Extang Tonneau Cover

Posted on June 27, 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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Truxedo Tonneau Cover Review

Posted on June 27, 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.

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Advantages Of The Undercover Tonneau Cover

Posted on June 27, 2008 by Brian Fuller

When first hearing about the undercover tonneau cover you may think it belongs in special police or FBI unit. Actually it is a hard hinged truck bed cover made from ABS polymers.  There are advantages of the Undercover Tonneau Cover that make this lid different from other hard truck covers. It comes in black but if you want to match it with your truck color you can paint it. The ABS polymers keeps the weight way lower than the much heavier fibreglass covers. This adds to you saving on fuel. The less weight you have the easier your engine has to work, the less fuel it will burn.

Another advantage this tonneau or any other tonneau is by saving fuel consumption through aerodynamics. Wind glides over the truck bed cover with less resistance rather than hitting your tailgate and causing a strain, especially during higher speeds caused from highway driving.

The cost of this truck bed cover is much lower than fibreglass lids as well. It is very tough because of its special design. It will withstand a tremendous amount of weight and is impact resistant unlike fibreglass covers. As an example, what do you think would happen to the abs plastic when given a light blow of a hammer? Not much, you probably would not even notice it. Now what would you think would happen with a painted fibreglass cover with a blow of the same force? I think you get the picture.

Another advantage of this plastic cover is to protect your cargo from the weather. It is a one piece design so it is going to be one of the best designs for keeping your cargo dry during a hard rain. You will not have to shovel snow out your truck box when you need to use it. Leaves and debris will probably just blow off the top of it rather than collect in your cargo area.

You can install this tonneau easily within a half hour with its fast clamp on installation design. If you need extra height you can remove it within seconds, because of the quick release hardware. Out of all the covers I have reviewed, the undercover tonneau cover has had the least amount of negative remarks said about it. Most covers, no matter how good most customers seem to think they are have some complainers. This is as with most any products. The advantages of the undercover tonneau cover seems to turn the sourest puss into a smiling face.

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Solid Fold, Folding Tonneau Cover

Posted on June 23, 2008 by Brian Fuller

One of the more recent products, that Extang has in its product line has been out for a little while now and it seems people love the solid fold tonneau cover. A folding tonneau cover that has been taking the truck bed cover industry by storm. It seems to be just what pickup truck owners have been looking for in a tonneau cover. It is a folding cover that that gives you very easy access to your truck bed. That seems to be the key, easy access. This is what truck owners seem to enjoy about a folding cover and Extang came through big time with this addition to their product line.

This lid is constructed from an airplane grade aluminum alloy. The alloy is painted with a black, UV protecting poly-tex finish to keep it looking new for a very long time. The hinge system is designed to keep water out from your cargo area. It is tough, lightweight and great looking with its smooth low profile design.

The cover comes completely assembled. All you need to do is install it. Another great thing about this cover, you do not need any tools to install it. Just clamp it on with the clamps that come with it. For security the cover locks from underneath in the rear. Just add a locking tailgate handle and you have a very secure place to protect your cargo, not only from the weather but from would be thieves as well.

The solid fold tonneau cover is constructed to be strong, to withstand everyday use. Although Extang does not recommend it, they have placed a 4 wheeler on top of the cover and it past the test. Now you must admit, that is tough. If you are looking for a great looking, tough , folding tonneau cover, you should look into this truck bed cover.

For those of you who never owned a bed cover and were wondering if they would serve any purpose other than to give your truck a whole new look. Most customer reviews I have read lead me to the conclusion that they do help out when it comes to conserving gas mileage. They also keep your cargo out of the eyes of would be thieves. Lets face it, you have a much better chance of your cargo still being in your truck box when you come back if nobody can see what is in the cargo area. These covers also protect your cargo from the weather. You do have that advantage with all covers but a folding tonneau offers you very quick, easy access to your cargo area.

My first impression of a cover over your pickup truck bed would be a pain in the butt when it came time to use your cargo area. I have since changed my mind when I seen how easy and quickly you can get to your cargo area, especially with a lid like the solid fold tonneau cover.

