Just a heads up to let you know I have created a page on my website at http://truckbedtonneau.com/tonneau_cover_information_guide.html to help people who are not sure what types of tonneau cover are available and which one may be better for them. I included some approximate prices to help them keep the tonneau cover within their budget. Feel free to visit the page and please spread the word around the truck forums.
Bak has come up with an alternative to the Bakflip G2. The new tonneau cover is called the Bakflip F1. They say because of its super rigid EPS core it is 35 percent stronger than the G2. Bak boasts that it is 100 percent waterproof and will hold up to 4oo pounds distributed evenly. It has a glow in the dark emergency release handle, folds up the same as the G2 and is backed by a 2 year warranty. You can find out much more by Clicking the Link Below.
BAK BakFlip F1 Tonneau Cover - BAK Bak Flip F1 Truck Bed Cover - BAK Tonneau Covers
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Just a heads up on a new truck bed cover called the edge tonneau cover by Truxedo. An economically priced roll up tonneau cover that has a single latch to open under the cover when you open your tailgate. Add an aftermarket lock on your tailgate and you pump up the security quite a bit. This is a nice feature. It has a velcro sealing system. Easy tension control to keep the tarp snug. You can check out the edge tonneau cover at
TruXedo Truxedo Edge Tonneau Cover, TruXedo - Truck Bed Cover - Soft Roll Up Tonneau Covers
Just a heads up on a new tonneau cover by Undercover a Division of E.D. Industries. This is an updated version of the undercover tonneau.
The Undercover SE Tonneau cover boasts all the features of the original Undercover tonneau but comes with an even more sleek look and a sportier style.
Constructed with ABS plastic, the Undercover SE Tonneau Cover is one of the strongest, most versatile hard tonneau and yet kept at an incredible light weight to help with fuel economy savings for you. The jet black truck bed cover is molded with stylish ribs and a curved spoiler for a look that will appeal to any truck owner.
The undercover se takes about 30 minutes to install your truck without any drilling necessary. There is no need for measuring or any other special tools to install your new undercover se truck cover. Quick release hardware that is specially designed means the SE can be installed or removed in a very short time. Once the cover is off, you can hang it anywhere out of the way on the included wall-mount hardware.
Twist-Locks allow you to open the cover with or without a key. Other brilliant features include an LED light, a pull strap to easily close your cover, quick release struts made for easy install and removal. Your Undercover covers SE Tonneau Cover is backed by a whopping 3-year warranty.
Do I think this truck cover is any good? I seriously think if you are looking for a hinged tonneau cover you will not go wrong to buy the Undercover SE Tonneau Cover.
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Undercover Tonneau SE Bed Cover - Undercover SE Tonneau Covers
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A tonneau cover can provide you with a secure place to store your cargo. Whether you are looking for a dry place to secure your cargo or a safe place to hide your cargo from thieves, a truck cover will provide you with both.
Some tonneau covers have locks and some do not but even the ones that have no locks keep your cargo safer from thieves. They will not usually bother taking the chance on looking under a tonneau cover when they have no idea if there is anything valuable under it. If they can’t see it they won’t want it.
When someone looked at a tonneau cover a few years back they might think “Those truck bed covers would make getting your cargo in and out of your truck bed too hard to get at.” Now you can get some truck covers that give you very easy access to your cargo area. These include tonneau covers such as the retractable type, the hinged tonneau and the folding truck bed cover. Even some of the roll up covers roll up very quickly with the bows to give you quick access to your cargo area.
A tonneau cover can save you gas especially if you do a lot of highway driving. It will make your truck much more aerodynamic. With much less wind resistance you will save quite a bit on fuel over the long haul. Not to mention the great look it adds to your pickup truck.
There are many different tonneau covers to choose from. From the lower cost roll up truck bed covers to the more expensive retractable covers and the fiberglass hinged tonneau cover. A personal favorite of mine is the Extang Trifecta soft folding truck cover. This particular cover comes at a very reasonable price and will give you very fast and easy access to your truck bed. You just open your tailgate and unlatch the cover and fold it up towards the cab. It folds up in three sections and if you want more security just add an aftermarket tailgate lock.
You can see the trifecta and many more as well, by visiting my website below. You will also find information, reviews and tips on how to pick the proper tonneau cover for you and your truck. I am always glad to help you choose the right truck cover for your particular needs.
A Tonneau Cover can be a great asset to your truck. Keep your cargo safe from thieves and harsh weather. Check different types out as well as get information, reviews and tips on choosing a proper truck cover.
There are quite a few soft tonneau covers on the market today. These truck bed covers come with various sealing systems to keep them closed. Some snap up, some tonneau cover manufacturers use velcro to seal it closed and others use a seal and peel system that pushes into a groove to seal it, something like a zip lock bag.
A personal favorite and a most popular favorite soft tonneau cover by truck owners is the Trifect tonneau cover made by Extang. This is a folding soft truck bed cover that makes getting in and out of your cargo area as easy as it can get. The cover is so easy to install a kid could do it. It comes fully assembled and with a few quick clamps that are supplied the cover is on your truck in a few minutes and that is no exageration.
Check out the Trifecta Tonneau cover at http://www.TruckBedTonneau.com
A cheaper version than other folding tonneau covers. The Patriot is a good way to get all the benefits of a folding tonneau cover but at a very low price. The quality can't be beat at the price you are going to pay. The patriot tonneau cover comes already assembled and it is a very easy install to get it on your truck. You can get more information as well as prices for your truck by clicking the buy button below.
This is a quote I received on a question I asked on a truck forum.
