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Providing function as well as style for truck owners, tonneaus and caps are lighter and easier to use and install than ever. Pickup drivers can choose from a wide array of special features that best fit their lifestyle, whether they’re looking for security, increased storage capacity, protection or style.

In addition, caps and tonneau makers have also produced evidence that their products can offer fuel-mileage gains by providing a more streamlined shape to blocky truck bodies. So, whether it’s a full truck cap, hard or soft tonneau cover, or something in between, bed coverings are attractive to truck users looking for additional style, function and fuel savings.

The following pages showcase some of today’s top tonneaus and truck caps for a variety of new vehicle applications. Check them out to see which ones might boost your bottom line heading into the new year.

TOOLBOX AND COVER COMBO
Truck Covers USA, San Diego, introduces the American Work Cover to its 2007 product line. The sectioned toolbox and retractable aluminum roll cover combination is made of heavy-duty galvanized sheet metal for rust prevention and security. Use FAST #417

SOFT TRUCK CAP
Bestop, Broomfield, Colo., introduces its Supertop for Truck soft cap. The Supertop for Truck offers versatile bed coverage with increased storage. Key features include premium heavy-duty fabric, a quick, no-drill installation and zip-out tinted windows. The system easily secures to the bed rails of the truck with C-clamps, and folds forward quickly for full bed access. Use FAST #408

 

 

ELECTRIC RETRACTABLE COVER
Roll-N-Lock, Pompano Beach, Fla., announces its E-Series™ electric retractable bed cover. The remote-controlled cover features an electric motor over a torsion-spring drive system, built-in cargo light, low-profile housing and patented emergency drive converter. Use FAST #423

SEALING TAPE
3M Automotive Division, St. Paul, Minn., announces its Acrylic Plus Sealing Tape ST 1200 that can be used with the installation of truck caps. The black foam tape meets or exceeds OEM specifications and provides improved wet-out, better initial and long-term adhesion and greater conformability over uneven surfaces than earlier products. Use FAST #421

 

 

RIDGELINE FOLDING TONNEAU COVERS
Advantage Truck Accessories, Elkhart, Ind., introduces applications of its TorzaTop and HardHat folding tonneau covers  for the Honda Ridgeline. No-drill brackets allow installation in less than 10 minutes, and the covers can be easily removed. The company offers several folding and snap-on tonneau cover lines for popular domestic and import trucks. Use FAST #420

 

 

 

WORK TRUCK BED COVER
Thacker Manufacturing Inc., Tucson, Ariz., presents its HercuLoc Secure Bed Cover, designed for work trucks. The patented cam-locking system prevents the cover from being jimmied open and operates via remote control. The truck can be driven at 75 mph with the all-steel bed cover open. Use FAST #411

 

 

TONNEAU COVER CLEANER
Wolfsteins Pro Series, Atlanta, introduces its cleaner and protectant system exclusively for soft tonneau covers. Wolfsteins’ Tonneau Cover Cleaner and Tonneau Cover Vinyl Protectant with UV blockers deep-cleans and revitalizes vinyl exposed to environmental elements. Use FAST #404

LOW-PROFILE ROLL-UP TONNEAU
Tonneau Masters, Newton Falls, Ohio, introduces the TM-80 snapless, low-profile tonneau cover. It has an improved locking and latching system with fewer moving parts. The latching system allows the cover to open and close with ease. The TM-80 protects the truck bed and rolls up in three simple steps for hauling larger cargo. It also mounts to the inside of the truck bed, providing accessibility to the stake-hole pockets. Use FAST #416

 

 

ABS PLASTIC TONNEAU
Durakon, Lapeer, Mich., presents its Duracover® hard tonneau cover that offers high structural integrity with a uniquely designed hexagonal-formed underside for added strength and durability. The lightweight ABS plastic covers won’t fade or chip, and feature an advanced water management system. They come with heavy-duty four-bar hinges, an interior light, and pre-loaded twin shocks. A self-latching push button allows the covers to be opened with one hand. Use FAST #412

