UnderCover: Defender Truck Bed Cover

UnderCover: RidgeLander Truck Bed Cover

That’s the invitation from UnderCover with its upcoming RidgeLander truck bed cover, scheduled for release in October. RidgeLander is the ultimate cover for those who crave more from their truck bed accessories. Thrill seekers and weekenders will especially appreciate the RidgeLander, which was designed to keep up with adventurous lifestyles thanks to the Tango Track System, which both mounts to the cover and includes two utility tracks: a top-facing T-slot track and an inner wall system that doubles as a cargo-management system. Even with the cover off, the tracks let you customize your truck bed to your liking.

Each RidgeLander from UnderCover comes with the bed cover, Tango Track System, four Rhino Rack quick-mount leg brackets, and two Rhino Rack Vortex bars. RidgeLander displays available!

Features

  • Designed to complement active lifestyles and custom needs.
  • Removes in minutes and weighs only 65 lb.
  • Tango Track System works with the cover on or off.
  • Coming October 2016!

Ready to buy? Need help with the install? To find your nearest Total Truck Centers affiliate, see our Store Locator. Or join the conversation at the Total Truck Centers Facebook page!

Though this is not a paid review, this content has been produced by The AAM Group in support of manufacturers with whom it has a business relationship.

Extang (62445): EnCore Tonneau Cover for ’14-’16 Sierra/Silverado 1500

Extang (62445): EnCore Tonneau Cover for ’14-’16 Sierra/Silverado 1500

With its all-new OEM matte finish, the 62445 EnCore tonneau cover for 2014–2016 Sierra/Silverado 1500 from Extang possesses a high-end, straight-from-the-factory look. The finish matches the plastic grain of the bed rail caps, creating a complementary, cohesive relationship between the truck and the truck bed cover.

The EnCore is a low-profile, hard-panel tri-fold that offers easy access from both the front and the rear of your pickup. It’s also self-positioning and self-latching for ease of installation and added security, respectively. Engineered rear latches lock the cover at the tailgate, while supplemental tethers secure it to the side rails. The wide-opening front panel provides glorious front bed access, and can be locked with your ignition key via one-key lock technology courtesy of BOLT.

TPO-covered polypropylene is a superior alternative to standard aluminum panels, as they resist dents and scratches, are cooler to the touch on hot days, and won’t suffer sunlight fading. Extang’s newest incarnation of EnCore also features an all-new flex-hinge system that’s ultra strong and water resistant.

Features

  • Low-profile, hard-panel, tri-fold tonneau.
  • Polypropylene core with a thermoplastic olefin skin.
  • Resists scratches, dents, and fading.
  • OEM matte finish to match bed rail grain.
  • Self-positioning and self-latching.
  • BOLT one-key locking technology.
  • Three-year warranty against defective materials or workmanship on rails, aluminum components, clamps, bows, and hardware.
Extang (62445): EnCore Tonneau Cover for ’14-’16 Sierra/Silverado 1500
Extang (62445): EnCore Tonneau Cover for ’14-’16 Sierra/Silverado 1500

Ready to buy? Need help with the install? To find your nearest Total Truck Centers affiliate, see our Store Locator. Or join the conversation at the Total Truck Centers Facebook page!

Though this is not a paid review, this content has been produced by The AAM Group in support of manufacturers with whom it has a business relationship.

TruXedo: TruXport Tonneau Cover for ’16 Toyota Tacoma

New for the 2016 Toyota Tacoma (256001 for 5’ bed; 257001 for 6’ bed), the TruXport tonneau from TruXedo offers you the ease and utility of a soft roll-up at a snap cover price! The TruXport rolls up completely—with no loose parts to store or lose—to give you complete access to your truck bed. Supporting straight bows roll up with the cover and present a flat, smooth look when closed, while the easy, no-drill clamps help you get your cover up and running in less than 20 minutes.

The TruXport offers preset tension control and a hook-and-loop fastener system that work together to stay flat and smooth in any climate. And the cover’s low profile can increase mpg by up to 10%, saving you money over the long haul. Made in the USA in South Dakota and backed by a 5-year warranty.

  • Available for 2016 Toyota Tacoma with 5- or 6-foot bed.
  • Rolls up to provide complete bed access.
  • No loose parts to store or lose.
  • Installs in 20 minutes or less via no-drill clamps.
  • Preset tension control.
  • Hook-and-loop fastener system.
  • Up to a 10% increase in fuel economy.
TruXedo: TruXport Tonneau Cover for ’16 Toyota Tacoma
TruXedo: TruXport Tonneau Cover for ’16 Toyota Tacoma

Ready to buy? Need help with the install? To find your nearest Total Truck Centers affiliate, see our Store Locator. Or join the conversation at the Total Truck Centers Facebook page!

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UnderCover: Flex Now Available for 2016 Toyota Tacoma

The UnderCover Flex is now available for the all-new 2016 Toyota Tacoma, with models for both the 5′ bed (FX41014) and the 6′ bed (FX41015). The UnderCover Flex is a hard folding tonneau cover that gives you ultimate control of your truck bed with three secure riding positions. The cover is easy to remove, requires no drilling for installation, and mounts flush with your truck’s bed rails–making it the most water-tight hard folding cover on the market. Each panel is made from quality FRP composite material, which is lighter, stronger, and more dent resistant than aluminum. Each Flex has a bed rail mounting system equipped with rubber seals and drain tubes that carry water away from and out of the bed, keeping your gear dry and secure. Best yet, Flex is backed by a 3-year warranty.

Undercover Flex 2016 Toyota
UnderCover Flex 2016 Toyota

Ready to buy? Need help with the install? To find your nearest Total Truck Centers affiliate, see our Store Locator. Or join the conversation at the Total Truck Centers Facebook page!

