Cover Ups: The Latest Truck Caps and Tonneau Covers

Easy On, Easy Off
The HardHat from Advantage Truck Accessories comes completely assembled, and the company swears you can install (or remove) it in under a minute. The hard tonneau folds forward when you need to haul tall gear but want to leave it in place. It's lightweight and is covered with vinyl so there are no exposed hinges or folding points, which helps keep water and other elements out of the bed. Advantage Truck Accessories; 574/293-0979.

It's Got Character
Century Fiberglass' Evolution Series fiberglass tonneau has a self-sealing frame, low wraparound skirt profile, easy-lift prop assist, and a new scissor hinge. It comes standard with keyless remote entry, aluminum full-body frame with clamps, rotary lock system, full honeycomb insulated roof, nylon pull strap, and quick-release hinge system. Century Fiberglass; 800/828-2277.

Plastic Fantastic
PTI's Armor Lid is tough enough to stand on, yet it weighs just 60 pounds. The ABS plastic tonneau cover installs without drilling, can be removed easily, and hangs on the wall when you want to store it out of the way. It also features a smooth underside, a pneumatic lift assist, a weathertight gasket, and a scratch-resistant rugged texture. Power Trends International; 877/769-3765.

SUV-like Styling
SnugTop's aerodynamic Super Sport cap has frameless side windows, an all-glass rear door, and an integrated LED rear brake light. The cap secures cargo with a standard rotary slam latch or optional EZ-Open keyless remote. The Super Sport has a finished edge and is paintmatched to OEM colors. It's available for most truck models, including all 2008 Ford Super Duties. SnugTop; 562/432-5454.

Exposed Rails
Agri-Cover's Access Roll-up Cover offers a tight fit and unobstructed access to your bed rails, so you can use a ladder rack or other cargo-control accessories. The soft tonneau features an AutoLatch system that locks automatically, plus a slide lock, front element seal, and side sealing system. A new cab-guard design secures the cover when it's rolled up and keeps it from rubbing against the truck cab. Agri-Cover; 866/414-5422.

WorkinG It
Truck Covers USA offers the American Work Cover: a combination toolbox and retractable tonneau cover. The tonneau features double-walled aluminum slats for serious strength and durability (it can support 500 pounds) and comes with textured powdercoating. The cover is tension driven for ease of movement and has an automatic stop-and-lock point every 12 inches along the bed. A flex-tube water drain system and wider side-rail seals help prevent rust and mechanical problems. Plus, the companion toolbox is constructed of heavy-duty galvanized sheetmetal. Truck Covers USA; 858/622-9135.

Color Correct
GM Accessories' lightweight, molded-composite hard tonneau has been designed to complement the Chevy Silverado/GMC Sierra body style and is available already painted in select GM body colors. The lockable cover secures cargo and features gas struts for easy opening and closing. It also has a quick-release mechanism so you can take off the tonneau whenever you need to. GM Accessories; contact your local dealer.

Fold Everything
Extang's Solid Fold tonneau is made from aircraft-grade aluminum, so it's strong, yet lightweight. It features a black textured paint finish that provides protection from UV rays, and it folds twice for easy access and load-carrying flexibility. Extang; 800/877-2588.

Venture Capital
The Penda Venture hard tonneau has a thermoplastic lid that offers high strength and light weight, thanks to V-Tech honeycomb layer construction. The black cover matches most factory bed rails, and comes with a single-key, dual-locking system recessed into the body. It also has dual gas struts and a V-Hinge quick-release system so you can detach and remove it in seconds. Penda Automotive; 800/356-7704.

Utility And Style
Just because you have a tonneau cover doesn't mean you have to give up the utility box--or good looks. ProGear can paint its DawgHouse utility box and TopDawg tonneau to match the color of your truck, and they can be sold as a pair. The heavy-gauge 6063 aircraft-aluminum box has a stainless latch handle and steel interior rods, with gas-support struts to make it easier to open and close. ProGear; 866/738-3294.

Onward AND Upward
Swiss's Heavy Duty Unit allows you to design in the features you want. The HDU includes heavy-duty mounting rails, five-bow construction, and weathersealed doors. Choose the door/window configuration, cap height, ladder-rack design, and roof style, and add dome lights, toolbox shelves, sliding trays, and keyless entry. There are seven standard colors, and the cap can be painted to match your truck. Swiss Caps; 800/243-3334.

Panel Delivery
Fold-a-Cover's G4-Elite aluminum and stainless-steel hard tonneau's four-panel design allows you to tow a fifth-wheel without removing the cover. It features a flush-mounted latch and release system, black finish, and its mounting system allows one person to quickly remove the cover. Models of the aluminum and stainless-steel cover are available for most trucks. Fold-a-Cover; 800/322-0522.

Lebra Roll-Up
The LeBra top-mounting roll-up tonneau makes it easy to get to your cargo and quick to obscure it from prying eyes. To access gear, roll the tonneau up and fasten it in place with the included buckle strap. When you're ready, cover the bed by rolling the tonneau out. It secures using a Velcro fastening system and spring-loaded latches--there are no snaps to align or buttons. The vinyl cover uses anodized aluminum rails and bows. Global Accessories; 800/736-1610.