Tonneau Covers

An open pickup bed costs you money and detracts from the appearance of an otherwise great looking truck. Rain, snow, and sun can take their toll on an open bed, causing weathering, rust and corrosion that can be expensive to repair. Cargo exposed to the elements can become damaged, and if unsecured can be blown out of the back on windy days. Even if you’re only away from your truck for a moment, anything left in an open bed can be quickly stolen by opportunistic thieves. And studies have proven that an open cargo compartment results in reduced fuel mileage. Protecting your bed with a tonneau cover is the solution.

Security and Efficiency

A tonneau cover will protect your truck bed and contents from the elements, conceal valuable cargo, and give your truck a refined silhouette that is not only more attractive but also more aerodynamic. Better aerodynamics means less drag, so you get more miles per gallon and spend less at the pump. Installing a tonneau cover is a smart move. But before making a purchase decision you should carefully consider how you use your truck and the weather conditions you most often encounter, so you get the accessory with the accessibility and level of protection that best meets your needs.

Soft or Hard

The tonneau covers we offer vary according to material, how it attaches to the truck bed, and how the top opens. Soft tonneau covers are generally less expensive than their hard counterparts. It will provide substantial cargo security via concealment, but if you need ultimate protection against theft a hard lid is the better choice. Soft covers have braces and they are generally strong enough to temporarily bear the weight of the average snowfall, but if you live in an area that routinely gets many snowfalls with significant accumulation, then a hard structure closing the top will work best under those conditions.

Retract or Lift

If you need regular access to your entire bed, a roll up, folding, or retractable cover will do the job. Roll up types open at the rear of the truck and then roll up on the rails to the front of the bed where they are secured with buckle straps. Retractable covers roll up into a canister near the cabin, exposing the entire bed except for the canister. One-piece, tilting lids are ideal if you usually only need access to the rear of the cargo compartment and don’t carry tall or oversize cargo that would interfere with the cover where it hinges at the front of the bed. When full access to the back is needed, most one-piece tonneaus can easily be removed. And you don’t have to sacrifice strength and security for ease of use because all of these products are available in soft or hard materials.

Snap or Roll

The classic snap cover is generally the most affordable type of soft tonneau. The vinyl top fastens to the perimeter of the truck bed with snaps and can be rolled up and secured at the cabin end. In the case of snap vinyl tops, the bows that prevent sagging in the middle are generally sold separate. The most popular type of roll up cover fastens to the bed rails with hook and loop fasteners or tongue and groove seals and has a built-in rail that attaches to either side of the cargo compartment near the tailgate. When access to the back is needed the rear rail is released and the cover rolled up. The strengthening bows on these accessories usually roll up with the top. The newest type of roll up covers feature interlocking aluminum slats that combine ease of use with hard tonneau strength and security.

Fold and Lock

Folding covers are available with hard plastic or aluminum panels, or soft vinyl sections that fold up toward the cab. A hard folding top that can be locked is a good choice if you want optimal security. One of the most innovative soft tonneaus available is a combination roll up/folding cover that can be rolled open from the rear but also has a hinged front section that folds back for quick access to the front. Another type of hard top that offers security is the retractable tonneau cover. These tough accessories feature rugged aluminum slats that work like window shades, sliding on rails and rolling up into a canister. Retractable tops can be locked in incremental positions, exposing only as much bed as you want, and some are available power operated by remote control.

Hinged Lids

Hinged tonneau covers are one-piece constructions that tilt open, pivoting at the front of the bed. Hard hinged lids are made of fiberglass or plastic, while their soft analogs are made of vinyl stretched over an aluminum frame. Like their hard folding and retractable counterparts, hard hinged covers are preferable when bed security is paramount, but they’re also a great choice if you want a touch of luxury. We offer hard hinged tonneaus with features like carpeted undersides, OE-style handles, removable LED lights, and with locks that can be coded to match the truck’s ignition key. These accessories are available with textured surfaces, and smooth surfaces that are ready for paint, but you can also order a hard hinged tonneau cover pre-painted to match your truck’s factory color.

Take Care of It

Even if you have a tool box mounted in your bed, you can still have a tonneau cover. We offer tool box tonneaus that work with standard size tool boxes, including integrated tool box/tonneau combos that install together. In addition to tonneau covers, we also have an extensive selection of tonneau care products and accessories so you can get the most use and life from your tonneau. Our cleaners and protectants are easy to use and specially formulated to keep your tonneau looking like new. We offer replacement parts and installation kits, as well as power openers, remote controlled locks, and a full line of related accessories including mats and liners to protect the bed surface, cargo organizers, and cargo management systems.

Typical problems that you can encounter when installing and using tonneaus and their possible solutions:

• leaks: check the seals and hardware
• rattling noises: tighten the bolts
• stuck lock: provide regular maintenance
• poor fitment: make sure that you have chosen the accessory that matches your truck