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RT Tonneau Cover Review

datePosted on 00:00, July 13th, 2008 by Brian Fuller

This RT Tonneau Cover Review was written to help you in your hunt for a tonneau cover for your truck. 

Description: The RT Tonneau Cover by Extang is a low profile tonneau cover that sits nearly flush to your truck box. The tarp is made from an industrial vinyl. The bows are not so pronounced as other soft tonneaus. There is what they call a “perfect fit control” at the cab end to keep your cover adjusted to suit the different hot and cold climate conditions. This adjusting is done manually. The rear rail locks at the rear and you must open it with the tailgate down from underneath the tarp. The bows roll up with the tarp. The tarp seals with an industrial Velcro sealing system. There are buckles to secure the tarp when it is rolled up to the cab. This tonneau cover also comes in a tool box edition.

Benefits: The Rt sits almost flush with your truck box.

  • The bows roll up with the tarp to give you quick easy access to your truck bed.
  • Lock on rear for added security.
  • Protects your cargo from weather, winds from higher speeds and keeps your cargo out of sight from thieves.
  • Great new look on your pickup truck.
  • As most tonneau covers it saves on fuel consumption.
  • Easy installation with no drilling required.

This RT Tonneau Cover Review also shows you some customer woes.

Customer Woes:

  • Many say this cover is nice and snug but some say the tarp does flap a little at higher speeds.
  • Some do admit they may have to play around with the adjuster.
  • Some say they get a little water.
  • Although the stake holes are usable some did not like the fact the tarp did not cover these.
  • Make sure the rails are straight for the lock mechanism to work properly.
  • Although the tarp locks at back but even with a tailgate lock it would not be hard for thieves to get in.

  A tonneau cover can be a great asset to your truck. Keep your cargo safe from thieves and harsh weather. Check out this cover and more by following this RT Tonneau Cover Link RT Tonneau Cover.  You will also find auto accessories including truck tool boxes, custom wheels and much more to bring out the best in your vehicle. http://www.customwheelandtonneau.com

Soft Tonneau Cover Review

datePosted on 00:00, July 12th, 2008 by Brian Fuller

   I am writing this soft tonneau cover review to help people out who are looking for a soft tonneau cover but do not know exactly what they want or what is available. There may be more options out there then you are aware of.

   The most common soft tonneau cover, probably because of the low price factor, would be the soft roll up covers such as those made by Extang. They have more models available than any other manufacturer. Of course there are other manufacturers with very popular models such as Lund Genesis and Truxedo.

   These manufacturers have great products and like any other product , the price you choose to pay determines the premium quality and or the different options or design you may want. There are a lot out there and a few different designs.

   Some of the different designs of the soft tonneau cover are the roll up which rolls up to the back of the cab to allow you complete access to your truck bed. Some of the more cheaper models you will have to store the bows once you roll up the cover. The bows are the part of the cross frame which support the tarp. Some of the better designs have the bows integrated into the tarp so they roll up with the tarp very quickly and neatly. Some have more arched bows with the so called arched wagon effect. Others have a flatter and more low profile look. It is a matter of preference. Some say the arched bows ward off rain and snow better while some of the flatter designs do very well at keeping the rain off your cargo.

   There are different sealing systems available and I am about to reveal what they are with this soft tonneau cover review. There are models that use snaps to seal the tarp to a frame which is secured to the truck rails. Other designs include Velcro which is becoming very popular and moe appreciated than the cumbersome snaps. Although the Velcro can become worn over time. Another sealing system available is a type of tongue that pushes into a groove. This type of system works well and it does not take long at all to fasten.

   Extang has come up with a new model called the Revolution which has a different type of sealing system than any other manufacturer. It just uses integrated tension sides to keep it sealed up. It is a low profile flat designed truck bed cover.

   Other types of truck bed covers I want to include in this soft tonneau cover review are the hinged soft covers such as the Extang Fulltilt and the hinged by Lund Genesis. These covers lift up from the back of the truck bed on hinges which are located near the cab end of the truck bed. This type of cover is great for quick easy opening and closing of your tonneau. It is not so good if you haul tall objects often . You would have to remove the cover to do so.

