Propickup Digital Magazine
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BUYER'S GUIDE TONNEAU COVER PRODUCTS Fewer moving parts mean fewer things oving things n g. to go wrong. Soft covers may not offer curity enough security from theft for the situhich ations in which you need to park your pickup. s Tonneaus that e open at the front may not be as desirable to the owner of a lifted pickup who can't reach over the rom bed walls from the outside. r, c However, this type of access for a pickup pickup that rides at stock height can present real advantages for accessing gear in the front of the bed. Regardless of what type of tonneau cover you decide to go with, adding one to your pickup will bring with it many benefits including improving fuel economy along with the protection from the elements. Tonneaus are a sound upgrade. Here's a selection of the newest tonneau covers, hard and soft that would work well on heavy-duty pickups. Remote Rollback Pace Edward's Bedlocker is a retractable bed cover that employs an electric motor controlled by a convenient, hand-held remote. The Bedlocker retracts with a touch of a button, either partially or completely, into a canister located at the front of the bed. The powder-coated aluminum unit uses silicone weather-strips and installs using the no-drill Pace Edwards clamping system. pace-edwards.com; (888) 640-5902 D Durakon D Duracover N No drilling is required to install D Durakon's one-piece Duracover. Its t tough, lightweight ABS construct tion holds up to extreme weather c conditions while reducing road n noise. The hard cover is available for most late-model pickups and f it's made from almost 50-percent i recyclable material. r d durakon.com; ( (800) 933-4200 Pushbutton Power Add the convenience of a wireless-remote key fob to your bed cover using Retrax's Powertrax. The operation and install of the Powertrax is the same as the standard Retrax cover with the exception that it needs a connection to the battery. Includes a cargo light on the canisters that is also remote operated. rolltopcover.com; (800) 206-4070 Triple Threat SnugTop's original tonneau, the SnugLid sports a classic, low-profile design, high-strength construction and double-lock security. The SnugLid SL offers a curved fit conforming to the sleek, rounded lines of today's pickups. The SnugLid F2 model has a raised center section, which blends into a rear spoiler. All of the SnugLid models are custom fit for each model. Finishes include DuPont ChromaPremier basecoat and clearcoat. The two-point locking system has rugged stainless steel locks and the lid overlaps the tailgate to provide extra security. snugtop.com; (562) 432-5454 paint codes Having a hard tonneau built to match the original color of your vehicle means you'll need to track down the paint code for your pickup. A Google search of specific vehicle paint code location should help in finding your pickup's numbers, which can be in one of twenty or so locations on the vehicle. One such helpful site is www.paintscratch.com. 60 PROPICKUP Buyer's Guide 2012 Simple and Strong Armor Lid is a hard ABS tonneau cover for your pickup. It provides a durable, water-tight, lockable cover able to withstand the elements for many years. Each kit comes with the lid, gas struts and all the hardware needed for fast installation. Armor Lid can carry 1,000 pounds on top without failure. A super bright LED light makes it easier to see your pickup bed at night. Dual twist locks provide security. A double-bulb gasket makes this lid water tight against the weather and car washes. The quick-release mounting system allows you to easily remove the cover in about one minute and store it on the provided wall mount brackets. armorlid.com; (877) 769-3765