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Hard tonneau covers offer the highest level of security to your truck bed while looking good doing it. They are more resilient than the soft tonneau covers. Even if it is more expensive than the other covers, it still gives more features that what you pay for. The hard truck bed cover can provide a secure lock, overhanging sides, hinged at the front, hydraulic struts made of metal or fiberglass poles, similar to the poles that hold most car hoods upright, automotive weather stripping, theft protection, and a water tight seal. They come in three different styles: the retractable, hinging and the folding tonneau cover.

Retractable tonneau covers offer the ultimate in style and function.  This truck cover is composed of multiple hard panels that roll up into a canister that is attached at the front of the truck bed, just underneath the rear window. The cover’s panel slides into the channel that is attached to the rails on either side of the bed. It gives a secure shield to the truck bed and an unobtrusive low profile.

Hinged tonneau covers are generally made of rigid ABS plastic or fiberglass. They often have 1 or 2 keyed locks and have hinges on the side for easy opening and closing of the truck cover. Some of its models are designed for quick removal as well.

A folding tonneau cover has evolved to both the hard and soft category. It offers all the benefits a hard cover without the disadvantages of the soft covers. This is best for those who desire to secure their truck bed but doesn’t want to lift the entire cover off the truck each and every time something is stashed in it. It can provide an all around protection, security and accessibility. It has two different designs, the multi panel and the tri folding design. The multi panel folding covers are generally made of rigid ABS material and folds up for truck bed access. The tri folding design also folds up like the multi panel but offers fast removal or installation without any tools.

Whatever the type of hard tonneau cover is chosen, these are actually the excellent selection for your vehicle. With its hardness come durability, better security and more protection. They may have a higher price that soft covers but one can be assured with quality. These will not easily get broken by any sharp objects or falling debris.  It is a great way to enhance the look of your pickup truck and increase its gas mileage.