Soft Tonneau Covers Tech Center

Soft tonneau covers provide an excellent combination of durable cargo coverage and large load versatility. Soft tonneau covers are also the easiest bed covers to install, with full attachment to your truck in as little as 10 minutes. While there are dozens of models available with several subtle differences, most parts of a soft tonneau cover are essentially alike.

Anatomy of the Soft Tonneau Cover

Soft tonneau covers shield your gear with a heavy-duty vinyl tarp. Typically offered in black, this tonneau material is expertly sewn to the dimensions of your vehicle’s bed and the tonneau frame. With reinforced seams and corners, vinyl tonneau cover tarps are built to last and usually carry a warranty for longer than the life of a typical truck.

Seal Types

Soft tonneau covers feature 3 basic seal styles: heavy-duty snaps, industrial-strength Velcro-style “hook and loop” material, and quick “peel and seal” tongue and groove closures. Each soft tonneau cover seal type has its own pros and cons, and selecting a style from the 3 is usually a matter of preference.

Tonneau Cover Frame

Innovative frame designs make soft tonneau covers the easiest tonneaus to install, and completes the sturdy package for your vehicle’s bed. They’re designed to stand-up to the elements with all-weather metal frame rails. Soft tonneau covers also employ a number of bow styles for complete support and consistent tension.

Frame Attachment

Most soft tonneau covers employ hand-tightening clamps that grip your bed rails without marring the paint. The only tools you might need to install your tonneau are simple household hand tools. In fact, many soft tonneau covers include the tools you need. No drilling, cutting or other major modifications will be required for hassle-free mounting.

Tonneau Cover Bows

Tonneau cover bows stretch from rail to rail across your vehicle’s bed, providing support and consistent tension. Each soft tonneau cover employs a different number of bows. Generally, the more bows the better. And, the longer your bed, the more bows in your tonneau cover.

Weather Resistance

Though each model is different, soft tonneau covers employ strategically-placed weather seals to prevent moisture seepage and channel water away from your cargo. Though these seals don’t completely waterproof your cargo in fierce weather, they are incredibly effective at keeping your stuff safe and dry.

Soft Tonneau Cover Styles

Soft tonneau covers come in an array of styles to suit your truck bed cover taste. The main difference is in how they open for bed access: roll-up, lift-up, and fold-up. And, there are toolbox tonneau covers designed with complete utility in mind.

Some advice on selecting a soft tonneau cover for your vehicle

When shopping for a soft tonneau cover, you’ll find more than enough choices to make your head spin. When trying to narrow down the field to the ideal soft tonneau cover for your truck, consider these features:

Popular Soft Tonneau Covers

• TonnoPro TonnoFold Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover
• TruXedo TruXport Roll-Up Tonneau Cover
• American Tonneau Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover
• Extang Trifecta Folding Tonneau Cover
• TruXedo Lo Pro QT Soft Roll-Up Tonneau Cover
• TonnoPro LoRoll Tonneau Cover
• Access Lorado Performance Tonneau Cover
• Lund Genesis Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover