Thousands of truck pictures are shared daily; how can you make your photo one worth sharing?? Here are some takeaways from what we have learned working with the best photographers in the industry.
Regardless if you have a $4,000 camera, or $400 iPhone, apply these to come away with a share-worthy shot of your truck!
Truck Bed Covers have been a very important pickup truck
accessory since around 1982. This is not a product that will come to an
end anytime soon. There may be different types and models but they have
rid the pickup truck problem of not having anywhere to store your gear
and to keep it dry. Sure there are truck caps, but the problem some
people have with truck caps is they are no good for carrying taller type
cargo and you have to crawl into the cargo area to get at anything up
front towards the cab, not to mention they contribute to fuel
consumption due to poor wind resistance.
The manufactures of these
truck bed covers keep coming up with great designs that solve different
problems amongst pickup truck owners. One of the latest designs is the
Extang Encore which is a hard tri-fold cover. What is unique about this
tonneau cover is that you are able to open it from the front near the
cab as well as from the rear near the tailgate. It also comes completely
off in seconds which can really come in handy.
These days there
are so many different manufacturers of pickup bed covers, but they do
not all make the same type of tonneau covers. By the way, if you haven't
figured it out already, truck bed covers and tonneau covers are the
exact same thing. The word tonneau basically refers to a cover used to
conceal a compartment and protect it from the sun and weather.
Many
of the hard bed covers come equipped with locks which add even more
security. Retractable type truck tonneau covers usually come with locks
installed on them. These retractable covers are quite unique as they
roll up into a canister situated behind the cab across the bed of the
truck. They remind me of a roll top desk. There are even some electric
models that open and close with a remote. So you are not stuck in a loss
of power situation you can also open them manually if need be.
Many
of the soft truck bed covers as well as the hard folding covers require
the tailgate to be opened in order to get at the latches to open the
cover. If you add an aftermarket tailgate lock you upgrade the security
factor by a great amount. Since they have been installed, they have been
known to reduce theft by a great deal. You do not even have to have a
lock on the cover. Just by having one installed keeps your cargo out of
sight out of mind. Some of the hard covers have locks installed on them
creating a very secure area to store your gear just like a trunk on a
car.
Some of the main advantages and disadvantages of different
types of truck bed covers are as follows. The hard fiberglass have the
advantage of being one of the best for keeping your cargo area dry and
they look great painted to match your truck color. The main disadvantage
of the fiberglass cover is they are expensive and the fact that it only
lifts up from the rear and you cannot use your truck for tall cargo.
The soft roll up covers can be obtained at a lower cost and you will be
able to use your truck for any type of cargo. A disadvantage of the roll
up cover is the fact they are not as secure as a hard cover and a
little more time consuming to fully open and close. Retractable covers
allow quick easy access to your cargo area and they do allow use of most
of your truck bed but they are expensive. Soft folding covers are
cheaper and provide quick easy access to your cargo area but they are
not as secure as the hard type and most only fold as far as two sections
not giving you complete access to your bed for taller type cargo. Hard
folding covers provide pretty good security, if you add an aftermarket
tailgate lock they are great for security and some fold all the way to
the cab which allows most of your truck bed available for taller cargo.
You
can probably find many more advantages and probably disadvantages of
these pickup truck bed covers but I listed some to get you thinking
before you rush out and make a purchase. When you are going to buy one
you should take into consideration how and what type of cargo you haul. I
hope this article has helped you in your quest to purchase one of the
many models of truck bed covers that are manufactured.
Making a good decision on the type of tonneau cover you want and
need is very important. If you want more information such as tonneau
cover reviews, prices, or if you know what you want and are looking to
buy you can visit Truck Bed Covers
Kevin describes an A.R.E. Overland Series shell or truck cap recently installed on a 2014 For Raptor. This unit also has a Yakima rack system. Inside the shell is a carpeted headliner, LED interior lighting package, pet screens so you can have ventilation without the animals pushing the screen out. See more at http://www.VacaValleyTruck.com
CURT understands you work hard to play even harder, and there is nothing going to get in your way. CURT's exclusive ATV product line gives you the power to BRING IT!
