Showcase: Truck Covers & Tonneaus

Open and shut cases Truck toppers. Tonneaus and caps. Meant to protect pickup beds and their contents, add space and in some cases give better fuel economy for light trucks — the American automotive icon for work, play and every day. There are caps of steel, aluminum and fiberglass, cab high and taller, with windows, shelving, and storage, with horizontal or vertical doors. There are tonneaus of one-piece hard plastics, soft roll-ups and tri-folds, and electric retractables, and those that lock with remote controls. Let your customers take their pick. You can offer them all or be selective depending on your clientele. Truck bed covers. They’re open and shut cases.

	FIBERGLASS TRUCK CAP Raider Industries, Elkhart, Ind., presents its RFCC (Raider Fiberglass Commercial Cap). Reinforced fiberglass. Options include: solid fiberglass side doors and galvanized side toolboxes. Can be combined with lighting and professional-grade roof rack system. USE INFO #400

TONNEAU WEATHERSTRIPPING 3M, St. Paul Minn., makes available its Acrylic Plus Weatherstrip Tape WT4112 to attach weather seals to tonneau covers for dependability, design flexibility. No adhesion promoters or clamps needed. Provides continuous seal against moisture, dust and noise. USE INFO #401

	RETRACTABLE BED COVER Retrax Truck Bed Covers, Grand Forks, N.D., presents its RetraxPRO retractable pickup bed cover. Retracts on sealed ball bearing rollers into compact spiral canister located at front of pickup bed. Constructed of heavy-duty aluminum slats. Provides seal to help keep pickup bed dry. Key-lockable in any position along rail; features a dual-latch locking system underneath rolling cover for added strength and security. USE INFO #402

SCISSOR-HINGE COVER Gaylord's Fiberglass Truck Lids Inc., Santa Fe Springs, Calif., releases its all new "OG" hardware series. One full scissor hinge and one shock on both sides. OG comes standard painted to match and carpeted underneath. Uses one barrel style lock on both sides. USE INFO #409

	TOOLBOX FOR TONNEAUS BAK Industries, San Fernando, Calif., makes available its BAK Box toolbox. Holds more than 400 lbs. of tools and hardware. Designed to fit underneath BAK Flip or soft roll-up cover. Folds forward out of the way for loading long objects. USE INFO #412

TRI-FOLD TONNEAU Extang Corp., Ann Arbor, Mich., introduces its EnCore Tonno, an FRP solid-fold, tri-folding hard lid cover. Provides both front panel opening and rear fold-up design. User-friendly removal, re-install. SecureShut™ heavy-duty rear latch locks cover at tailgate. Front panel has separate rotary latch and lock. Textured, powder-coated frame and rubber corners. Channeling layers integrated into side rails for weather protection. Multipurpose rails and hinges. USE INFO #413

	COMMERCIAL TOPPER SnugTop, Long Beach, Calif., introduces its SnugPro XL Commercial Topper. Weight-saving fiberglass construction. No-drill installation. Three-point on rear doors; door interior-release; doors designed for full-sized plywood sheets; plus-48"-wide door opening. Stainless steel door hinges, handles. Heavy-duty shelving. Support for dual ladder racks built into roof, featuring 500-lb. capacity. Oversized side doors with  heavy-duty locks. USE INFO #410

DUAL-LOCKING TONNEAU Penda Corp., Portage, Wis., makes available its Venture tonneau cover. V-Tech honeycomb layer construction. Dual-locking mechanism keeps cargo secure. All-weather sealing system keeps moisture out. Quick-release V-Hinge allows for removal. No-drill installation. USE INFO #411

	FOLDABLE DIAMOND-PLATE COVER DiamondBack Truck Covers, Philipsburg, Pa., introduces its model 270 cover that integrates a butterfly design with a foldable rear-access panel providing full access to the truck bed with additional versatility. Diamond-plate cover can haul up to 400 lbs. on top. Seals securely with steel lock rods, neoprene gaskets, a hinge gutter and locking mechanisms on both sides and at rear to keep truck bed contents secure, clean and dry. USE INFO #408

REMOVABLE, STORABLE TONNEAU UnderCover, Rogersville, Mo., offers its lightweight, ready-to-paint Truck Bed Cover. Manufacturing process allows for custom-matched paint process provided by installer or installer’s local paint shop. Offers ease of removal, security, weather protection and ability to store out of the way. USE INFO #403

	TOOLBOX FOR ROLL COVER Truck Covers USA, San Diego, introduces its American Work Cover Jr. Designed as smaller version of original Toolbox, is able to replace American Roll Cover canister lid to provide convenience of toolbox without additional loss of bed space. Features include: heavy-duty metal construction, OEM-grade locking mechanisms, gas-shock opening. Works with for new and existing American Roll Covers. USE INFO #404

TRI-FOLD TONNEAU Lund International, Buford, Ga., presents its Black Pearl Premium Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover that features new styling and a maintenance-free design. Utilizes a deep embossed twill weave fabric that is resistant to harsh elements; dust and dirt brush away. Available for more than 20 of the latest applications. USE INFO #405

	CARPET-LINED CAP Jason Industries, Elkhart, Ind., presents its Cyber truck cap. Features wrap-over-the-rail design, recessed side windows, carpet-lined interior in all models. All-glass-styled rear door with rotary latch/lock system with oval twist-lock handle with lock guard. Painted fiberglass bottom door skirt. USE INFO #407

COMMERCIAL CAP Century Truck Caps, Elkhart, Ind., offers its DCU (Deluxe Commercial Unit), a tubular aluminum framework cap with 0.035- gauge aluminum sheets. Fits any full or compact pickup. Designed for fleets, can be outfitted with a wide range of doors, toolboxes, lighting options and roof rack systems. USE INFO #406

	TACOMA TONNEAU Truxedo Inc., Yankton, S.D., makes available its TruXport® tonneau cover for the 2005-11 Toyota Tacoma. Straight bows roll-up with cover and provide smooth, flat look when closed. Hook-and-loop system provides continuous contact between rails and cover. Easy to fasten even in freezing temperatures. Pre-set tension control. USE INFO #414

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