The Use Of Tonneau Truck Bed Cover
Posted by Admin at 7 March 2019, at 20 : 11 PM
Pickup trucks are used to haul anything from hardware and tools, to the weekly groceries in the bed of the pickup truck. Truck bed covers, also called tonneau covers, are used to keep all of it under cover, protecting the cargo from not only the elements and bad weather, but also from the would-be-thieves. This accessory provides an easy way to make sure nothing disappears from your bed while you’re driving or parked.
Tonneau covers are termed from the French phrase that means rear seating compartment. These covers not only provide style and security, but also the aerodynamic capability to the pickup truck increasing its mileage and saving more gas. Truck tonneau covers are primarily classified into hard and soft bed covers. They differ from the material they are made of and the durability they provide. The most well known and adaptable type of bed covers are the soft truck bed covers. These covers are commonly made of vinyl material and most of the time attached on the truck bed with snaps, Velcro or a sort of bedrail connection system. These are the most cost effective choice for owners who want the benefits of a tonneau cover but with lesser security.
Hard tonneau covers offer more protection to the truck bed because these covers are usually made with fiberglass. These truck bed covers are very durable and can cover the whole truck bed with several folding panels or with just one large sheet. Some hard covers offer an easy access to the truck bed like the Extang Solid Fold while others offer a customizable cover that matches the truck’s design, like the Gaylord TL Series Covers. Hard bed covers are a bit costly but it greatly offers more protection to the truck bed than the soft covers.
Another truck tonneau cover that is getting more popular is the retractable truck bed covers. These are a more advanced type which offers a fast and nifty way to open the cargo area. It is composed of panels with a hinged system that rides on a track system mounted on the truck bed. This latest invention allows the cover to be retracted into a canister in front of the truck cargo area.
The overall safety of your cargo in the truck bed is essential especially during those times when one is not looking. That is why truck bed covers are one of the best investments one can make to their vehicle.