Today's tonneau covers are available in a wide range of designs – including lightweight soft covers, and hard covers that offer added protection and durability. We have tonneaus available for nearly every truck bed size on the road today, ensuring a snug and secure fit.
If you have a pickup truck, a tonneau cover is important. It can protect your tools, give your truck a better look, and keep your belongings hidden. It's a must-have accessory for any truck owner.
This guide explains different tonneau covers, their advantages, and how to pick the best one for you. Whether you're a first-time buyer or looking to upgrade your existing cover, this guide will help you make an informed decision.
Tonneau covers are protective accessories designed to cover the bed of a pickup truck. They serve multiple purposes, from enhancing your vehicle's look to providing practical benefits like security and weather protection. They come in different styles and materials to fit various preferences and uses.
Soft tonneau covers are popular for their affordability and ease of use. They are typically made from durable vinyl or fabric materials, making them lightweight and easy to handle. The downside of soft covers is that they offer limited protection from theft since potential thieves can cut through the vinyl.
We offer two main soft tonneau covers – the TruXedo Lo Pro soft rolling cover, and the Extang Trifecta 2.0 soft tri-fold cover.
Hard covers are known for their durability and enhanced security. Manufacturers mainly use aluminum, fiberglass, or ABS plastic, providing a sturdy barrier against theft and weather. The downside of hard covers is that they are often more expensive, and can also be much heavier than vinyl covers.
Our best-selling hard tonneau covers are the BAKFlip MX4, Extang Solid Fold ALX, and RetraxPRO MX.
If you've been shopping for a bed cover you will have seen countless different styles, which can make picking the right one a pain. The three main types we install are roll-up, folding, and retracting covers. Each style has its pros and cons – depending on what you need.
These covers roll up towards the cab of the truck and are simple to use – providing easy access to your truck bed. However, they typically are not as weather-resistant as folding covers. Roll-up covers are a great choice if you need quick and easy access to your bed.
Folding truck bed covers are typically available as either tri-fold or quad-fold. Choose between a soft folding, or hard folding tonneau depending on your desired security. Not all folding covers give you full access to your bed. Models like the BAKFlip MX4 fold up against the cab for full bed access, but you lose rear visibility. Meanwhile, the Extang Trifecta and the Extang Solid Fold ALX tri-fold covers only give you roughly 70% of bed access above the bed rails, but allow full visibility from the rear window.
Retractable covers are a premium option that slide along rails into a canister toward the back of your bed. They are usually constructed with aluminum for exceptional build quality and durability. Retractable tonneaus provide the best security and weather resistance. Some models such as the Retrax EQ have an electric motor that allows you to open and close your cover remotely, or with the press of a button. The main drawback of retractable bed covers is the price, as well as the canister occupying some of your bed space.
Tonneau covers are the most popular pickup truck accessory – for good reason. There are a ton of benefits to adding one, and hardly any downsides. The main benefits of adding a tonneau cover are the following:
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The BAKFlip MX4 is a heavy-duty, hard-folding tonneau cover designed to perform in extreme conditions.
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The BAKFlip G2, is the smartest investment when you need full bed access and maximum cargo protection.
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The Solid Fold ALX is a lightweight hard folding tonneau cover that can be easily removed.
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The Revolver X4s is a Hard Rolling bed cover engineered for real-world durability with a modern, stylish appearance.
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The RetraxPRO MX Tonneau Cover is a top-of-the-line, retractable tonneau cover.
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