Tonneau Covers: More Than Just Protection

TONNEAU COVERS: More than Just Protection A tonneau cover is a hard or soft cover used to protect unoccupied passenger seats in a convertible or roadster or the cargo bed in a pickup truck A tonneau cover is also used to conceal cargo When the cover is pulled out, it keeps stored items out of the sun and provides extra security by keeping personal items out of sight Truck Use and Styles Roll-up Tonneau Most common type and made from Cloth or Vinyl Truck bed Tonneau Retractable unit mounted at the front and sides of the bed Rolls up and retracts from the tailgate toward the cab (Made from vinyl, plastic, or aluminum) Fiberglass or Hard Plastic Tonneau Sometimes installed as factory options on new cars Benefits from the Tonneau Cover Protection from the Elements Guards against sun, rain, sleet, hail, wind, leaves and vermin Security Hides content to discourage theft Keeps the cargo from being blown out Aesthetics Adds a stylish or streamlined look Increased Fuel Mileage Significant reduction in drag coefficient (Cd) 5 to 10% FUELECONOMY DRAG COEFFICIENT IS REDUCED increase in more than 10% due to decrease in workload for the vehicle's engine Getting a Tonneau Cover for Your Pickup Choose a Tonneau Cover That Fits Your Needs NEEDS An alternative to fiberglass hard-shell tonneau cover is a weatherproof tonneau cover The third alternative is the foldable or retractable hard-shell tonneau cover Break down the three main types and consider their advantages on what will best suit your needs Ways to Buy a Tonneau Cover Mail order using the phone Through the internet From a brick-and-mortar shop At your local truck dealer BUY GNLINE Find a tonneau cover seller in a magazine or catalog and order what you want if you are comfortable installing it yourself WHEEL PARTS References: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tonneau http://www.lifeguide101.com/articles-database/An-Informational-Guide-To-The-Benefits-0FTruck-Tonneau-Covers.htm Your Truck & Jeep Accessory Superstore www.4WheelParts.com