lightweight and usually cost less.
Retractable: Hard covers that slide into a canister at the front of the bed for a clean, low-profile look.
One-Piece: Solid lids that lift from a front hinge and can be painted to match your truck.
Ram fitment depends heavily on factory options like RamBox storage, the multi-function tailgate and factory cargo rails, so check those before you order.
5 Best RAM Truck Bed Covers
Here are five of the best options we carry for Ram trucks:
1. TruXedo Deuce Hybrid Tonneau Cover
The TruXedo Deuce is a soft vinyl cover with a black matte finish that rolls up toward the cab when you need the whole bed. It mounts inside the bed rails without drilling, and the manufacturer estimates about an hour to install.
It’s secured by your tailgate: with the tailgate locked, the cover’s latches can’t be reached from outside.
Specifications:
- Cover Type: Soft, Roll-Up (Hybrid)
- Material: Vinyl
- Ram Fitment We Carry: 2009–2025 Ram 1500/2500/3500 without RamBox (76.3 in. bed)
Pros
- Rolls up for full bed access
- No-drill installation
- Secured when the tailgate is locked
Cons
- Soft vinyl can be cut, unlike hard covers
2. BAKFlip MX4 Hard Folding Tonneau Cover
The BAKFlip MX4 is a low-profile aluminum hard folding cover with a black matte textured finish. Its three panels fold back and flip up against the cab when you need the whole bed.
It’s secured by your tailgate. We carry versions for Ram trucks with and without RamBox; note that the RamBox version only works with the factory silver cargo rails, not the black ones.
Specifications:
- Cover Type: Hard Folding (3 panels)
- Material: Aluminum
- Ram Fitment We Carry: 2002–2018 Ram 1500/2500/3500, with or without RamBox
Pros
- Hard aluminum panels
- Flips up against the cab for full bed access
- RamBox-compatible version available
Cons
- Costs more than soft covers
3. TrailFX Hard Trifold Tonneau Cover
For a budget-friendly hard cover on a newer Ram 1500, the TrailFX Hard Trifold is an aluminum tri-fold with a black matte finish. It clamps on without drilling, and the manufacturer estimates about an hour to install.
Specifications:
- Cover Type: Hard Tri-Fold
- Material: Aluminum
- Ram Fitment We Carry: 2019–2025 Ram 1500 (new model)
Pros
- Aluminum hard tri-fold
- No-drill, clamp-on installation
- Fits the current Ram 1500
Cons
- When folded, it takes up some space at the front of the bed
4. RetraxONE XR Retractable Tonneau Cover
The RetraxONE XR is a low-profile manual retractable cover with polycarbonate slats. It slides open by hand into a canister at the front of the bed and locks with a key.
This version fits 2019–2025 Rams without RamBox, and it won’t work with the multi-function tailgate.
Specifications:
- Cover Type: Hard Manual Retractable
- Material: Polycarbonate
- Ram Fitment We Carry: 2019–2025 Ram 5'7" bed, no RamBox, no multi-function tailgate
Pros
- Retracts into a compact canister
- Key lock
- Clean, low-profile look
Cons
- Not compatible with the multi-function tailgate
5. UnderCover Elite LX Painted One-Piece Tonneau Cover
For a factory-style look, the UnderCover Elite LX is a one-piece ABS lid painted to match select factory Ram colors. It’s hinged at the front, so the whole lid lifts for bed access, and it locks with a key.
This version fits 2019–2025 Rams with a 5'7" bed and no multi-function tailgate.
Specifications:
- Cover Type: Hard One-Piece Tilt-Up
- Material: ABS plastic, painted
- Ram Fitment We Carry: 2019–2025 Ram 5'7" bed, no multi-function tailgate
Pros
- Painted to match select factory colors
- Key lock
- Solid, finished look
Cons
- The one-piece lid limits cargo height when closed
Conclusion
Ram trucks deserve solid protection and a clean look. With so many cover styles and fitments available, the key is matching the cover to how you use your bed and to your truck’s factory options, like RamBox and the multi-function tailgate. Not sure? Call us for a fitment check by phone at (806) 621-1226.
If you want to look at more options, check out our RAM truck bed cover collection. From soft roll-up covers to hard tri-fold ones, we offer covers designed for Ram trucks like yours!