Introducing the CURT ATV Towing Starter Kits: These kits are available
with a 2" or 1 7/8" ball. The kit includes a Bolt-On Adapter, and a
multi-purposed ball mount with included pin and clip.
The Bolt-On
Adapter bolts directly onto the tongue of your ATV, giving you a 2"
receiver tube. The adapter features an specialized anti-swivel bracket, a
welded tow-strap ring, and the standard, CURT high gloss black finish.
The
included heavy-duty ball mount quickly and easily connects to the
Bolt-On Adapter, allowing you to attach tow chains and straps. The ball
mount also lets you tow common garden carts and couple utility
trailers.
Kevin gives us a tour of a recent job mounting an A.R.E. CX camper shell or truck cap on a 2014 Chevrolet 1500 double cab. See more at http://www.VacaValleyTruck.com
Tommy Gate has recently added a photo archive to the TG website
in order to showcase the wide variety of liftgate applications and
installations that are being utilized with Tommy Gate hydraulic
lifts.
The Photo Archive is a culmination of numerous field photos
taken all across the country (and over five continents), showing
liftgate applications for personal usage, small businesses, and
even large corporate fleets. Everything from small compact pickups
to heavy-duty stake and dump bodies is included.
This collection of photos may be searched by product and/or
vehicle type. An additional field allowing searches by key terms is
also available.
Tommy Gate has added this archive so that dealers and customers
alike may search for the most appropriate liftgate solution to fit
their needs.
The Bolt-On Adapter easily bolts onto the tongue of your ATV, giving you a 2" X 2" receiver tube, perfect for ball mounts and other towing accessories.
When you climb onto that seat and grip the handlebars, there is no feeling like it in the world. The trail winds off into forests and fields and over rocks and streams, and there is nothing to keep you from it. At CURT, we know the taste of freedom that comes with owning an all-terrain vehicle. We have experienced it ourselves, and that is why we have created an entire line of products devoted solely to ATV towing.
TruXedo Lo Pro QT: Best-Selling Roll-Up Tonneau Cover in North America
A sleek, low profile design with unique features including automatic tension control, free-floating hook and loop, quick-attach cover system and lifetime warranty, makes TruXedo's Lo Pro QT, the best selling tonneau cover on the market.
Easy
Installation & Use: Installs in minutes with pre-assembled,
quick-attach cover system. Bows conveniently roll up within cover for
easy storage.
Automatic Tension Control: Patented spring
tensioner self-adjusts to keep the cover tight in fluctuating
temperatures. Great looks in any climate!
Free-Floating Hook
& Loop System: Industrial-strength hook slides within the rail and
works with the tension control system to maintain a perfect fit at all
times.
Easy Trigger Latch: One-finger release opens the cover quickly and easily.
Featuring BOLT's Breakthrough One-Key Lock Technology, the BOLT Receiver Lock works with your vehicle key! Available for Class I, II, III, IV, & V hitches!
Take a look inside Air Lift Company in Lansing, Michigan to see how we Design, Engineer, and Manufacture our top of line air suspension products.
Air Lift load support products are sold worldwide and are engineered to fit over 543 vehicles. Our extensive product line offers air helper springs for trucks, RVs, SUVs, CUVs and vans, and the most technologically advanced on-board air compressor systems for on-the-go air spring control.
Air Lift leads the industry in no-drill applications -- kits that simply bolt onto your vehicle's frame, speeding the installation process. Our teams work constantly to bring innovative products to you and upgrade existing products with the latest technology.
2015 Honda Fit received SEMA Award top honors in the Hottest Sport Compact Category.
The SEMA Award winners represent the models that industry experts—the SEMA Show exhibitors—most often feature in their booths as the hottest rides for the enthusiast market.
