Advantages of Using Tonneau Covers

There are a number of different benefits to be gained by fitting a tonneau cover to your Ute. Tonneau covers can add value to your Ute by helping to improve the overall fuel economy, increasing the security of your Ute bed, protecting cargo from inclement weather and more importantly making your Ute look good. The specific benefits of these attributes are as follows:

Improvement in Fuel Economy.

Did you ever imagine that a great looking automotive accessory would be able to actually save you money? Well you might be surprised to hear that tonneau covers can! They provide a significant advantage for any Ute owner as these covers reduce the amount of air drag that your vehicle experiences, which in turn helps to improve your overall fuel economy. In fact, recent studies have shown that installing a tonneau cover to the back of your Ute will decrease the drag by as much as 10 percent. Over the life of your tonneau cover this adds up to significant fuel savings.

Weather Protection.

There’s a good chance that you have been driving home from the shops one day when half way home it starts raining. Any bags or boxes that are in your Ute bed will quickly soak up the rain and ruin your cargo. However when you use a tonneau cover, you will never have to worry about this problem again as these specially designed, weatherproof covers, help to protect your cargo from the elements.

Tonneau covers help to keep anything in your Ute bed safe and dry, no matter what type of inclement weather comes your way. Another significant benefit is the fact that you no longer have to worry about using bunji loops, especially during the colder weather, since there are now Loopless or clip on tonneau covers available, for ease of use.

Security of the Ute Bed.

If you leave anything in the back of your Ute, no matter whether you are going to the local hardware store or enjoying a night out on the town, it is essentially an open invitation for someone to help themselves to your belongings. If you use your Ute often, chances are that you have a number of valuable items in the back, such as tools or other expensive equipment. Leaving these items on open display can create a huge security risk for you. However when you use a tonneau cover, all of your valuable cargo can be secured and hidden from view, out of sight of prying eyes. Even though the tonneau cover will not provide you with 100 percent security, they can help to discourage theft. There are however a number of options available for locking tonneau covers, which may be more appealing for those with who wish to store valuable items in the back of their Ute.

Great Looking and Easy to Install.

Over the past few years, the tonneau cover has changed dramatically. There are now more options than ever to provide a customised look for your Ute bed, while staying within your budget. Some of the newer tonneau covers that are considered “low profile” help to give your Ute a sleek and streamlined appearance and when you combine this with its simple installation, you have a winning combination.

With the numerous advantages in the engineering technology for Ute bed tonneau covers, there are a number of types available that are able to be installed in less than an hour. These customised tonneau covers allow you to cover any junk that may be present in the back of your Ute, which is a significant benefit when you consider appearances.

With the benefits mentioned you can clearly see why there are so many Ute owners that make the decision to purchase a tonneau cover for their vehicle. The initial cost of the tonneau cover will be forgotten once it has installed for a couple of months and the additional security, improvement in fuel efficiency, and other benefits will make this cover a welcome addition for your Ute.