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Traditional Tonneau Cover Review by Gaylords

Posted on June 23, 2008 by Brian Fuller

First let me give a brief description of the Gaylord’s traditional tonneau cover and list some of its features. The Gaylord’s traditional tonneau cover is constructed of fiberglass. You can order them in black or custom painted to match the color of your pickup truck and give it a factory look.

The traditional lid has a stainless steel crossbar and lock system. The two locks are self-tightening compression-type that helps ensure a watertight seal and add security to your cargo area. This tonneau cover by Gaylord’s also comes with two gas struts to help with opening and keeps the lid from slamming closed. The traditional tonneau cover comes with a lifetime warranty for the fiberglass structure and the paint and 2 years on the working parts. I myself think this is a very fair warranty.

The Traditional cover by Gaylord’s also comes available with a speedsturr wing on the back which adds a more sporty and racy look to your pickup truck.

Some previous buyers of this truck bed cover have such comments as how great the truck bed cover looks on their truck and how happy they were with the paint job on the truck lid. I haven’t found very much in the line of negative comments about the traditional tonneau cover by Gaylord’s.

A few points you may want to think about before purchasing this truck bed cover.

The hinged fiberglass tonneau cover would be great if you are looking for great weather and security protection as far as tonneau covers go.

If you use your truck for hunting, fishing, going for groceries or other such uses where you want quick easy access to your truck bed or if you want a very sharp look for your truck, or with the speedsturr wing, a sporty, racy look, the traditional tonneau cover by Gaylords would be a great choice to make.

If you use your truck for larger, high cargo loads, this truck bed lid would not be such a great choice for you. If your loads are usually higher than your truck rails, look for a tonneau cover such as a roll up cover, folding tonneau cover or a retractable truck bed cover.

This truck bed cover comes highly recommended by previous buyers. Overall, as far as quality and looks go, the traditional tonneau cover by Gaylord’s would be a very good purchase for your truck bed.

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American Roll Tonneau Cover Review

Posted on June 23, 2008 by Brian Fuller

This tonneau cover was designed and built to fit your specific make, model and year pickup truck. Made in the USA by a man “with a working mans PHD”

Truck Covers USA boasts this retractable tonneau cover to have the smallest canister on the market sizing in at 8”x 8”.They say that this truck bed cover has double- walled panels and can support over 500 pounds. That’s a whopping quarter ton plus.

The American roll is tension driven and has stop and lock points at every 12 inches which comes in handy when carrying different loads. It has a textured black powder coat finish which is very tough and durable.

Dirt is kept out of the side rails and canister with the aid of high quality automotive grade wool and brushes. This is where some retractable tonneau covers have a problem.

This is a clamp on tonneau cover with a minimum drilling of holes for the drain tubes of the canister as is for other retractable tonneau covers. They say it can be installed within 2 hours. From what I read it can be any where from a half hour to three and a half hours. Truck covers USA designed and manufactured the clamps themselves especially for this cover. This cover is backed by a 2 year warranty which is a real plus for a retractable tonneau cover. I must say, this is a nice looking tonneau cover.

People who have installed this cover said they have done it quite easily. It only takes a few common tools. You may need some help lifting the canister into place but after that the rest should be a breeze. If you have a bed liner you will probably have to make some cuts in the liner where the clamps need to go and again at the tailgate where the lock of the tonneau cover ends up. No big problem though. If you open and close the cover a lot you may find having to unlock the cover a bit of a pain. This cover locks automatically. It’s great for a fifth wheel. A quite of few people have commented on how strong the cover is.

As is with other retractable tonneau covers you may get slight leakage with a lot of water. I must say that this has to be my favorite manual retractable tonneau cover. Lets just go over some of the good points. It will save you gas – it will deter thieves by keeping things out of sight out of mind not to mention the added locking system which is one of the better locks on tonneau covers today – the American roll will allow you to use your truck bed for tall loads without removing the cover – Easy installation – the cover will stop every twelve inches to accommodate your load – It comes with a 2 year warranty.

