Product Details
Ford F-150 Fleetside 1997, Hard Manual Retractable Tonneau Cover with Tool Box by Truck Covers USA®. Includes a 20" x 15" galvanized steel tool box that mounts above the bed, and an all-aluminum tonneau cover with multiple louver pieces that form an impenetrable shell when closed. Tool box and all tonneau cover pieces are coated in textured black powder coat that is durable and scratch-resistant for the long term. OEM grade locking mechanisms which are e-treated for more wear resistance. Lock provides override if outside paddle should be locked. Molded rubber gasket for flange of housing provides resistance to water and dust infiltration.
Notes
- Drilling is required.
Specifications
| Cover Type: Hard |
| Tonneau Type: Retractable |
| Operation Type: Manual |
| Mounting Type: Inside of Bed Rails |
| Security: Locking |
| Toolbox Compatible: Yes |
| Toolbox Included: Yes |
| Design: Low-Profile |
| Compatible with Ladder Rack: No |
| Compatible with Headache Rack: No |
| Compatible with Bed Caps: Yes |
| Capacity: 500 lb |
| Cover Material: Aluminum |
| Frame Material: Steel |
Includes
- (1) Tonneau Cover
- (1) Tool box
- (1) Canister with Roll-on Curtain includes end slat with lock
- (1) Canister Lid
- (2) Cover Keys Attached to Canister Bracket - Remove before installation
- (1) Side Rail Assembly LH
- (1) Side Rail Assembly RH
- (1) Drain Hose Shims Package (varies from model to model)
- (4) Drain Hose Grommets (Extra Shortbed = 4x / Shortbed = 6x / Longbed = 8x) Side Rail Clamps
- (4) Lid Screws (black flange screws)
- (2) Lock Block Screws
- (4) Lid Screw Caps
- (1) Foam Weather Strip
Features
Strong, robust structure with a textured powdercoated finish
This Truck Covers USA retractable tonneau cover is built to be strong enough to meet your needs. It is a strong, yet lightweight, aluminum cover with double-walled sections that can handle up to 500 lbs of added cargo. The high-quality, textured powder coating makes this cover more scratch resistant while giving it a sleek look.
Heavy-duty metal tool box offers secure, weathertight storage
This galvanized sheet metal sectioned tool box takes up no additional truck bed space while providing safe and secure storage for tools and equipment along with easy access to them when needed. The tool box features gas shocks for smooth and effortless operation.
Retracts into a compact, spring-loaded canister for storage and easy access to your gear
The cover rolls smoothly and easily into a slim canister box at the front of the cab, giving you easy access to every inch of your bed and making loading larger items a breeze. The canister is constructed of heavy-duty galvanized sheet metal. It might be the smallest on the market (8×8 inches) but it’s the strongest. The sides of the canister and mounting brackets are a one-piece construction that reduces flex, increases strength, and cuts down on installation time.
Flush mount design for enhanced style and wind resistance
The Truck Covers USA roll tonneau cover mounts inside the bed rails for a sleek, low profile look and improved fuel economy.
OEM-grade locking mechanisms for added security and extended wear resistance
The American X-Box work Jr. tool box retractable tonneau cover features OEM-grade locking mechanisms, which are e-treated for more wear resistance. The lock provides an override if the outside paddle should be locked. Molded rubber gasket for the flange of housing provides resistance to water and dust infiltration.
4-way drainage system for enhanced water evacuation
The Truck Covers USA retractable tonneau cover has flexible drain tubes attached to the bottom of the canister that channel any excess water out of the bed, keeping your stuff safe and dry.
Weather-resistant seals help prevent water intrusion
While no one can claim to make a 100% waterproof retractable tonneau cover, the Truck Covers USA extra wide side rail seals improve the weather seal between the cover and your truck bed like none other.
The American Work Cover offers all the advanced features of the all-aluminum American Roll Cover and adds a standard size locking tool box that mounts above the tonneau cover deck rather than below it. The tool box is crafted from heavy-duty galvanized steel and finished in textured black powder coat to match the tonneau cover. It's extremely convenient to use with gas struts for the lid and black steel trays to organize tools and parts. The tonneau cover assembly is a hard shell cover which forms one solid, flush surface impervious to the elements when closed and rolls up smoothly and easily into a compact 8x8 storage box when you need to access your cargo area. Flexibility is what this cover is all about, and docking points every 12 inches along the frame allow the cover to be locked in a wide range of positions. The American Work cover piece is actually many double-walled aluminum louver pieces that join to form an impenetrable shell able to support up to 500 pounds of weight – giving you unparalleled security against the most determined of thieves and unparalleled strength to shield cargo from falling tree branches or other debris.
The tool box and tonneau cover assembly are coated in a thick, textured layer of powder coat that will remain hard to scratch and ensure the American Work Cover remains stylish and corrosion free for the long run. Unlike other tonneau covers that allow water to seep in or pool on top, the American Work Cover by Truck Covers USA is designed with an innovative drainage system that uses four flexible tubes (competitors use only two) to route excess water off the cover surface and keep it out of your truck bed so things stay dry - even the cover is opened after a rainstorm. The aluminum frame of the tonneau cover secures to the underside of your truck's bed rails with purpose-built aluminum clamps, and is thoughtfully designed to allow easy mounting of other truck bed accessories on bed rails. Because the hard shell cover remains fixed and does not flap during highway driving, it's estimated you may see a 7 to 10 percent gain in fuel economy when the cover is closed due to a reduction in wind drag. Some minor drilling is required for installation of the drain tubes and tool box, and all necessary hardware and instructions are included.
Truck Covers USA® is an innovative, focused and highly motivated company dedicated to building superior truck covers using tomorrow’s technology while competing at today’s prices. The company strives to revolutionize the roll cover industry by blazing a new trail in product design, development and production. Truck Covers USA is not in business to produce truck covers that represent the industry standard, it is in business to become the industry standard. The company insists on a highly trained staff, cutting-edge design, state-of-the-art materials and undivided attention to the smallest details to maintain high standards and quality of its products. The company’s covers have enhanced almost every imaginable truck bed, secured cargo worthy of a king’s ransom and survived weather conditions impossible to reproduce in a lab. Plus, these covers are designed to custom fit virtually every make and model of pickup truck sold today. They are sure to adapt to roll bars, and accommodate both factory and aftermarket truck accessories.