Glasstite's Breeze fiberglass tonneau completely covers a truck's bed rails. It comes with a lift-assist package and a tether strap for ease in opening and closing, and the three-way rotary latch system secures cargo. Glasstite installs a rubber seal on the heavy-duty, full black aluminum subframe--not the tonneau--for improved watertight performance. Quick-release hinges make it easy to gain full access to the truck's bed, and a headliner and a dome light are optional. Glasstite; 866/431-1131.
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Leer's Adventure Sports Package readies any of the company's fiberglass truck caps for the outdoor enthusiast, including the Model 100R shown here. The Adventure Sports Package includes a full Thule roof-rack system, interior nylon gear net, 12-volt power outlets, and interior lighting. Leer lets you choose which rack accessory you want, such as one to accommodate a bike, kayak, skis, snowboard, canoe, or other sports gear. There also are options designed especially for hunting and fishing enthusiasts. Leer; 800/967-5337.
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Pace Edwards' Full-Metal JackRabbit is a retractable hard bedcover that opens automatically with the turn of a knob and closes using the pull strap. Its latch-and-lock handle design allows you to latch the cover into positions every 12 inches along the rails, with or without the use of the key. The cover is made from powdercoated extruded aluminum. Pace Edwards; 888/231-2686.
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Gaylord's Butterfly Lid is hinged down the middle, so you can access the bed easily from either the driver or passenger side. The hard fiberglass tonneau is great for contractors with low-side toolboxes--or for anyone who doesn't want to reach over a big bumper or past a shin-cracking trailer hitch. The clamp-on tonneau also features a four-point locking system. Gaylord's Truck Bed Lids; 562/529-7543.
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GemTop's Outfitter is a hard-core, work-oriented truck cap that features cab-height, custom cab-fit styling. The steel cap comes with double walk-in rear doors (that replace the tailgate) for full-size trucks and includes a dome light, painted interior, and tough welded and riveted construction. Options include factory-color paintmatching, a variety of window designs, ladder racks, a cargo drawer, and a side door with a toolbox. GemTop Manufacturing; 800/547-9706.
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Downey's Top Spin tonneau cover sits on top of a truck's bed rails, leaving the full cargo area for gear. The Top Spin features a tearproof, UV-coated, tri-laminate fabric cover that resists stretching and shrinking in extreme weather conditions. Velcro fasteners secure it, and it locks into place with a springloaded auto latch. Downey Products; 800/736-1610.
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Jason's Force truck cap is the company's most spacious design, with a high roofline that nearly extends to the truck cab. The double bays and sliding side windows offer plenty of visibility, or you can opt for any of several other side-window configurations. It's made using a seven-layer fiberglass construction process and comes with a dome light, extra-large rear door, and automotive basecoat/clearcoat paint. Jason Industries; 574/294-7595.
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The DiamondBack HD Truck Cover can carry a 1600-pound load on top--enough to accommodate some serious lumber or a pair of ATVs. It's hinged in the center, so it can be opened from the tailgate or right behind the cab. You also can fold either panel back when hauling big stuff. The deck is made from 0.100
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Mopar's Gull Wing tonneau for the Dodge Ram offers a three-lid layout. The front part of the tonneau opens from either the driver or passenger side, and the rear section opens from the back of the truck for easy access to all parts of the bed. It has a resin-reinforced honeycomb design and a steel frame. This lid has a smooth finished edge, noise-reducing anti-vibration bumpers, a sturdy lock that controls tonneau cover and tailgate access, and a moisture-resistant lock cover. It's offered in all Dodge paint colors. Mopar; contact your local dealer.
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Thacker's new HercuLoc Contractor Series Secure Bed Cover can be opened from one side or the other--or it can lift straight up. The company says you can even drive 75 mph with the cover raised, in case you need to control a tall load. The cover is counterbalanced on steel torsion springs and internal rotary slam latches lock each corner. It's made from 18
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The Lund Genesis Tri-Fold tonneau folds up in three sections, so you can access gear easily and transport tall cargo. It's made of high-quality, double-sided, tear-resistant fabric and comes in a black-matte finish with all-black rails and bows. It also comes completely assembled and installs using quick-release, cam-action-design clamps. Buckle-style closure straps store the cover in its open position. Lund International; 888/588-6049.
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The Roll-N-Lock E-Series is an electric retractable hard tonneau cover. Push a button on the remote, and an electric motor opens or closes the cover in five seconds flat. You also can operate it manually. Plus, a built-in cargo light makes it easier to find stuff, and the cover locks to secure gear. Roll-N-Lock; 800/952-7655.
www.rollnlock.comE.D. Industries manufactures its Undercover hard tonneau using patented technology and advanced polymer materials, so it's strong, durable, and lightweight. A unit for a full-size truck weighs just 58 pounds, and the company says it can be removed and reinstalled in seconds. The Undercover includes quick-release hardware, dual stainless-steel locks, a 360-degree-perimeter weather seal, dual hydraulic strut lifts, and an LED battery-operated light. It even comes with hardware that enables you to hang the tonneau on a garage wall when it's not in use. E.D. Industries; 417/753-8000.
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