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Are Tonneau Covers Universal (Fit All Pickup Trucks)? Interchangeable?

So are tonneau covers universal? The truth is they are not. While you may find some tonneau covers that are interchangeable, it will probably just be a coincidence.  For instance, my friend and I once took tonneau covers from a Chevy Colorado and installed them on a Jeep Gladiator. They seemed to fit perfectly.  We …

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Why Are Tonneau Covers So Expensive?

The price of the average tonneau cover is nothing to sniff at, especially if you’re opting for the high-quality stuff. That said, it makes sense that tonneau covers have a relatively high upfront expense considering they protect your truck’s bed (and the cargo and tools it carries) while helping you potentially save on gas. Generally, …

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Does a Tonneau Cover Save Gas? If So, How Much?

Yes, you can save money on gas by improving fuel economy with a tonneau cover. However, there are limitations and exceptions to the rule. I use a tonneau cover as a pickup truck owner.  Additionally, based on my research and field experience, owners of El Camino also use tonneau covers. The primary purpose is to …

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Can You Have Both Tool Box and Tonneau Cover in Pickup Truck Bed?

According to the Tonneau Cover Guide, “Yes, you can use a tonneau cover with a tool box. To enjoy the tool box, you have to choose a tonneau that size matches the tool box.” And, if you like me, trying to run a business from the bed of your pickup truck, you should be invested …

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Are Tonneau Covers Waterproof? If So, Which Ones? Do They Leak at All?

First of all, yes, by design, tonneau covers are waterproof. This is the way these pickup truck trailers work and why customers buy them for convertible car toppers. However, not all tonneau covers are going to stop all the rain. I am here to help you figure out which ones of the tonneau covers on …

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Are Tonneau Covers Secure? Can They be Broken Into?

A locking tonneau cover provides one of the most secure methods of securing a pickup truck’s bed. Although thieves can break into one, having it installed makes it much tougher for them to reach items in the pickup truck’s bed. The Reason to Use Tonneau Covers Pickup truck owners lament leaving items in their open …

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The Birth and Wild Growth of DiamondBack Tonneau Covers

Source: Tonneau Covers World While popularity may not always be an indicator of quality, there is no doubt that the DiamondBack tonneau cover is considered one of the best truck covers on the market. DiamondBack tonneau covers are proudly produced in the United States, with a focus on security and weather protection. The origins of …

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Tonneau Cover vs. Canopy: Which One is Better?

Have you recently bought a truck or SUV? Fantastic! Now you need to decide if you should get a canopy or tonneau. The tonneau versus canopy debate has been raging for years. I don’t think anyone has won it hands down. That said, I’ll also weigh in and argue my point with this article. I hope it helps you …

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