Propickup Digital Magazine
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TONNEAU COVER PRODUCTS B Buddy System TONNEAU COVERS Tonneau cover designs have seen tremendous dous changes in the last few years. The choice is no longer just hard or soft; many of today's tonneaus can be rolled up, folded in half, hinged side-to-side or front-toback. Some are designed to work with cross-bed tool boxes and fuel-transfer tanks while others offer the structural n strength necessary to carry heavy cargo on top l f as well as underneath, adding another level of cargo management and utility to your pickup. Several manufacturers offer covers that lock, unlock, open and close with the touch of a keyfob remote control. Hard tonneau covers can atch be ordered to match your pickup's OEM paint color while soft covers have limited colors. Rollup covers offer versatility when ll f d you need to haul a pallet of sod or slide a 1-yard bucket in the bed. ver, Beware, however, that many of the hard roll-up covers need to store somewhere and the required storage area often takes away precious cargo space. Apply a little common sense when making your selection. For instance, one-piece cover that extends over the bed walls is probably going to keep things drier than models with folding or roll-up surfaces. U UnderCover's tonneaus are co constructed from highim impact ABS plastic making th them lightweight and d durable. The Box Buddy is a tonneau cover that works with most toolboxes with w widths between 19 and 21 w inches. undercoverinfo.com; in (886) 900-8800 (8 Easy Up A.R.E.'s LSII Series is their ultimate custom fiberglass tonneau cover for today's pickups. Designed to enhance the curvature and style lines of each pickup model, its black-painted aluminum rail-mounting system and OEM-style clamps are corrosion resistant. Each unit is made to the customer's specifications for model, color and options. Each cover features A.R.E.s Lift Assist System with gas struts for A.R.E.'s w easy opening. 4are.com; (800) 82 824-9561 Roll or Fold The TruXedo Deuce combines the utility gained from a soft roll-up tonneau with access to the front of the bed using a hinged section. Quick, one-hand operation front latch provides easy access. Lifetime warranty, even on the fabric, covers the low-profile designed unit. Cover stores behind the cab with two security straps when not in use. truxedo.com; (887) 878-9336 Stack and Go Need the extra room and storage of a load-bearing pickup cover? DiamondBack's SE and HD lines can carry up to 1,600 pounds – or two full-sized ATV's. Aluminum construction makes for a lightweight cover and the winged panels give access to the front and rear of the bed. diamondbackcovers.com; (800) 935-4002 Gaylord's TL Series Bed Cover This fiberglass cover from Gaylord features an automatic E-Z Auto Open Arm that opens with a key or optional keyless remote. The single-lock, rotary latching system can be adapted to keyless that replaces the factory keyless entry system or work with aftermarket setups. A trimless edge provides an O.E. look. Custom painted to factory colors for most models. gaylordslids.com; (562) 529-7543 photo by Larry Walton propickupmag.com PROPICKUP 59