One of the most popular accessories for pick up trucks today are
tonneau covers.
Tonneau covers are hard or soft covers for the pickup bed. They
are often seen on trucks such as the Ford Ranger, Nissan Navara and
the Toyota Hilux.
Types of Tonneau Cover
Roll Up Tonneau
The roll up tonneau which is compOsed of vinyl or cloth, they
have a ribbed system which supports the cover as it sits over the
pick up bed. The cover is opened by rolling it from the back of the
truck to the front.
Retractable Tonneau
The retractable tonneau cover is positioned at the front and
side of the pick bed. This style of cover can be made from plastic
vinyl or a more durable aluminium version. When the cover is not in
use, there is often a container to store it, located near the front
of the bed, behind the cab.
Hard Plastic or Fiberglass Tonneau
This style of tonneau cover is a much more durable, hard-wearing
option and although they are most expensive, they are also the most
popular type of cover due to their appearance and added security.
As this type of cover is much heavier, it is often the case that
they need to be opened and closed with the aid of gas struts. It is
not uncommon for hard tonneau covers to be in place on the truck as
a factory option.
Why should you buy a tonneau cover for your
truck?
- Security - They can provide a high level of security for the
contents of your pick up bed. With the hard covers especially, it
would be very hard for a thief to access the pick up beds
contents.
- Protection from the elements - Tonneau covers provide ideal
protection for your tools and equipment from rain, sleet, snow, the
heat of the sun or a cold frost.
- Organisation. Covers help to stop the contents of your truck
bed from flying around or out of your truck while on the move.
- Aesthetics - No matter which style of tonneau cover you opt
for, they look great and help to hide a messy pick up bed.
Tonneau Cover Prices
Pick Up Bed Tonneau covers can cost anywhere from £100 for a
very basic roll up cover to in excess of £1000 for a high-grade
hard cover.
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