   Another design I want to mention is the folding soft tonneau cover. Extang produces the Trifecta which folds up in the three sections toward the cab of the truck. You can hold the cover completely opened with cargo straps that are included. Lund also offers the Tri-fold which is much the same idea as the Trifecta. One last cover I wish to mention is the Deuce by Truxedo which has one section that folds right behind the cab. This would be great for getting at tools and such quickly.

For more information on any of these covers including prices that you will be very greatful for, Soft Tonneau Cover Review

Truxport Tonneau Cover Review

datePosted on 00:00, July 6th, 2008 by Brian Fuller

   This is a Truxport Tonneau cover review I have put together to help you decide if this truck bed cover is right for you and your truck. I will start off with some of the features of this soft tonneau that is arguably the best selling soft tonneau cover on the market.

   These covers are not a universal fit tonneau. They are made to fit the make, model and year of a specific truck.

   You will not have to worry about snaps or zippers to get your cargo area as the truxport tonneau is designed with a heavy duty Velcro sealing system.

   The bows that are used to support the cover are unlike other brands that have a large arch to them. It has a straight bow design which gives it a nice straight smooth look. The bows also roll up with the tarp to keep things nice and neat. This makes getting at your cargo area quick and easy.

   The tarp is kept nice and snug with a tension control system that is easy to use. This provides you with capability of keeping your tarp tight in different weather conditions.

   The Truxport tonneau cover has a built in latching system under the rear of the cover to keep your cargo area more secure especially with a locking tailgate.

   The truxport installs easily without any cutting or drilling. It comes with special clamps to install it.

Good Points;

  • Smooth sleek design
  • Latches under tarp for security
  • Quick and easy Install
  • Fits sprayed bedliners, on and under the rail bedliners
  • Fits factory and non factory bed caps
  • 5 year warranty

Bad points;

  • Needs extra weather strip up front with bed rail caps
  • Slight movement in tarp on highway
  • Does not cover stake holes
  • Rear latches are plastic

Overall Customer Rating;   After reading pages and pages of customer reviews, this cover kept the cargo area dry, was easy to install and 99 percent loved the cover especially because of the price tag. With the research I have done I would highly recommend this truck bed cover to anyone looking for an inexpensive soft tonneau.   I hope you will find this Truxport Tonneau Cover Review helpful in your quest to find the right soft truck bed cover for your pickup truck.

   If you would like much more information as well as images and prices and a great place to buy at a price you will not want to miss out on, click on the following link. Truxport Tonneau Cover by Truxedo For custom wheels and auto accessories Auto Accessories

Truxedo Tonneau Cover Review

datePosted on 00:00, June 27th, 2008 by Brian Fuller

I wrote this Truxedo tonneau cover review, to give you a heads up that this is a company with different products, not just one truck bed cover. These products have different features and I want to make sure that you get the right cover for you and your truck.

They are a leader in the field of these covers and have an assortment of products that are very much in demand. They sell a lot of these covers and with good reason. They built a reputable name for themselves with high quality products.

Let me briefly summarize for you the products they have to offer. I will start off with the product that they started off with, their original Truxedo tonneau. It consist of side rails, bows and headers. The bows and rear header roll up with the tarp for fast easy access to the truck bed area. The tarp has an automatic tension system to keep the tarp snug during different climate changes. The design keeps the cover inside your truck rails so you are able to use your stake holes for accessories such as bed rails or caps and such. The cover latches at the back and becomes even more secure when adding a tailgate lock. It has a Velcro sealing system that does not have to be bonded to the sides. Instead it is secured to a rigid plastic strip that inserts into the side rail frame. This covered has a lifetime guarantee on everything including the fabric.

The Tuxedoplus cover has the same features as the original cover but it comes with a lockable toolbox for tool storage. The toolbox is approximately eleven inches deep and eighteen inches wide and has a gas strut for easy opening. This covered also has a lifetime guarantee on the tonneau including the fabric and one year on the toolbox.