Now some of the negative points. May have slight leakage in heavy rain – You need to unlock the cover every time you use it – If you have a bed liner you may have to cut small sections of it for the clamps.

Now you decide if the American Roll tonneau cover is the cover you want for your truck bed and to protect your belongings.

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Extang Fulltilt Tonneau Cover Review

Posted on June 23, 2008 by Brian Fuller

The Extang Fulltilt tonneau cover has had so many personal good reviews it is hard to top. So many people who had purchased this cover were so pleased, it is hard to believe. They loved the function ability of it. They were ecstatic that it lifts on hinges with the aid of gas shocks. Lots of people loved the ability of being able to roll it up to accommodate a high load. It is also very easy to remove the lid completely if one feels the need. Many were very pleased with the quality of the Fulltilt.

The quality, the price, the look and the gas mileage they gained, to mention a few of the positive things. Just a little heads up but some actually contacted Extang about some problems such as the gap between the cover and the tailgate and the Rep for Extang sent them something to remedy the problem. Those customers were quite happy with the service they received.

Let me give you a brief description of the cover with some of its features. The cover is hinged at the cab and equipped with gas shocks. You can order it with snaps or with “peel & seal” J-Channel tongue and groove closure. The Fulltilt has an aluminum frame with spring-loaded bows. You are able to roll the tarp up or use it on its hinges. This lid also comes available in a toolbox edition.

There were a few problems such as some people had to add extra weather stripping along the cab end or the tailgate end. Most said the instructions were easy to follow but some said throw the instructions away because they are useless. Lots of people said their cargo area stayed dry even through long drives in the rain at highway speeds. Some said their cargo area did receive some water in similar situations. I myself think that you should take the time to make sure you have adequate weather stripping, this could solve this problem.

For much more information you can go to this links and get a look at this great looking hinged tonneau cover by Extang called the Fulltilt Tonneau Cover

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Fiberglass Tonneau Cover

Posted on June 23, 2008 by Brian Fuller

When looking for a great truck bed cover, the fiberglass tonneau cover is one of the more sought after covers on the market. These lids are strong, look great and protect your cargo from thieves and harsh weather conditions. They can also help conserve fuel consumption. With today’s high fuel prices, that alone may make it worth your while to invest in a truck bed cover.

You may ask yourself, How is a truck bed cover going to save you on fuel consumption? The tailgate of your truck is convenient and most likely necessary. Unfortunately they catch the wind as it tries to glide over your truck. This resistance is a very big drag on your engine, causing extra fuel consumption. Put a tonneau on and the wind glides right over the tailgate with much less resistance. This is how they save unnecessary fuel burning. If you do mostly highway driving with higher speeds, the quicker you will see a return on your investment.

The fiberglass tonneau cover is a little pricey but that does not matter when you are looking to buy quality and get a good solid investment. They will last you a very long time. These lids are usually painted to match the trucks color. When ordering your cover you will need your trucks paint code which can be found usually on the drivers side door jam. Other popular locations are for Toyota trucks, on the drivers side door right after the C/TR. Ford is also on the drivers side door jam. Nissan is located on the firewall. Dodge may be under the hood or the drivers side door jam and GM on the inside lid of the glove box.

These covers really look sharp on the back of a pickup truck. They look heavy but are easy to open and close with the aid of struts usually on both sides of the cover. You should be able to open the lid with one hand easily. They come with keyed locking mechanisms to keep the thieves out and your cargo in.

Some of these covers come carpeted inside which will deaden the noise from bumps. Some have light options which comes in real handy when looking for something under the lid at night.

There are many types of truck bed covers on the market today. Some of which are soft covers, folding lids and retractable covers but the fiberglass tonneau cover is hard to beat. With their smooth sleek design and painted up the same color to match the truck they seem to appeal to many truck owners. I have even seen some of these covers painted with a mural on them. They look real sharp.

A fiberglass tonneau cover would make a great asset to your truck. Check out these fiberglass tonneau covers. If you find a fiberglas tonneau cover a little pricey, check out the Undercover tonneau cover.

