Folding Tonneau Covers
Folding Tonneau covers are available for pickup trucks of all
makes and models. There are many different types of folding
Tonneau covers. They can be made of aluminum or vinyl with steel
beams. The more panels a folding Tonneau cover has, the smaller
the space it can fold into for storage. Most covers fold from
back to front, but some models have the panels going in the
opposite direction, allowing access to the truck bed from the
sides. Most folding Tonneau covers cost between cost between
$400 and $700.
Both aluminum and vinyl folding Tonneau covers are attached to
the truck bed by stainless steel rods. Most of these rods
require minor drilling along the ridges of the bed, but many
snap into the bed. Once, installed, they securely hold the cover
over the bed. Most folding Tonneau covers have locks over the
tailgate that lock both the cover and the tailgate, making theft
very difficult. Folding covers made from either type of material
are lightweight and easy to operate. Each individual panel
weighs only a few pounds.
Covers with more panels fold to be smaller, giving more access
to the bed. Most covers can be removed so that the entire bed is
open, but it is also useful to be able to leave the cover on and
still get inside the bed. Many folding Tonneau covers can be
folded so that they rest on one panel right behind the cab of
the truck when not in use, and have between two and four panels.
Most folding Tonneau covers fold from front to back, allowing
more access to the bed as more panels are rolled back. Some
models have the hinges in the middle, allowing users to gain
access to the sides of the bed opening up from the middle. These
types of covers usually have two panels.
Folding Tonneau covers are perfect for truck owners who need
quick and easy access to their truck beds but also want the
security of a Tonneau cover.