The truxport tonneau is their economically priced cover. This cover goes over the stake holes making them unusable for accessories. It does not have the guaranteed for life floating hook and loop Velcro sealing system. It has a five year warranty instead of the lifetime warranty including the tarp that their other products have. The tension control is manual and not automatic.

The Lo Pro QT is as the name suggests, a low profile cover. If you are looking for a cover that comes completely off and on quickly and easily this cover is for you. With the new quick attach clamps and quick attaching spring loaded header guide, you can get this cover off and on in a hurry. It has the floating Velcro sealing system that slides into the rail system instead of boning it to the truck rails. The stake holes are left open to allow accessories. Automatic tension control to keep the cover nice and tight all the time. Lifetime warranty on everything including the tarp.

The Harley-Davidson tonneau application is everything you see above in the Lo Pro QT except it has the Harley-Davidson bar and shield logo printed on the cover.

Last but not least is the Deuce truck bed cover. This cover has all the benefits of the lo pro with the added feature of a panel that folds up behind the cab to get quick access to toolboxes, fuel cans or other needed gear. The entire cover rolls up quickly as well. Stake holes are exposed for added accessories.

I hope this Truxedo tonneau cover review will narrow picking one of their covers quick and easy without having to click on all different pages. To check out this line of truck bed covers Truxedo Tonneau Cover.

Extang Tonneau Cover

datePosted on 00:00, June 27th, 2008 by Brian Fuller

Extang Tonneau Cover Manufacturers are a leader in their field of manufacturing soft tonneau covers. They seem to be the manufacturer of the most different model soft truck bed covers on the market today. In my opinion they are still in business because they provide quality products at a reasonable price.

Extang produce everything you could want in a soft cover from roll up’s such as the low profile of their Rt tonneau to snap up’s, velcro sealing tonneaus to a folding truck bed cover as well as a hinged lid.

To briefly describe some of the covers they have to offer I will start with their lowest price truck bed cover to their most expensive model.

The Black Max is one lower price covers on the market today. It comes with a aluminum powder coated black frame and a snap up tarp which is adjustable for all seasons.

The Tuff tonno III is the next in line price wise. This truck cover is a snapless lid that seals together using Extang’s J45 peel and seal system. They use a rotating tail rail that tightens up the tarp. This tarp also uses the spring loaded monster bows.

Next comes the Classic Platinum by Extang. This has an all aluminum frame which installs with clamps that are included. Extang boasts this cover to be made of an all-climate nylon and polymer tarp with stainless steel and brass snaps.

The Extang Saber is next on the list which uses a peel-on design which attaches evenly to the entire frame to ensure the lowest possible fabric stress even during high speeds.

The Extang tool box tonneau is a snap up with a leather grain black vinyl tarp. This tool box cover accepts a tool box between 18 and 21 inches deep. This is a no drill installation with and all aluminum frame and adjustable snaps to keep your tarp snug in different climates.

The RT and the RT Tool box tonneau cover come at the same price. The RT low profile sits nearly flush to your truck bed. This cover rolls up quickly along with the bows to give you quick access to your truck bed. This model has adjustable controls by the cab. It has a Velcro sealing system and secures your cargo with a locking rail. The tool box edition accepts a 20 inch tool box.

The next tonneau cover Extang has to offer is a hinged lid called the Fulltilt. This one comes in both snap and snapless editions. The snapless is a few dollars more. This cover has hinges back by the cab and lifts up from behind on gas shocks. You can lift it up or roll it up or remove it without tools easily. This cover also comes in a tool box edition.

Another model Extang can be quite proud of is their Trifecta which is a folding truck bed cover. The Trifecta folds up in sections from the back towards the cab giving you complete and easy access to your truck bed. This cover comes fully assembled and ready to mount on your truck.

The Express tonneau was designed to be just what the name implies, fast. Customers asked Extang in their reviews for fast and Extang gave them what they wanted. This lid rolls up or closed with integrated bows very quickly. The frame is a strong black anodized aluminum. The strong vinyl tarp seals with industrial strength Velcro.

If you are looking for a soft truck bed cover, whether it is a roll-up, snap or snapless, hinged, folding or a tool box tonneau, Extang Tonneau Cover has you covered.

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