Extend your measuring tape along the floor of the bed to the bulkhead wall (right behind the cab) Take your measurement at the end
of the floor of the bed where the gap is located
.
Divide by 12
to convert your measurement from inches to feet (this is usually how tonneau covers will be listed)
Are tonneau covers truck specific?
The short answer: no.
Tonneau covers are designed with the specific measurements of a type of truck make and manufacturer
. … So, while they are not universal across all different trucks, if purchased correctly, the tonneau cover will be universal to the specific make and model year of a specific vehicle.
Do tonneau covers fit all trucks?
Regardless of if it's a bed cap or a tonneau cover, these parts are made specifically to fit different sizes and shapes of pickup truck beds — and no, there are no standard configurations between makes and models.
Will a Chevy tonneau cover fit a tundra?
Yes
, the Access Vanish tonneau cover, # 834532009435, will fit your 2016 Toyota Tundra with 5-1/2 foot bed and the factory deck rail system! We have several tonneau covers that will fit with the deck rail system. I have included a link to all of the options for you.
Do I really need a tonneau cover?
A tonneau cover
is absolutely worth the investment
. From preventing loss or damage of your cargo, boosting your truck's looks, improving the fuel mileage, preventing quick wearing out as well as retaining the resale value.
Will a tonneau cover fit with a bed liner?
Most tonneau covers
can work with under-the-rail and spray-on bed liners without any issues
. In some cases, retractable covers will require trimming of the liner at the bulkhead. Installing a tonneau cover with an over-the-rail bed liner will require more time and some effort.
How do I choose a tonneau cover?
- Table of contents. …
- Editor's Choice: Tyger Auto Tri-Fold Tonneau Truck Bed Cover. …
- Truxedo TruXport Roll-up Truck Bed Cover. …
- MaxMate Tri-Fold Truck Bed Tonneau Cover. …
- Lund Genesis Elite Roll-Up Tonneau Cover. …
- Extang Solid Fold 2.0 Hard Folding Tonneau Cover.
Are all truck beds the same width?
Are all truck beds the same size? There are three main options for truck beds:
short, standard, and long/extended
. The exact dimensions for each truck bed version will vary based on the truck make and model.
What are the different size truck beds?
For the most part, there are usually three different bed sizes for pickup trucks:
short, standard and long
.
Do tonneau covers improve MPG?
According to many experts, the best way to improve the truck's fuel economy is
to add a tonneau cover
. A tonneau cover will help reduce aerodynamic drag and can improve gas mileage by as much as 10%, see below for details.
How much does a tonneau cover cost?
$200 to $1,000
: The main range of tonneau covers, this range is full of soft and hard options that fold, roll, and lift up for access.
Is it OK to go through car wash with tonneau cover?
A hard-top tonneau made of fiberglass or hard plastic should be able to go through a
car wash without causing any damage
. If your tonneau is painted, you may want to go through a touchless car wash so as to not scrape the finish.
Are truck bed covers waterproof?
The short answer to this question is, when properly installed, a tonneau cover will keep the vast majority of water from entering your truck's bed. To describe a tonneau cover as
100% watertight or waterproof would be inaccurate
, but the most you'll usually get are a few drops intruding during a rainstorm.
How do you cut a bed liner for a tonneau cover?
The bed liner comes from the factory with only the top holes cut out. I used a utility knife also. The easiest way is to cut it from the back side. Also remember, you have to
cut the front lip off and the tailgate lip
as well if you are installing a tonneau cover.
