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Truck bed covers, also referred to as lids are an excellent way to keep your belongings stored safely away from the ravages of weather and prying eyes while keeping them close at hand. While truck bed covers aren't for those who will need every available inch of vertical cargo space they are good choices for those who want to be able to store small items in the bed of their truck often but keep those items safe from sticky fingers that seem to abound in today's society. These truck bed covers also protect your belongings from blowing in the wind as well as from being ruined by rain or sun.

Another great and often unexpected benefit of truck bed covers however, is the fact that these covers often serve to improve fuel economy by minimizing the drag. Not a bad little side benefit if you ask me. Prices may be slightly declining at the moment but I firmly believe that is only a temporary thing and everything you can do to lower your fuel consumption will eventually save you money.

There are essentially two types of truck bed covers: hard body covers and soft body covers. Hard body covers are the way to go if you are going for security as they are a hard surface and they are lockable. This means that the possibility of the theft of your belongings is far less likely. The hard body coverings will cost more than vinyl but when it comes to security it's worth the extra money. These can be painted to match the body of your truck and even (if you so desire) have matching graphics added to them for the right price. The drawback to these is if you need the vertical space in your truck frequently, the hard truck bed covers are not always easy to remove and some don't allow for their removal at all.

If you are going to need to haul cargo frequently, your best bet is likely to be the soft bed truck covers. These covers don't offer nearly the security of their hard body counterparts, but they are convenient to adjust, add, and remove whenever the need arises. While they aren't as rigid as the hard tops, they can hold their own in most weather situations even being able to handle up to twelve inches of snow or rain. Some are even strong enough to support the weight of two people standing on them. If you are a nature lover, you can even opt for tent attachment for your truck cover for those camping weekends with the family.

Truck bed covers have many uses and offer a great deal of versatility to the average consumer. The biggest problem for most is going to be whether or not to sacrifice the vertical space in order to have the added security in the bed of your truck or to opt for the soft truck bed cover which offers less security but some nifty features of its own.

Used Truck Bed Covers

Truck bed covers are attachments to a pickup truck's bed that protect against weather and provide security from theft. This allows you to store items in the bed away from the weather, from damage, and from the prying eyes of thieves. Unlike truck attachments like camper shells, bed covers do not provide additional vertical cargo space. Bed covers are best when you desire your truck to maintain a low profile or when you wish for your truck to have an easy on, easy off cover for its beds.

1. Save Gas!

As air flows over the front end of your vehicle, it careens into the hollow bowl of your bed and produces opposite force to your truck. This could easily eat several miles from your gas mileage every time you use your truck. These types of covers also provide extra gas mileage by reducing air drag that is exacerbated by the truck bed - an aerodynamic nightmare. You could even save about 10% on your gas with a good truck cover!

2. About Bed Covers

- Strong, rigid canopy covers

- Protect your transport items

- Some are detachable

- Easy to install

- Do not restrict the use of your tailgate

3. History Of Truck Covers

Truck covers are also known as truck bed covers. They have evolved from a number of versions that have been designed for a different uses. Because of this, no one person can claim to have invented the truck cover. Soft covers gained became popular on major speedways. Sport truck racers used soft truck covers to improve aerodynamics and reduce drag. Hard top truck covers rose in prominence as an alternative to camper shells. These highly-customized truck bed lids evolved to suit the various needs of truck drivers.

4. Truck Cover Storage Basics

When you need to transport items ranging from groceries, to heavy furniture, the truck cover does the trick. The cover shields your items from view, from the weather and from damage. Even simple covers can sufficiently protect your stuff. In some instances, truck covers employ strategically-placed weather seals that channel the moisture away from the covers. With such equipment, truck owners have a greater peace of mind when transporting items sensitive to such. With most models, installation requires no drilling into the truck bed.

Black is the standard color offered by most manufacturers, but many do offer a variety of other colors. When purchasing a truck bed cover, you need to decide between a hard cover (solid fiberglass) and a soft cover (vinyl). The differences between the two are highlighted below:

5. Hard Covers

Firmly attached, they do not blow off even at highway speeds. They are available with hinge systems to allow an easier lifting of cover to put or get cargo. It also is secure and lockable. These hard covers weigh about 100 lbs. Hard covers are also more expensive than vinyl covers. They are more durable and are also weatherproof.

6. Soft Covers

These, on the other hand, are easy to remove and install. They often just snap on to the truck rails and are ready to go. Although they may not be as tough as hard covers, they are still strong enough to provide protection for 1 to 2 people. If you are hauling large cargo, these covers come off easily to accommodate the extra space.

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