Tonneau Covers

If you have a truck then chances are there are at least a dozen times when you have had to haul precious cargo, or have been asked by family and friends to help them move, or move something for them. And if you don’t have a cover now, you have certainly thought about it. The canvas ones are flimsy and they not very attractive. You have likely considered the various hard tonneau covers available and wondered which one was the best one for you. This article will help you choose which one is ideal for you.

Flip Top

The flip top hard tonneau covers are considered the friendliest all-season covers. They are resistant to rain, snow and most of the other weather elements. These folding truck bed covers can withstand over 200 pounds of evenly distributed weight and have individual panels that lock so you have the option of driving your truck with them open or closed. The panels also flip open in the same direction to reveal the entire truck bed. The hard rigid panels of these hard tonneau covers also protects your rear sliding window when completely open when hauling things like ATV’s and motorcycles by sitting inside the truck bed rails for an extremely low profile, making this cover an excellent choice. Price is reasonable for the options too, between $750-$1000 with instant rebates, warranties and lifetime guarantees.

Metal Retractable

The full metal retractable hard tonneau covers available have all-metal decks, making them the best-looking and toughest covers on the market. They have tough powder-coated aluminum panels that interlock for strength and durability. They are actually thicker and lighter than aluminum. They will not dent or rust and they sit completely flush with the bed rails of your truck, thereby providing a sleek design to enhance the look of your truck. These hard tonneau covers can be locked with an additionally purchased latch-and-lock system, but a tailgate lock is needed to lock the tailgate and it is also sold separately. These covers are the most expensive, from between $1500-$1700 and additional items still have to be purchased separately. It may not be the best choice for the cost conscious.

Tri-Fold

The tri-fold cover is a great alternative to the pricier hard tonneau covers. First, it comes completely assembled. The components are fixed so you won’t have to worry about having to loose any of the tiny parts during difficult and tedious assembly. It mounts in less than a minute with the cover either open or closed. Plus the cover can be completely removed by one person in less than one minute. The tri-fold hard tonneau covers offer tops with hard construction, yet the cover material is underneath and sewn into the fabric for added security. And even though these are hard tonneau covers they are lightweight for easy handling. These are the best price option at an affordable $650-$750.

Roll Back

The roll-back retracting hard tonneau covers are made of solid powder coated aluminum construction. This tough finish will not crack or fade. The covers feature a clever easy-gliding retractable bed cover action that has intermittent locking every 12 inches for the best load handling. They also have a sleek low profile which was designed for the most optimum fuel efficiency even for the largest style of heavy-duty truck. Plus these roll-back hard tonneau covers have a no drill clamp on installation which allows full access to stake pocket holes. It will work with most bed liners and bed caps and rails which makes it customizable for most popular makes and models. With the rollback tonneau cover there are no visible locks, keyholes or latches which make it the most secure cover on the market. All this comes at a price however and this model cover is the most expensive one available at a whopping $1100-$1250. If looks and security matter to you though, then this is the cover for you.