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Hinged Tonneau Cover

Posted on June 23, 2008 by Brian Fuller

There are a variety of hinged tonneau covers on the market today. You can choose from a more expensive fiberglass lid to a much less expensive soft truck bed cover. There is quite a difference in the price span of the two.

Gaylord’s hard fiberglass covers offer the TL series, the X2000 and the unique butterfly tonneau. The butterfly lid is split down the center of the truck bed and opens from each side of the truck. This would make a great work truck cover because it allows you half of the truck bed at a time. All the Gaylord’s covers are painted to match the paint code you choose. These lids are of great quality but are not very cheap.

Another hard truck bed cover that comes in at a much lower price than the fibreglass lids is the Undercover tonneau. This cover is a solid lid made from ABS polymer which is very durable and very strong due to its design. A very popular lid that has a lot to offer. Because it is lightweight and its quick release hardware, it is easily removed and put back on, unlike the much heavier fiberglass lids. With its much lower price tag, durability and strength it is definitely worth taking a look at.

If you are looking at a real economical hinged tonneau then the soft covers are the way to go. They keep the heavy weather off your cargo, they allow you easy access to your truck bed and help conserve fuel. They are very lightweight and affordable.

Lund makes a soft hinged cover that is easy to install and easy on the pocket book. It easily opens and closes with the aid of two shocks. Very lightweight.

Extang also manufactures a hinged truck bed cover called the FullTilt. Again this cover allows quick easy access to your truck bed and can be removed quite easily. You can also roll this cover up to haul larger items. You have a choice of snap or a special peel and seal enclosure.

Hinged tonneau covers are made to give you quick easy access to your cargo area. The type you pick can depend on how deep your pockets are and your particular taste. From the smooth look of the painted Gaylord’s fibreglass lids to the more affordable Undercover which has its own uniqueness all the way to the very affordable soft hinged covers.

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American Roll Tonneau Cover Review

Posted on June 22, 2008 by Brian Fuller

This tonneau cover was designed and built to fit your specific make, model and year pickup truck. Made in the USA by a man “with a working mans PHD”

Truck Covers USA boasts this retractable tonneau cover to have the smallest canister on the market sizing in at 8”x 8”.They say that this truck bed cover has double- walled panels and can support over 500 pounds. That’s a whopping quarter ton plus.

The American roll is tension driven and has stop and lock points at every 12 inches which comes in handy when carrying different loads. It has a textured black powder coat finish which is very tough and durable.

Dirt is kept out of the side rails and canister with the aid of high quality automotive grade wool and brushes. This is where some retractable tonneau covers have a problem.

This is a clamp on tonneau cover with a minimum drilling of holes for the drain tubes of the canister as is for other retractable tonneau covers. They say it can be installed within 2 hours. From what I read it can be any where from a half hour to three and a half hours. Truck covers USA designed and manufactured the clamps themselves especially for this cover. This cover is backed by a 2 year warranty which is a real plus for a retractable tonneau cover. I must say, this is a nice looking tonneau cover.

People who have installed this cover said they have done it quite easily. It only takes a few common tools. You may need some help lifting the canister into place but after that the rest should be a breeze. If you have a bed liner you will probably have to make some cuts in the liner where the clamps need to go and again at the tailgate where the lock of the tonneau cover ends up. No big problem though. If you open and close the cover a lot you may find having to unlock the cover a bit of a pain. This cover locks automatically. It’s great for a fifth wheel. A quite of few people have commented on how strong the cover is.

As is with other retractable tonneau covers you may get slight leakage with a lot of water. I must say that this has to be my favorite manual retractable tonneau cover. Lets just go over some of the good points. It will save you gas – it will deter thieves by keeping things out of sight out of mind not to mention the added locking system which is one of the better locks on tonneau covers today – the American roll will allow you to use your truck bed for tall loads without removing the cover – Easy installation – the cover will stop every twelve inches to accommodate your load – It comes with a 2 year warranty.

Now some of the negative points. May have slight leakage in heavy rain – You need to unlock the cover every time you use it – If you have a bed liner you may have to cut small sections of it for the clamps.

Now you decide if the American Roll tonneau cover is the cover you want for your truck bed and to protect your belongings.

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