Tonneau Covers for Your Truck

You have a truck, and now you need a cover. Something that can keep snow, rain and road debris from entering the bed of your vehicle. This is where Tonneau covers can prove to be a great accessory. They not only look great, but also perform the function of keeping Mother Nature’s sometimes nasty tendencies at bay.

These devices come in a variety of styles, giving you the option to open and close them in several different manners.  Easily dressing up the appearance of any truck, an investment in one of these truck bed accessories goes beyond a mere utilitarian purpose. You’ll find it also offers an eye-pleasing aesthetic at a cost conscious price.

A snap fit cover offers a tight, sure fit that’s basically impervious to the weather. Look for a high-quality set that is held in place by clamps that can be set up or taken down quickly, depending on your needs. This type of cover offers the user a fancy looking accessory. Models that can be installed with no drilling are available, totally eliminating even the possibility of rust from forming where the integrity of the truck bed is compromised. If you prefer, some manufacturers produce a model generally known as a seal and peal. This version has heavy-duty plastic that seals securely when pressed onto the plastic base that is attached to the truck bed. Look into a model that can be affixed without drilling into you truck’s body. Why take even a remote chance that rust will begin its inevitable journey on your vehicle when it can be prevented?

Another model of Tonneau covers, probably familiar to many, is the hinged cover. Similar in operation to a rear window that can open on an SUV, this variation opens and closes. Its operation is assisted by gas struts that prevent its full weight from being felt at any time. Of course, this also is a safety device that can keep the lid from slamming down on unsuspecting hands, arms and heads. As with the snap-on and seal and peal models noted above, this one can also be installed without drilling into the truck body. Rust will need to find another home as its unwelcome here, too.

Want a quick to open cover that allows complete access to the truck bed? And, one that also closes up just as quickly? Then you’ll want to look into what’s called a roll-up cover. As the name indicates, this model attaches to a truck bed with no drilling. A reputable dealer will sell or mail these to you partially assembled, easing the installation process. Look for a dealer that provides a lifetime warranty for this particular model.

Tri-fold Tonneau covers are slightly more expensive but elegant, sleek-looking models. If this beautiful option fits your taste, search around for a dealer that can offer a cover made from material used to construct convertible car tops. This will assure you that it will be long lasting and quite pleasing to look at, also. Another important consideration would be a manufacturer that has all components of the top fixed to it so that you won’t inadvertently lose any parts when opening or closing the sections. And, some reputable dealers offer this model fully assembled so that it can be installed literally in only a few minutes. You can operate your truck with any or all sections of the tri-fold cover either opened or closed.

All models of Tonneau covers noted above help reduce wind resistance by letting the air flow smoothly over the now concealed truck bed. This, in turn, can increase gas efficiency, a pleasant ancillary benefit.