Truck Bed Covers | Retractable Vs. Hard Folding Tonneau Covers

Описание: Basic Differences

Truck bed covers can be basically split into two types: soft covers and hard covers. The material used for soft covers is an industrial-strength vinyl, which makes them seamless and lightweight. Hard covers use rigid materials, such as aluminum and offer an additional layer of security for tools and other valuables items.

Truck covers are further divided into groups based on how they open and operate. These groups are: soft rolling, hard rolling, soft folding, hard folding, retractable, one-piece lid and cap. Let’s discuss.


HARD
Hard-folding covers work just like soft-folding ones, but with a major difference: an extra layer of security provided by a rigid surface as opposed to a soft top. That not only helps protect your valuables, it also makes the cover super strong. Believe it or not, covers in this category can hold up to 600 pounds of distributed weight.

RETRACTABLE

A retractable cover is a variation of a rolling cover – but instead of it rolling on top of your truck bed, it rolls into a canister inside the bed. The top surface is usually constructed from sturdy aluminum stats that glide on ball bearings for ease of operation. A popular choice here is the Retrax Pro XR. It has a great look, and since it's all metal, it’s one of the most secure covers on the market. Plus, you can lock it in place wherever you want, depending on how much bed access you need. The ease of use of a retractable cover makes it ideal for those who need to open and close their truck bed cover frequently. The canister that stores the rolled-up cover takes up a bit of space in the bed, but on the plus side, a retractable cover is the easiest to use and maintains the clean lines of your truck.