“I have had two pace edwards covers. The first one I owned (a roll top) was on a 1986 jeep comanche custom they don’t list one for that truck. I was able to get one made special for me. The cover ended up lasting longer then the truck did. I believe the guy I sold it to still has it on his truck. Cover number two ( a jack rabbit ) I got for my dodge 2500 SB pickup I have had that on for over a year now and it still work as well as the day I got it. I found the one I have now that is on my dodge at truckaccessoryplace.com they included the price of the rails and shipping.”
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A tonneau cover has such advantages as saving on fuel consumption, protecting your cargo from weather conditions such as rain, snow, too much sun etc., Protecting your cargo from theft.
The price of fuel has everyone feeling its effect. Trucks are known to burn more than their fare share of fuel. If you own a truck, you know what I am talking about. You can use all the help you can get. A tonneau cover can save a lot of fuel dollars by making your truck much more areodynamic. This should really get you thinking about purchasing a tonneau cover.
It really sucks when you have something in your truck box and you need it, the truck bed is filled with snow and you have to dig it out. A tonneau cover will assure that the cargo stays in your cargo area and the snow stays out. This makes searching for something in your truck bed as pleasant as possible.
Although a tonneau cover may not have a lock built on it, the truck bed cover may still protect your cargo from theft, just by having it covered up and out of the vision of a possible thief. Out of sight, out of mind, so to speak. Thieves won’t usually go out of their way to search under every tonneau cover they come across. This would cause too much suspicion to themselves. Just by keeping your cargo covered up will much improve your chances of keeping your cargo.
If you are wondering what type of tonneau cover you should choose, check out this link for different types and prices. Visit AutoAnything’s Tonneau Cover Research Guide to find out which tonneau fits your specific needs.
There are four main models that are tops in this category of a Tonneau Cover. We will give you our findings with advantages and disadvantages and best place to buy within this folding tonneau cover review.
Number 1 - of four is the Bakflip HD Tonneau Cover
Main Advantages:
Hard Cover - A Strong, hard aluminum tonneau with a baked on black powder coat finish.
Easy Install - Very easy and fast install. Usually within a half hour.
Lockable - When the cover is closed it automatically latches and the latches are hidden with the tailgate up.
Easy Access - Very easy access to your cargo area
Stake Holes - Stake holes are left revealed and useable
Bed Caps - Will accomodate most factory bed caps
Warranty - 3 year
Main Disadvantages:
Bed Caps - Will not accomodate aluminum treadplate bed caps (sealing problem with these caps)
Needs Tailgate Lock - The cover is locked with the tailgate closed but you need an addon tailgate lock to increase security.
Best Place To Buy - BAK BakFlip HD Tonneau Cover, BAK - Tonneau Covers - Folding Tonneau Covers
Number 2 of four is the Solid Fold Tonneau Cover.
Main Advantages:
Hard Tonneau - Being made of aircraft grade aluminum alloy makes this truck bed cover a very sturdy folding tonneau which is painted with a black textured poly-tex paint.
Ultra Strong - Compared to the soft folding truck bed covers this cover is constructed ultra strong.
Esay Install - Comes completly assembled for easy install. Extang boasts fastest and easiest install of any hard cover.
Convenience - Unlike many tonneau covers, the folding design allows simple, quick, super easy access to your cargo area.
Bed Caps - Fits with factory bed caps and most aftermarket vinyl bed caps
Warranty - 3 years
Main Disadvantages -
The tonneau does not come with a lock
The stake holes are covered and are unusable. (This is the only reason we dropped this cover to number 2)
Will not fit with aluminum bedcaps or over the rail bedliners without a few small cuts in bed liner for clamps.
Best Place To Buy -
Extang Solid Fold Tonneau Cover, Extang - Tonneau Covers - Folding Tonneau Covers
Number 3 of 4 is the Bakflip G2 Version
Main Advantages:
Tough Vinyl - The vinyl on this tonneau cover makes a hard, strong tonneau cover. Will stand a rougher usage than most covers will handle, and still keep its looks.
Easy Access - As with other folding truck covers in this folding tonneau cover review, easy access to your truck bed is what makes these covers so valuable.
Lockable - As with the HD tonneau, the cover latches when it is closed and is hidden with the tailgate closed.
Lower Price - This cover has the advantage of a lower price over the top two.
Stake Holes - The stake holes are usable with this tonneau installed
Warranty - 1 year
Disadvantages:
This cover has the same disadvantages as the Bakflip HD model.
Security - This cover locks when it is closed and the latch is hidden with the tailgate closed but it needs an addon tailgate lock for more security.
Best place to buy - BAK BakFlip Tonneau Cover - G2 Version BAKFlip Tonneau Cover without BAKRak Truck Rack 26404
Number 4 of 4 - Trifecta Tonneau Cover
Main Advantages:
Fast, Easy Install - Installs in a few minutes (Comes fully assembled)
Easy Access - The great thing about a folding tonneau cover is the quick, easy access to your cargo area.
Bed Caps - Will work with manufacturer vinyl bed caps and most aftermarket vinyl bed caps
Light Weight - Saves fuel, protects cargo and is still light in weight
Warranty - 10 Year tarp warranty and lifetime on the frame.
Cost - Less expensive than the hard folding tonneaus with all the benefits
Disadvantages:
Construction - This cover is not a hard cover, it is a soft cover with options of traditional vinyl or signature series vinyl backed canvas .
Aluminum Bed Caps - Will not work with aluminum rail caps
Stake Holes - The stake holes are not revealed so they cannot be used
Security - Locks with latches that are hidden when tailgate is closed but not as secure as the hard cover
Best place to buy - Extang Trifecta Folding Tonneau Cover, Extang Truck Bed Covers - Folding Tonneau Covers
