Rough Country Soft Roll-Up Bed Cover Review
Updated September 2026 Install and first look · First tested September 2026 · 1 video
If your truck bed hauls groceries and suitcases, not tools, this cover keeps them dry and out of sight, and it rolls all the way up so you get the whole short bed back. It went on with one wrench. The catch is it's vinyl. A razor blade goes right through it, so don't count on it for security.
Buy it if
- Buy it if your truck bed is family storage, not a job site.
- Buy it if you have a short bed and want all of it back.
- Buy it if you want it on this afternoon with one wrench.
- Buy it if a tarp and bungees is what you'd use otherwise.
Skip it if
- Skip it if you leave tools or a generator in the bed overnight.
- Skip it if you want it locked, not just closed.
- Skip it if you need to set weight on top of it.
Before you buy
What I don't love
No real security
It's vinyl. A blade goes right through it. That's every soft cover, not just this one.
Back the bolts all the way out
The side rails won't seat in the bulkhead until you back the bolt out completely. The instructions don't say that.
Check the clamps
I had a clamp a little too far in and didn't know until the cover snagged. Line the middle clamp up with the bed's crossbar.
It gets hot
Black vinyl in direct sun gets hot fast. Wear gloves or move quick in July.
Watch the videos
Every video I've made on it
Newest on top.
I'll tell you how it holds up after a full season of weather.
Every snag a first-timer hits
The full install on my 2014 F-150, every spot that slowed me down, and who should buy a hard cover instead.
Questions I get
Does it fit a 2014 F-150?
Yes, with the right part. The 5'7" bed version for 2004 to 2014 F-150s is SKU 42509550 on roughcountry.com. Amazon carries the 2015 to 2026 fitment, so check the years before you order.
Do you need to drill?
No. It clamps to the factory bed rails with six hand-tightened clamps and two bolts. The only tool is the Allen wrench in the box.
Can you lock it?
Not really. It closes, it doesn't lock. If you need security, get a hard cover.
How long does the install take?
Rough Country says about 20 minutes. I didn't time mine, and I hit two snags, so plan on longer.
Is it waterproof?
It has Velcro side seals, front and rear barriers, and a rubber strip on the outside edge of the bed. Get that strip right. I haven't had it through a full season yet.
Specs
| Material | Marine-grade vinyl, matte black |
|---|---|
| Frame | Black powder-coated aluminum |
| Profile | 1-1/8 in, top mount |
| Clamps | 6, hand-tightened |
| Closure | Spring latch with single-cable release |
| Seals | Hook-and-loop sides, front and rear barriers |
| Warranty | 5 years, structural and workmanship |
| SKU (2004-2014 F-150, 5'7" bed) | 42509550 |
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