It used to be that the main reasons for fitting a truck tonneau cover were for the security and protection of your belongings but, with sky-high gas prices, buying a tonno cover can now save you money. In fact, if you do a lot of mileage, you should be thinking if you can afford NOT to fit one.
Depending on who you listen to fitting a truck bed tonno cover can increase MPG by up to 15%. While, I think these claims are a little on the high side, there's no doubting the fuel savings to be had when a truck is properly fitted with a cover.
The Ford Motor Company recently commissioned a study on how much MPG was increased on trucks fitted with a tonno. They reported that MPG could be increased by as much as 10%.
If you don't believe the claims of a car manufacturer, you could look at results published by independent organizations. For instance, the Specialty Equipment Market Association tested 13 different covers (soft, folding and hard) on 4 different makes of vehicle and found that the overall increase in MPG was around 7.8%.
If you do the math, taking 8% as the benchmark, you can easily work out how much you'd save on fuel costs each month.
Okay, so you're convinced of the reduction of fuel costs, but still don't know which type of truck tonneau cover is best? In terms of MPG, there really isn't any difference if you fit a soft roll-back, or hard folding design or fiberglass.
Of course, each of these types has advantages and disadvantages - including initial purchase cost. Soft, traditional rollback versions are generally the cheapest. This doesn't necessarily mean they're inferior to their hard counterparts. Many come with double layered, high quality vinyl tarps, with easy-to-adjust tension mounts and secure locking. There are numerous good models on the market; check out the likes of Truxedo, Extang and the Access roll up tonneau cover.
If you require a more secure version, you should think about fitting aluminum, fiberglass or a polymer version. Again costs vary depending on which type you choose. Fiberglass is still a popular choice, but if you use your truck for work, consider an aluminium version as these handle every day knocks better than fiberglass. You may not have heard of Undercover tonneau covers but you should definitely take a look at what this company has to offer. Made from tough, polymer these covers are stronger than fiberglass, lighter (less than half the) and are cheaper.
But whichever type you choose you will not only get security and weather protection; you also increase the overall value of your truck and, most importantly of all, a truck tonneau cover will increase your gas mileage and save you money.
Follow the links to find out more and check out prices on truck tonneau covers like the Access rollup tonneau cover and Undercover tonneau cover as well as many other leading brands
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By Robin Cassidy
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