Leer Tonneau Cover For 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 Short Bed - Hard Folding vs Soft Roll-Up
Published 12/05/2023
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Question:
Trying to decide between the hard folding or soft roll up tonneau cover for the short bed 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500. Is one better?
asked by: Tracy
Expert Reply:
The better option between the hard folding and soft roll-up Leer tonneau covers that fit your 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 with the 5-3/4 foot short bed really depends on what you are prioritizing as there isn't a one-size-fits-all answer, so to speak. First, here are the correct part numbers for your short bed '24 Silverado 1500:
- Leer Hard Tonneau Cover # LE97FR
- Leer Soft Tonneau Cover # LE76VR
The # LE97FR hard tonneau cover is the more popular option because it provides what a lot of people value the most - safety. So long as your tailgate is locked, when closed up there's no way into the truck bed, so there's a security factor that people value. It also sits inside your bed rails and is even with them so it has a bit of a more streamlined look than the soft cover.
But there is something the soft cover # LE76VR wins out on, which is price. That is, of course, always an important factor, and the soft cover is less expensive, which makes it really attractive. I think it still looks good too, but your opinion may vary. Really, if you just want a cover to help keep your truck bed dry and keep things out of sight, the soft cover will serve that function with no problem. But for more security and a more factory-like appearance, go with the hard cover.
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