HARD FOLDING TONNEAU
Bak Industries, N. Hollywood, Calif., introduces its BakFlip hard folding tonneau cover. The BakFlip features a secure lock, high strength and ease of operation. It is water resistant and tilts upright behind the cab to accommodate large loads, eliminating the need to remove the cover to access the bed. Use FAST #406

FORD SUPERCREW CAP
SNUGTOP, Long Beach, Calif., announces its Hi-Liner cap, now available for Ford F-150 SuperCrew pickups. It will fit models with the 5-foot-5-inch bed. The Hi-Liner’s raised roofline provides a generous secure cargo storage area or extra room for recreational purposes. It also features the company’s patented flush-mounted pop-out lock that can be operated from the inside. Use FAST #425

 

HATCH-STYLE COVERS
Craftec Inc., Anderson, Ind., announces its vinyl hatch-style, low-profile removable tonneau truck bed covers. The new line is available in eight colors, as well as black carbon fiber, embossed diamond plate and acrylic tonneau fabrics from Haartz Corp.’s Cover All II line. The covers have no snaps or Velcro, can be removed quickly and offer a custom fit. Use FAST #403

 

SOFT ROLL-UP COVER
Shur-Co. Automotive, Yankton, S.D., offers the TruXedo Deuce patent-pending soft roll-up hinged tonneau cover. The TruXedo Deuce opens from the front of the bed and rolls fully open from the back, allowing complete access to the truck bed. The quick-release latch opens the hinged portion for one-handed operation. It includes an exclusive hinge design with a built-in tension control device that separates and lifts the fabric to avoid pinch and wear. Use FAST #415

F-150 LIDS
Swiss, Patriot, Ind., presents the Patriot Lid, now available in wrap or skirted designs for all Ford F-150 models. Using automotive-grade two-stage rotary latches allows the company to offer a convenient keyless entry system. The heavy-duty rail system makes no-drill installation a breeze. A variety of other applications are currently available. Use FAST #427

SPORT TRAC TONNEAU
A.R.E., Massillon, Ohio, presents a new application of its LSII fiberglass tonneau cover for the 2007 Ford Sport Trac. Designed to enhance the Sport Trac’s appearance while providing additional utility and security to store cargo, features include a slide-on black painted aluminum rail mounting system and OEM-style black powder-coated clamps. It unlatches easily with a twist of the painted palm-grip handle. Use FAST #419

 

TRUCK TENTS
Napier Enterprises, Niagara Falls, N.Y., presents its Sportz Truck Tent III truck bed tent. The tent provides almost 6 feet of headroom, two large ventilation windows, and a design that maximizes interior space. A 6-foot-by-6-foot canopy creates a protected storage area for bulky gear and plenty of shade, while an access sleeve in the tent allows electrical cords to run from the cab of the pickup to power lights and other appliances. Use FAST #407

NEW CHEVY TONNEAUS
Agri-Cover Inc., Jamestown, N.D., presents three soft tonneau cover applications to fit new 2007 Chevrolet and GMC full-size pickups. The Access, Lorado and LiteRider roll-up covers all feature XT-DIAL™ Direct Tension Adjusters and angled side-rails. Use FAST #424

COMPATIBLE RACKS AND COVERS
DiamondBack Truck Covers, Philipsburg, Pa., announces that Kargo Master has designed its Kargo Master Pro II truck rack for use with DiamondBack Truck Cover systems. The Kargo Master Pro II Ladder Rack allows for a full, commercial-grade, over-the-cab rack that works seamlessly with the DiamondBack cover. The aluminum alloy cover can sustain up to 1,600 pounds. Use FAST #413

SOLID FOLD TONNEAU
Extang Corp., Ann Arbor, Mich., introduces its new Solid Fold hard tonneau cover. The Solid Fold uses technology developed from the company’s Trifecta Tri-Fold tonneau, offering a quick install. The Solid Fold’s aircraft engineering design provides and ultra-strong, lightweight tonneau with a durable polytech aluminum finish that assures years of great looks. Use FAST #402

