Chevy Colorado Bed Covers and Tonneau Covers: An Essential Accessory
Chevy Colorado Bed Covers, also known as Tonneau Covers, are widely recognized as essential accessories for the mid-size pickup truck, the Chevrolet Colorado. Designed to protect the vehicle's truck bed, these covers provide various advantages such as enhancing security, improving fuel efficiency, increasing the truck's aesthetic appeal, while also maintaining the overall vehicle value by protecting the bed from potential damage or external weather conditions.Varieties and Functionality
Technically speaking, Chevy Colorado Bed Covers & Tonneau Covers come in a variety of styles and materials, each serving distinct functionalities. There are four primary types of Tonneau covers; roll-up, folding, retractable, and hinged. Roll-up types are easy to operate, cost-effective, and only require rolling the cover towards the truck cabin to access the bed. Folding types can be bifolds or trifolds providing partial to full bed access when folded. Retractable types operate much like a roll-up but with the cover sliding into a canister. Hinged types, resembling a large trunk lid, provide robust security but may limit bed accessibility.Materials and Additional Features
These covers are generally made from durable materials such as vinyl, aluminum, polycarbonate, or fiberglass offering rain, snow, and debris protection. Many covers provide lock mechanisms, either manual or automatic, enhancing the security aspect. Some variants come with additional features like weather seals, LED bed lights, and integrated cargo management systems for added convenience and functionality.Aftermarket Applications
In the aftermarket applications, Chevy Colorado Bed Covers & Tonneau Covers serve as excellent options for those seeking utility and aesthetic enhancement for their truck. Aftermarket covers often offer better customization options in terms of style, material, and functionality, allowing truck owners to personalize their vehicles to suit their specific lifestyles and needs.Additional Upgrades
Complimentary aftermarket upgrades commonly performed along with the installation of bed covers include installing bed liners, cargo nets, bed extenders, and tailgate seals. Bed liners provide extra protection to the truck bed from scratches and impacts. Cargo nets and bed extenders help efficiently manage and secure the load in the bed. Tailgate seals prevent dust, debris, and water from entering the truck bed providing an extra level of protection, especially for those who often drive under harsh weather conditions or tough terrains. Adding a truck cap or camper shell can provide additional enclosed storage space above the bed level and could be considered if the need arises.The Benefits of Installation
The installation of Chevy Colorado Bed Covers & Tonneau Covers - whether for functional or aesthetic reasons (or both) - not only enhances the utility of the truck but also influences its fuel efficiency, security, and overall lifespan, effectively making it a worthwhile investment for any Chevrolet Colorado owner.Fitment Includes:
- 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 Chevy Colorado
- Base, LT, WT, Z71, ZR2, Trail Boss
*Please see product pages for any exceptions
