Propickup Digital Magazine
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items or load the pickup with a 1-yard bucket of mulch. But required storage of the rolled-up cover can take away a little from front-to-rear cargo space. Soft covers may not off er enough security from theft for the situations in which you need to park your pickup. while hard covers are not as versatile when it comes to making the bed avail- able for objects that are taller than the bedsides. A one-piece cover that extends over the bed walls is probably going to keep things drier than A.R.E.'s LSX Series sports a trimless side a professional fi nish. Lids and their OE-paint code fi nishes are backed with a limited lifetime warranty. A.R.E.; 4are.com; (800) 649-4273 assisted scissor-hinge technology lifts the lid both up and away from the truck cab, increasing functionality. A foss lining covers the interior and wiring to give the under- s spring- that are color-coded to match the rail of the tonneau cover for an improved OE look. A.R.E.' edge for a clean, streamlined look and mounts using a modular clamping system with ergonomically designed clamps models with folding or roll-up surfaces, while tonneaus that open at the front provide real advantages for accessing gear stored behind the cab. Some tonneaus are even designed to work with cross-bed tool boxes and fuel transfer tanks. Fold-A-Cover's G4 Elite tonneau cover locks The point is, the wide variety of tonneau covers available in 2013 gives contractors a lot of choices in how they approach bringing added security and cargo protec- tion to pickup beds. Here are some of the newest tonneau covers available: the truck bed and tailgate to safely store larger tools. A unique, patented four- panel design and mounting system allows access from the front and rear of the cargo area. Meanwhile, 75 percent of the bed can be used for transporting taller items with the cover folded and stacked behind the cab or towing a fi fth wheel or gooseneck trailer. Full-length stainless steel hinges will not rust and can support up to 450 pounds of evenly distributed weight. Options include the Personal Caddy cross box organizer, which sits below the tonneau cover. Fold-A-Cover; foldacover.com (800) 322-0522 The Wrap Lid by ATC covers the bedsides and tailgate and features a smooth operating latch mechanism. While most lids have a slight dome shape, the Wrap is almost completely fl at. Made of a durable, hand-laid fi berglass, the Wrap will last as long as the truck. The no-drill mounting system protects against rust damage and allows removal and installation in minutes. The Platinum option features a four-bar hinge that lifts away from the cab and a patented hatch to protect the lock against rain, snow and ice. ATC; atctruckcovers.com (800) 983-2787 closing. Trim-less edges look more like the edges on your truck. Other features include tri-cell reinforced roof, DuPont Chroma premier auto- motive paint and standard lift assist arms, which are easy to open and close and increase gas prop life. Options include The Legacy by Ranch features a black powder-coat one-piece clamp- down frame for easy installation and corrosion resistance. It takes only 4-6 clamps to remove and reinstall the unit. A rotary slam latch provides easy opening and The Roll-X hard roll-up tonneau cover is made from an aluminum top with multiple slats and skinned in OE marine grade water tight vinyl. Now you can have complete access to the bed without being robbed of valuable bed space. The Roll-X doesn't require a canister so there' The Legacy by Ranch features a black powder- coat one-piece clamp-down frame for easy installation, removal and corrosion resistance. It takes only 4-6 clamps to remove and rein- stall the unit. Other features include tri-cell reinforced roof, slam-latch, DuPont Chroma premier automotive paint that can be color- matched to your truck. Options include and automotive-look tumbler lock with a weather resistant fl ip cover and push button to allow the unit to latch without locking. Ranch; ranchfi berglass.com (574) 294-7550 more space in the bed to load cargo. BAK Industries; bakindustries.com; (818) 365-9000 Ranch; ranchfi berglass.com (574) 294-7550 with a weather resistant fl ip cover and push button to allow the unit to latch without locking. and automotive-look tumbler lock s The BAK Flip CS is a hard folding cover with a special rail design that allows a rack with uprights and cross bars to be mounted, which accommodates full operation of both the cover and the rack. The BAK Flip Hard Folding Cover folds over forward and can be run in any open position including propped wide open where it rests below the third brake light. The rack can be adjusted and slide anywhere along the length of the bed rails. If you have ladders, PVC pipes or any light equipment, it can be secured above the cab with the BAK Flip CS Rack System. The system is bolt-on and is perfectly suited for today' designs, allowing you to have both a tonneau cover and a rack. BAK Industries; bakindustries.com; (818) 365-9000 s truck propickupmag.com PROPICKUP 33