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Getting BAK to Business

By John M. Arnaud

All right, I couldn’t help myself with that headline. My failed attempt at cleverness aside, there probably aren’t many such phrases that VP of Sales Ryan Herman and Director of Sales – East Chris Fleeman from BAK Industries haven’t heard. When they dropped in to see us last week for a vendor strategy meeting, however, we hoped to share some new information they’d find of interest. Turns out they had some to offer as well.

With ramped-up manufacturing to meet increasing demand, a reinvigorated customer service team, and fantastic truck covers on the rise, BAK Industries is one to watch in the tonneau segment. In addition to taking in our standard partnership briefing, the BAK team stayed on an extra day to help us shoot some installation video for their Revolver X2 cover. The below photo with Chris and In the Garage host Stephen Fillers is a sneak peek of some of the footage. Stay tuned to our Total Truck Centers YouTube channel for the full release!

In the Garage with Chris Fleeman - BAK Industries
In the Garage with Chris Fleeman – BAK Industries

We’d like to thank Ryan and Chris for taking the time to come out to see us. Without the support of manufacturers like BAK, our program wouldn’t be possible!

To grab a BAK topper for your pickup, head on over to your local Total Truck Centers retailer. Find an affiliated store using our dealer locator.

If you are a truck aftermarket retailer or installer interested in joining the nationwide Total Truck Centers network, click here to get started!

Ready to buy? Need help with the install? To find your nearest Total Truck Centers affiliate, see our Store Locator. Or join the conversation at the Total Truck Centers Facebook page!

Though this is not a paid review, this content has been produced by The AAM Group in support of manufacturers with whom it has a business relationship.

Retrax: RetraxONE MX Gliding Tonneau Cover

The RetraxONE MX combines strong and durable single-piece polycarbonate material with a stylish, scratch-resistant matte black finish. Like Retrax’s other retractable covers, the MX enjoys a low-profile design thanks to a front canister that fits flush with the truck bed cover, streamlining the overall appearance. The RetraxONE MX easily glides on sealed ball bearings, making it the most easy-to-use retractable bed cover on the market. There’s only one…RetraxONE.

RetraxONE MX
RetraxONE MX

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Extang (83830): Solid Fold 2.0 for 2016 Toyota Tacoma 5′ Bed

The Solid Fold 2.0 for the 2016 Toyota Tacoma 5′ bed is a redesigned, reengineered version of Extang’s most popular cover: the Solid Fold.

Now made with TPO dent-resistant panels, which are cooler to the touch on hot days, and integrated snap-on seals that let Extang call this cover the most weather-resistant folding tonneau on the market. The new textured matte finish and powder-coated frame and hinges give the 2.0 an OEM look and a soft feel.

All of the versatile elements of the original Solid Fold remain: it comes fully assembled out of the box, installs in seconds, and folds using its three panels and aluminum hinges.

Extang Solid Fold 2.0
Extang Solid Fold 2.0

Ready to buy? Need help with the install? To find your nearest Total Truck Centers affiliate, see our Store Locator. Or join the conversation at the Total Truck Centers Facebook page!

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In the Garage with UnderCover

By John M. Arnaud

UnderCover, a leader in the truck tonneau industry, spent a couple of days with us this week brainstorming marketing plans and shooting some exclusive videos we’re looking forward to sharing with you soon. National Sales Manager Michael McLaughlin and Director of Sales East Mike Henderson were our honored guests (newly minted UnderCover Marketing Director Joe Combs virtually attended by phone), and we gave them the full program tour—including all the tools we’ve put together to help our Total Truck Centers jobbers succeed in the marketplace.

The Mikes drove down a gorgeous 2015 Ford F-150 Platinum to use for the videos, but we’re not revealing it just yet! Stay tuned to the Total Truck Centers YouTube Channel to be among the first to see it fully “under cover.”

Many thanks to our valued partners at UnderCover for their commitment and time—you’re welcome any time!

UnderCover Visits Total Truck Centers
UnderCover Visits Total Truck Centers

To start making over your truck UnderCover style, visit your local Total Truck Centers retailer, or find an affiliated store using our dealer locator.

If you are a truck accessories retailer who would like to become part of the nationwide Total Truck Centers network, please join us today!

Ready to buy? Need help with the install? To find your nearest Total Truck Centers affiliate, see our Store Locator. Or join the conversation at the Total Truck Centers Facebook page!

Though this is not a paid review, this content has been produced by The AAM Group in support of manufacturers with whom it has a business relationship.

UnderCover Elite (UC4128): 2014-2015 Toyota Tundra 6.5′ Bed

The Elite by UnderCover is the most refined UnderCover tonneau cover to date. It is meticulously designed and engineered, making it the new standard in the aftermarket industry. The Elite has spectacular new features that set it apart, starting with a completely new design that includes a handle with codeable BOLT lock. The Elite’s new handle is easy to use and ergonomically correct, and its OE design matches the look of new trucks. ABS composite material and X-Effect underside give it incredible strength and durability. An included lanyard allows you to easily access cargo that is just out of reach, and when not in use, it stores neatly out of the way. A new removable LED light is 3 times brighter than the original! Just slide the release to remove the light, fold out the hook to hang it, use the magnet to stick it, or simply set it down on its built-in feet. All UnderCover products are made right here in the USA.

UnderCover_UC4126
UnderCover_UC4128

 

Ready to buy? Need help with the install? To find your nearest Total Truck Centers affiliate, see our Store Locator. Or join the conversation at the Total Truck Centers Facebook page!

Though this is not a paid review, this content has been produced by The AAM Group in support of manufacturers with whom it has a business relationship.