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A truck bed cover, or sometimes called tonneau cover is another accessory you might want to add to your truck. Besides versatility, it protects the back of your vehicle against nature, provides protection and security while also adding aesthetic values to the back of your truck. There are tons of covers to choose from, as they come in different materials and sizes, and here we have listed tips on how to select the right tonneau cover for your pick-up truck.

Make a checklist before you start

Always make a list before you start choosing your covers, this list can consist of what materials to get, what style of covers and also if you need professional help or not. Doing this kind of list will help you focus on doing your task while getting the things that you need, not what you want.

Choose the materials

There are various materials of tonneau cover for your truck, starting from aluminum, vinyl, fiberglass, canvas, and polymer. We recommend getting any materials but vinyl, as it deflects rain very well but requires more maintenance compared to the other materials, which can make you spend a few more dollars buying a particular chemical.

Tip: there’s a lot of cover styles, starting from roll-up, snap, retractable, or folding bed cover. These are best depending on what you need if you want to prevent anyone stealing your time you might want a cover with a lock, but if you only need easy access to your stuff a folding or a roll-up cover is what we recommend.

Pick a cover that can fight any elements

Try to pick a cover that is suitable for any climate and season, as they can protect your stuff while also getting through heavy weather, such as snow or storm. Avoid soft covers as it is easy to get torn or ripped, try to choose hardcovers to protect the back of your truck from faded, corroded, or ruined.

Tip: choose a cover with weather seal, it might cost you more, but in the long run it’s an excellent investment.

Check the installment requirements

After picking the cover that you want, make sure you check the installation requirements and your exhaust systems, some can be done by yourself without any tools, while some require some hand tools, while lastly, some covers need professional services to install. The difficulty of the installation might take you around ten minutes to one hour, depending on the cover that you choose.