subject: Protect Your Payload: Your Guide to Truck Bed Protection [print this page] Protect Your Payload: Your Guide to Truck Bed Protection
What's the point of having a truck if you're not getting the most use possible out of your truck bed? It's true weather can be harmful to your payload if you leave it unprotected. And, let's not forget about all the conniving thieves in the world. If you leave your valuables exposed, it won't be long before they're snatched right out of your truck bed. So, I can understand why you're nervous when it comes to hauling expensive items in the bed of your truck. But, I have a solution for you it's called a tonneau cover.
Besides protecting your payload, tonneau covers also increase your fuel economy. And, they come in several different styles. There are folding tonneaus, soft roll up tonneaus, hard tonneaus and more. While each one has its own pros and cons, for the maximum truck bed protection, you'll want to invest in a hard tonneau.
Hard tonneaus deliver top-notch protection and style to your truck bed. Typically, hard tonneau covers come equipped with heavy-duty locks and durable shocks, which make them secure and easy to use. And, you can even choose fiberglass tonneau covers that come paint-matched to your truck for the most style possible. Fiberglass tonneau covers don't just look great, they offer just about the best protection you can ask for.
Fiberglass tonneau covers don't come cheap, so for a less expensive option, you can select from a wide variety of hard tonneaus. Folding tonneaus, sliding tonneaus and hinged tonneaus make accessing your truck bed easy. Folding tonneaus, like the BAK BakFlip allow you to fold the tonneau all the way forward or all the way backward and lock it in place. The Truck Covers USA American Roll Tonneau Cover uses a tension-driven mechanism that automatically locks every 12" to give you easy cargo-carrying versatility.
Soft tonneau covers are great for people on a budget, but you're not going to get the most protection possible with these. Most are made of vinyl and use Velcro to attach. They are great for protecting your valuables from harsh weather conditions, but, unfortunately, they don't always stand up against thieves.
So, whether you're looking for the best protection for your truck bed contents or looking for something to simply keep harmful weather out of your truck bed, equipping your ride with a tonneau cover is the solution. Hard tonneaus and fiberglass tonneaus keep your valuables right where they should be.
