Selasa, 17 Maret 2009

Need Advice on Buying a Folding Tonneau Cover?

First, I really think that you're making a great decision in opting for this type. Folding tonneau covers sit between hard versions like fiberglass and soft vinyl version; lighter, cheaper and easier to install than hard, but more secure and weather resistant than traditional soft top versions. But which brand one should you buy?

There are many fine brands on the market today. Each can claim to be a market leader and each will offer some unique feature. Brand names like Fold-a-Cover, BakFlip, Extang, Lund, Kwik Draw, Advance and Truxedo to name but a few.

Let's cover the more salient points that make these the best tonneau covers available today.

The Extang Trifecta Tonneau Cover

With over 500,000 customers, Extang can rightly claim to be the most popular of manufacturers. It's a soft top vinyl that is mounted on a lightweight aluminum frame and is the only one of this type can be driven partially open in 3 different positions. The vinyl is double layered and comes with heavy duty locking straps. Installation is a breeze with this tonno; it comes completely assembled with no loose parts to keep track of. It's one of the easiest folding tonno covers to self-install.

Fold-a-Cover Tonneau Cover

Unlike the Extang, this is a four panel version and it's been designed to accommodate a fifth-wheel trailer. Like the Extang tonno is comes in a black finished vinyl over aluminum bars. What stands out about this cover is its "slam-lock" latch system locks both tailgate and cover and a bitted key for great security.

BakFlip G2 Tonneau Cover

I love the way this looks on a truck. The cover sits inside the truck bed rails, which gives is a very low profile look and fit. It's a 3 panel model made from dual laminated ABS panels with honeycomb core - the cover can withstand over 200lbs of evenly distributed weight. Like the two covers above, installation is extremely easy - anyone can fit one; no drilling or special tools are required.

Lund Tri-Fold

Another very popular brand. It's a three panel version with double-sided fabric with black matte finish. Unlike those above it comes with heavy duty buckle straps; while not as quick to open the do provide a strong locking mechanism. Perhaps not as stylish as the ones mentioned above it is the cheapest and it's just as easy to install. If you're looking for a cheap, but good quality tonno, then you should consider the Lund Genesis Tri-Fold tonneau cover.

The above are just some of the best folding tonneau covers on the market today; there are others. Before buying consider your budget, whether you'd prefere three or four panels, what locking system you want and check out just how easy it would be to self-install.

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By Robin Cassidy Platinum Quality Author

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