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50 DIESELTECHMAG.COM MARCH 2016 DIESEL TECH C ROUNDUP By Trevor Mason Covered Covered Covered Covered Covered Covered Covered Covered Covered Covered Covered Covered We've Got You We've Got You We've Got You We've Got You We've Got You We've Got You We've Got You We've Got You We've Got You Camper shells have been around since time immemorial. Your grandpa probably had one on his truck—I know my grandpa did. Everyone's grandpa had one on his truck. Tonneau covers, on the other hand, are a more recent innova- tion. They come in all shapes and sizes and have all sorts of features to make your life easier. Just as with anything else, the forward march of technology makes everything better, and truck caps and bed covers are no exception. From tough vinyl covering to lightweight but sturdy aluminum construction to locking tailgates, there's something out there for every truck. While of course we realize there are others out there, we've gathered up some of our favorites from around the industry and put them all in one place so you can get some ideas for your own truck. Advantage The TorzaTop tri-folding cover from Advantage comes completely assem- bled, and installs in only a minute or two. If you need full bed access, the cover can be removed just as quickly, with no worries of losing any parts. You can get the TorzaTop in Acona all-weather vinyl in a soft textured finish, or upgrade to Torz aTop Premier (pictured) for a vintage look. TorzaTop is proudly made in the USA and carries a lifetime warranty. (800-773-3110/www.atacovers.com) A.R.E. A.R.E.'s HD Series is one of the strongest and most durable fiberglass truck cap series on the market. Available for its CX and MX Series cap profiles, the HD Series features an internal aluminum skeleton which triples the weight capacity of the roof rack and side toolboxes. Optional aluminum-paneled win- dows with folding t-handles make accessing the bed of your truck easy and convenient. If you test the limits of your truck and need your cap to be up to the challenge, then look no further than the A.R.E. HD Series truck cap. (330-481-1333/www.4are.com) ATC Truck Covers ATC really impressed us at SEMA with its SXT sectional bed cover, which comes in four low-profile sections that can be removed individually, allow- ing for easy, one-person operation. It includes a padded vinyl bag with three reinforced handles and can be stored easily anywhere including the garage, basement, bed of the truck, or back of your cab. The manufacturer also has a wide range of bed caps, like the LTD, which comes standard with oversized screened sliding windows, a recessed double t-handle rear door, carpeted headliner, hand-laid base rails, LED third brake light, their exclusive style line and premium lifetime warranty paint to match your truck. Its covers are also available with a painted-to-match rear door skirt, tip-down front sliding win- dow, LED dome lighting, and easily removable roof racks from Rhino-Rack (800-983-2787/www.atctruckcovers.com) BAK The Revolver X2 is an all-new and improved aluminum hard-rolling tonneau cover that offers tough security, mechanical locking rails, a flush low-profile design, and simple one-handed operation. Its unique "no profile" design ensures lower coefficient wind drag, which gives you better fuel economy, as well as an aesthetically pleasing, rich look. The cover is designed to withstand over 400 pounds of evenly distributed weight, and the Tuff-BAK vinyl lining makes it resistant to dents, scratches and wear. The Revolver X2 allows for 100 percent truck bed access, locks securely with the truck's tailgate, and is backed by an extended three-year warranty. (818-365-9000/www.bakindustries.com)

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