5 Benefits of Roll-Up Tonneau Covers

By Erin Culhane - March 8, 2019

Securing the contents of your truck bed doesn’t have to take a big bite out of your budget. With a roll-up tonneau protecting your precious cargo, you can rest assured you’ve got a durable line of defense from both would-be thieves and unsavory weather. Better yet, roll-up covers are typically your entry-level price point tonneau cover. We give our top 5 reasons why a roll-up tonneau cover may be the best option for your truckin' lifestyle.

Affordable Protection

Most roll-up covers are made from a soft, yet heavy-duty vinyl tarp that keeps your gear out of sight and out of reach for sticky fingers. With a starting point under $300, roll-up truck bed covers are one of our most popular options.

Bed Access

When it comes to roll-up tonneau covers, gaining full access to your bed is a major benefit. When fully open, the roll-up cover sits up above the rails allowing you to fully use your truck bed for all of your hauling needs.

Easy to Install & Remove

Thanks to their inherently lightweight construction, roll-up tonneau covers are a cinch to install or remove in mere minutes – even on your own. While installation methods may vary, the majority of roll-up covers utilize a durable, no-drill clamp system that attaches to the bed rail.

Variety of Materials & Patterns

With so many types of materials available, the options are virtually limitless. Durable canvas, vinyl, or leather-backed roll-up covers provide lightweight, attractive designs while aluminum (shown) and metal-backed roll-up covers offer more durability. And, all of these materials enjoy the same opening and closing style that gives roll-ups their name.

Lightweight & Low-Profile

Roll-up tonneaus have a sleek design that generally mounts inside your truck bed rails for a super low-profile look that can help improve gas mileage. Another benefit of the lightweight design is that even when completely rolled up, your cover will never impact your rear window visibility.