Do You Need A Tonneau Cover ?

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Until the late 1970’s, no one had even heard of tonneau covers or truck bed covers. A plastic tarp, the kind you buy at Wal-mart, was what most of us used to keep the stuff in our truck beds away from the rain and wind. Then, in 1977 while working at a canvas company in Syracuse, Gerald Downey had an idea and constructed the world's first aluminum framed tonneau cover.

A tonneau has a multitude of benefits including protection of your cargo from the elements and theft. Those of you who have run into a down pour while hauling boxes, luggage and the like understand what a pain it can be. So, owning a tonneau cover has some great advantages such as protecting your cargo from the weather and keeping your cargo out of sight from people who like to take things that don't belong to them [no offense please, that was only a joke].

It is also said that a tonneau cover can increase your gas mileage [maybe, because of the aerodynamics involved]. It is said a tonneau will save you gas…between 5% and 10% according to several studies. Just do a little math and you’ll soon find your purchase will be paid for in just a few months. Take a truck that gets 15 miles to the gallon. If the driver travels, say 12,000 miles per year and gas costs $2.50 per gallon, he’ll save between $150 and $300 per year. Now considering that most trucks don’t even get 15 mpg and most drivers travel more than 12,000 miles per year, the savings can be even more substantial.

Since the market for Tonneau covers is so large, it is possible to find great deals on a wide selection of models. Several manufacturers must compete with each other, making better products and selling them for less than their competitors. Companies must undersell each other to stay in business through seasonal sales, sales of particular brands or models, and through discount sellers

Hundreds of tonneau cover kinds are available, such as

• Soft Roll Up Tonneau Covers
• Folding Tonneau Covers
• Retractable Tonneau Covers
• Hard Top Tonneau Covers
• Hinged Tonneau Covers
• Tool Box Tonneau Covers

Buyers can purchase the tonneau cover directly from the makers or they can search stores and online sellers for good deals on the brands they are looking for.

The creation of the truck tool box tonneau cover was a great idea for those of us who wanted the advantage of both a tonneau cover and a truck tool box. So whether you're an avid hunter, fisherman or use your truck for work, you will find the truck tool box tonneau cover a great asset and you will wonder how you ever done with out one for so long.

In conclusion, the protection and fuel savings a tonneau cover offers are an easy purchase justification for any truck owner.