Truck bedspread types-advantages and disadvantages

Truck bedspreads have been a very important pickup truck accessory since around 1982. This is not an immediate end product. There may be different types and models, but they have eliminated the pickup truck problem of not having a place to store your gear and keep it dry. Yes, there are truck caps, but the problem some people have with truck caps is that they are not suitable for carrying tall types of cargo. Fuel consumption due to poor wind resistance.

Manufacturers of bedspreads for these trucks continue to come up with great designs that solve a variety of problems among pickup truck owners. One of the latest designs is the Extang Encore, a hard tri-fold cover. The uniqueness of this tonneau cover is that it can be opened not only from the front near the cab, but also from the rear near the tailgate. Also, it is very convenient because it will come off completely in a few seconds.

There are so many manufacturers of pickup bedspreads these days, but not all make the same type of tonneau cover. By the way, truck bedspreads and tonneau covers are exactly the same, if you don’t understand yet. The word tonneau basically refers to a cover used to hide a compartment and protect it from the sun and weather.

Many hard bedspreads are equipped with locks for added security. Retractable truck tonneau covers are usually fitted with locks. These retractable covers are very unique because they are caught in the canister behind the cab across the truck bed. They remind me of a roll-top desk. There is also an electric model that opens and closes with a remote control. Therefore, you will not be in a power outage situation and can open it manually if needed.

Many soft truck bedspreads and hard folding covers require the tailgate to be opened in order to reach the latch and open the cover. Adding an aftermarket tailgate lock will significantly upgrade your security factor. Since its installation, it has been known to significantly reduce theft. You don’t even have to lock the cover. Just install it and you will not be able to see the cargo. Some hardcovers are fitted with locks, creating a very safe place to store your gear, like the trunk of a car.

Some of the main strengths and weaknesses of different types of truck bedspreads are: Hard fiberglass has the advantage of being one of the best fiberglass to keep the cargo area dry and appears to be painted to match the color of the truck. The main drawback of fiberglass covers is that they are expensive and can only be lifted from the rear, making the truck unusable for tall cargo. Soft roll-up covers are available at low cost and can be used with trucks for all types of cargo. The disadvantage of roll-up covers is that they are not as secure as hardcovers and take some time to fully open and close. Retractable covers provide quick and easy access to the cargo area and can use most of the truck bed, but they are expensive. Soft folding covers are cheap and provide quick and easy access to the cargo area, but they are not as secure as the hard type and can only be folded into two sections, giving you complete access to tall cargo beds. The hard folding cover provides pretty good security. The addition of an aftermarket tailgate lock is ideal for security and can be folded up to the cab, allowing most of the truck bed to be used for tall cargo.

You can probably find more pros and cons of these pickup truck bedspreads, but I’ve listed some to get you thinking before you rush to buy. When you intend to buy it, you should take into account how and what kind of cargo you carry. We hope this article will help you in your quest to buy one of the many models of truck bedspreads that are manufactured.