| Nothing is perfect but if you're looking to install a soft | | | | The cover opens easily - you simply release the |
| tonneau cover, then an Access Tonneau Cover | | | | auto-latch and roll back the cover, with the roll-up |
| comes pretty darn near. Apart from one or two | | | | folding with it. The cover easily closes by means of a |
| minor points, it's hard to fault it in terms of cost, | | | | sturdy hook-and-loop sealing system and there's a |
| looks, durability and ease of installation. | | | | three-point locking system at each corner of the |
| Soft tonneau covers remain a popular choice. While | | | | truck bed. |
| hard versions, such as fiberglass, do look great - | | | | The cover can be self-installed by just about anyone. |
| especially when they're paint matched - they are | | | | No drilling or special tools are required. But nothing's |
| expensive and harder to self-install, and they don't | | | | perfect and this brings us to a minor complaint. The |
| provide much greater protection from theft or the | | | | installation instructions that come with the cover are |
| weather, and they don't save on your truck's mileage | | | | so-so and can be somewhat difficult to follow at |
| any more than their softer competitors. | | | | times. Here's a tip; if you are about to fit one, go and |
| Not only are soft truck tonnos cheaper and easier | | | | download the installation video from the company's |
| you install, they also allow better access to your | | | | website - it's really worthwhile doing so and you'll fit |
| cargo than most hard versions and, when you need | | | | the cover in half the time! |
| to, you can completely remove them easily. | | | | And while we're complaining; I've heard that some |
| Access tonneau covers are a market leader in roll-top | | | | folks have found that the bolts supplied were too |
| versions. This isn't too surprising considering the | | | | small. I don't find this to be the case and most seem |
| company's pedigree. Having been in business since | | | | to agree with me. |
| 1989 - initially manufacturing farm tarps - the | | | | Apart from these two minor points (you probably |
| company has introduced many technical innovations | | | | won't find them a problem at all), the Access roll-up |
| to help ensure its pickup tonnos are durable while | | | | tonneau cover is a winner in every department. You'll |
| being easy to install and use. The products currently | | | | be hard pushed to find a more durable truck tonno |
| made include; the Access Limited Edition Roll-up | | | | cover, that's as easy to install, stays taut and looks |
| Cover, the LiteRider Roll-up Cover, and the Lorado | | | | good for as long. |
| low profile Roll-up Cover. | | | | While it's more expensive than other truck covers, |
| You get many features with an Access tonno, such | | | | it's cheaper than hard versions, and when you buy a |
| as the proprietary EZ DIAL XT tension adjusters that | | | | soft roll-up you really do get what you paid for. But |
| enable the owner to adjust the tautness of the tarp | | | | don't take my word for it; most reviews of Access |
| to their specification. The tarp itself is made of heavy | | | | tonneau covers give this product an excellent rating. |
| duty vinyl that is UV-protected. | | | | |