TRI-FOLD TONNEAU
Lund International, Anoka, Minn., presents its Genesis Tri-Fold tonneau cover. The Genesis Tri-Fold provides ease of installation and removal, and is constructed of tear- and weather-resistant fabric and powder-coated aluminum bows and rails. The Tri-Fold uses a series of integrated quick-release cam latches to quickly secure and seal the tonneau to the truck. Use FAST #422

THERMOPLASITC TONNEAU
Penda Corp., Portage, Wis., announces Ventureâ„¢, a lightweight-yet-strong thermoplastic tonneau. The Venture features a patented V-tech™  honeycomb composite construction and extruded plastics technology to create a highly secure and weather-tight cargo area and an open bed for hauling or other jobs. It also utilizes an exclusive V-hinge™ quick-release system. Use FAST #409

RETRACTABLE HARD BED COVER
Applied Products Inc., Grand Forks, N.D., introduces its RETRAX polycarbonate retractable hard bed cover. The patented low-profile design incorporates a front cover that is flush with the rolling cover, which streamlines its appearance and provides a firm seal to help keep the bed dry. The rigid, one-piece sheet of polycarbonate is engineered to retract and close without joints or hinges that can trap dust, wear out or freeze. Use FAST #410

2007 GM PICKUP CAPS
LEER, Elkhart, Ind., a Truck Accessories Group Company, announces two fiberglass truck caps designed to fit the new 2007 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups. The LEER 100R series features oversized side sliders that reduce blind spots for improved visibility, recessed rear door with double locking T-handles and a recessed third brake light. The 100XL series features frameless glass, pop-out side windows, and an all-glass rear door with exclusive twist handle. Use FAST #405

ALUMINUM-FRAMED SOFT TONNEAU
Downey Products, Fremont, Ohio, announces its aluminum-framed Downey SST [Slant Side] soft tonneau cover. The SST is available for import and domestic pickups from 1973 through the present and uses a heavy-duty black anodized aluminum frame that can be installed in 15 minutes. Its patented inverted cover snap system attaches anywhere along the tonneau’s channel frame, providing 360-degree access to the bed, even from behind the cab. Use FAST #401

RETRACTABLE BED COVER
Pace Edwards, Centralia, Wash., introduces its Full-Metal JackRabbit retractable truck bed cover. The JackRabbit’s weather-sealed, low-profile Latch-n-Lok™  handle system allows the cover to be opened and latched every 12 inches and easily closed with the use of the pull strap. The Pace Edwards Continuous Tension Spring™  provides smooth operation, and the cover’s flush-mounted top-cover design offers a sleek, low-profile look. Use FAST #418

CANVAS CAMPER SHELL
Can-Back, Phoenix, introduces its canvas camper shells that allow all four sides to roll up, providing easy access to the truck bed. Up to 150 pounds of gear can be carried on the optional roof racks, and the powder-coated steel framework and Sunbrella canvas walls are flexible and lightweight. The Can-Back is designed with a distinctive look to accentuate any truck. Use FAST #414

BOX BUDDY BED COVER
UnderCover Truck Bed Covers, Rogersville, Mo., introduces its UnderCover Box Buddy. The Box Buddy is designed to work exclusively with standard truck boxes to provide security and weather resistance. A universal center plate allows truck box widths of 19 to 21 inches to be used in conjunction with a traditionally designed UnderCover. New models will soon be available for Ford, Dodge and Chevy long-bed pickups. Use FAST #426

NEW GENERATION FOLDING COVER
Steffens Enterprises, Caledonia, Mich., introduces the Fold-a-Cover® LS II new generation folding tonneau cover. Accessible, versatile and lockable, the new LS II features an improved design that offers a flush-mounted latch and release system. The aerodynamic cover improves fuel economy and is convenient and easy to use. It offers a patented four-panel design with textured black OE-style finish. Use FAST #428

ABS TONNEAU COVER
Armor Lid, Reno, Nev., introduces its new Armor Lid Hard ABS Tonneau Cover. The lid is strong, lightweight, easy to install and easy to remove for maximum versatility. A rugged scratch-resistant texture and a smooth underside design give Armor Lid a finished look, while a secure lock feature prevents theft and LED lights illuminate the truck bed at night. Use FAST #429

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