Expert guides on car cover selection, materials, and protection
Pickup trucks are the hardest vehicles to fit with a car cover. Long beds, tall cabs, roof racks, and toolboxes all complicate sizing. Here’s what pickup owners need to know.
Most “truck” covers assume a standard cab. If you have an extended cab, crew cab, or long bed, measure the actual overall length bumper-to-bumper including the tailgate.
Do you need access to the truck bed with the cover on? Some covers have rear zippered access panels or two-piece designs that let you uncover just the cab or just the bed.
If you have a bed-mounted toolbox, ladder rack, or headache rack, a standard cover won’t fit. OEM manufacturers can build covers with cutouts or raised sections to accommodate permanent accessories. Provide the accessory height and position when ordering custom covers.
Pickup covers are larger and heavier than car covers — a full-size truck cover can weigh 8-12 lbs. Look for covers with grab handles or a two-piece design for easier solo installation.
For OEM pickup truck covers with custom sizing for toolboxes and racks, visit autobean.en.alibaba.com, or explore www.jkcovers.com and www.customfitprotection.com.