Types of Tonneau Covers
Friday, June 21, 2024
Tonneau covers are one of the most popular truck accessories. A tonneau covers the back of a pickup truck, protecting the cargo inside your truck bed. It also protects your truck bed from bad weather --sun, rain, sleet, snow-- plus theft. Tonneau covers sometimes include locking mechanisms for extra security.
Tonneau covers can even improve fuel economy. The cover provides a smooth surface over your truck bed, reducing wing drag and potentially boosting gas mileage by 5-10%. That extra mileage can provide you with significant savings long-term.
A covered truck bed also blocks strong winds that move around the objects inside. This prevents damage to cargo or your truck bed. Truck owners also appreciate the stylish new appearance of a tonneau.
With so many benefits, it’s easy to love tonneau covers. As far as truck accessories go, they’re one of the most valuable. If you’re interested in a tonneau of your own, you have two options: soft tonneau covers and hard tonneau covers. Each type of tonneau cover has its unique benefits.
Soft Tonneau Covers vs. Hard Covers
Soft tonneau covers are crafted from canvas, vinyl, polyester, or similar materials, which provide a smooth look for your truck bed. Hard tonneau covers are usually made from fiberglass, polypropylene, or aluminum, which gives them a more rugged, textured appearance.
Sometimes hard tonneaus are covered with vinyl. How they fit also differs: hard tonneau covers are fairly flush with your truck’s side rails, while soft covers might rest an inch or two above.
Soft tonneau covers are usually cheaper, but higher-end ones can cost the same as a basic hard tonneau cover. If you don’t mind paying extra, hard tonneau covers provide better security, especially if you have a lockable tailgate. Some hard tonneau covers include a lock built into their design.
Soft Roll-Up Tonneau Covers
Here are a few soft roll-up tonneau covers to consider for your pickup truck.
Model #ACTENT04801517 is designed for 2015-2024 Ford F-150 pickups with eight-foot beds. They feature a flush, low-profile design. The roll-up design provides 100% access to your truck bed anytime. The cover’s durable vinyl material, plus a convenient trigger latch, gives you excellent weather resistance.
Model #ACTENT07801417 offers similar features and benefits. This soft tonneau cover is made for 2014-2018 GM models 1500 (2019 Classic) and 2015-2019 2500/3600 with eight-foot beds.
Soft Tri-Folding Tonneau Covers
If you like soft materials but want a folding cover, our soft tri-folding covers are ideal.
Model #ACTENT204 is designed for a 2002-2008 Ram 6.5-foot truck bed. This cover features a seamless, three-panel vinyl design. The cover comes to you fully assembled with safety clamps for security. It’s easy to install or remove in seconds without tools.
Model #ACTENT106 offers something similar. This covers a 1999-2006 GM Silverado/Sierra with an eight-foot bed.
Hard Tri-Folding Tonneau Cover
Our last option is the hard tri-folding tonneau cover.
Model #ACTENT26030 provides what you need for a 2004-2024 F-150 with a six-foot-six-inch bed. It uses aluminum panels durability and its sleek design can improve your fuel economy. You can operate your truck whether the cover is opened or closed. It ships to you fully assembled and can be installed or removed within minutes.
Is your truck a 2019-2024 Ram 1500 with a 6.6-foot bed? Then model #ACTENT36009 is designed for your truck.
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