Cover will lay flat with correct assembly!
352393
Make sure you assemble the cover correctly. The cover WILL lay flat. If you try to connect the cover and bottom with the plastic part of the top spine vs just the metal part it will buckle and not lay flat. Thanks to previous reviewers, I wondered if the buckling was created by operator error - quite sure that was the case since I put it together wrong the first time. Nice color - lightweight - seems like a great cover - especially for the price.
4034604
Excellent cover, exactly as described. Ultra thin but sturdy and pretty to look at.  I have ordered additional covers in different colors.  The only slight obstacle is that it is packed with no directions.  It is easy to assemble once you learn how but I had to go to youtube to find video instructions.  Also, there is a small plastic bag enclosed in the package which contains some small rubber-like pieces.  I wrote to the seller who graciously explained what they were.  Simple instructions enclosed would be helpful.  Will definitely buy again, excellent considering the price.
3699105
A functional cover.  Just don't zip it all the way (as the instructions say) and it works well.
3833672
I hope this will be okay...came in a very tight roll and as of now, it still won't lay flat.  Have it on the floor with weights trying to hold it flat, but so far not working. Maybe with the weather warming up and I can get it installed, it will be great!!!
314551
It really does fold very close to flat and with just a few pieces of quick hardware it is put together & ready to go. I had a little trouble with getting the hardware to fit in one place, but it just took a tiny bit of extra brute strength and then it was perfect!
4424040
If you find this cover isn't fitting properly, make sure you aren't being a fool like me and trying to put it on without the directions lol! It comes inside out, and there's a "shorter" side that must be placed properly on the back of the tube, or else the entire thing will be off and will be poofed out. When it's on correctly, it fits perfectly, and every single rope tie sticks out where it should. I ordered mine at the beginning of August 2017, so as of then, either the model has changed to fit better, or more likely, people are just neglecting the instructions since it seems like it should be "simple."

Once it's on properly, it works amazingly, and looks great too! I only tube in rocky white water in Colorado, even some class III, and this will definitely hold up against the rocks and strainers! I do wish the green fabric extended below the bottom of the tube, but the mesh on the bottom of this cover is pretty sturdy, and way stronger than the mesh that comes on the Intex tubes.
2623624
Shipped flat and requires a little assembly.  I'm no do-it-yourselfer and was able to put it together in less than two minutes with common tools.  Looks good installed.  Oh, make sure you buy the hitch pin as it does not come with the hitch cover itself.  Would recommend this product.
3900289
A great cover for the price. Keep it flat on the tab when not in use though or the tab will be bent the wrong way and not hold flap properly. Probably better if it were reinforced or made with a different material.
2725443
The crease in the cover that allowa it to stand up is awkward and does not lay flat when closed
369170
Nice cover, but it neds upholstry twist pins to keep it in place. Now I have to shop for some.
276056
The person that try to glue the rubber top cover should be fired. I wonder where they assemble this product.
2183552
I was worried how it would be shipped, as this is something you want to be totally flat.  No worries.  Came packed well and ready to use!
2719814
Pos + arrived early, seems solid when assembled after some tweeking,
Neg - some pre drilled holes were not drilled poor quality control
 ripped cover had to put it on the bottom to use
All and all it does the job and is solid
2904063
Fits well. Well satisfied.
Suggestion: have another person help in putting the cover on.
3349370
This cover required some filing to make it fit and from what I've read, all do regardless of who made them. I was able to make this one fit perfectly.
1202728
Very flexible. Will lay flat without kinks. Product as described.
144454
The cover seems to be working well  however I wanted (I think I ordered a cover for a two door) but before I figured it out that the cover was too big I had already marked the cover. So I am trying to make it work