Archive for June, 2011
Different kinds of retractable tonneau covers
Most truck owners choose retractable tonneau covers due to its capability to give instant access to your pickup bed without removing the cover. It is done by unlocking the cover and turning the latch and the cover retracts into a canister, giving full access to your pick-up truck bed. If you are looking for an F-150 tonneau cover or a Toyota tonneau cover, you may need to check what the different kinds of retractable tonneau covers.
The Rolltop cover is known as the original retractable tonneau cover across the country. It now features standard lock covers, to protect the lock cylinder from the weather. For easier and faster installation of this cover, special grooves have been added to the black powder-coated side rails. It does not require any drill clamp kits. Just like before, the roll-top features padded weather-resistant vinyl polymer laminated to rigid aluminum panels that glide smoothly alongside rails. It has been around since 1985 but is still one of the best selling tonneau covers in the market.
The tonneau covers from Pace Edwards Jackrabbit retracts automatically which allows full use of your truck bed. It features the exclusive Continuous Tension Spring that allows the cover to open automatically once the latch mechanism is turned. It will close easily with the use of a pull strap. The cover latches can be locked in to position every 12 inches. This cover can be installed in just 15 minutes and is mounted flush with the top of the bed rail.
An upgraded version of the Jackrabbit is the Full Metal Jackrabbit. It combines all the great features of the original Jackrabbit together with the strength and durability of an all-metal deck. This tonneau cover is made of tough powder coated aluminum panels, interlocked for strength and durability.
The most innovative creation of Pace Edwards is the Bedlocker. It is an electric retractable tonneau cover that has a flush mounted clamp-in design with a textured black finish that offers tremendous strength, durability and style. It is operated by a remote control that opens and closes in less than 30 seconds and can be stopped at any point. It has a drop-in clamp-in design that does not require drilling on most applications and can be installed in less than one hour. The Bedlocker is also equipped with a powerful motor drive for the ultimate in performance and reliability. It now comes with a manual driveline release option wherein if power is lost to the cover, you can manually open it.