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Tonneau Cover Security: Which Locks Actually Deter Theft

A ute tray is useful for work gear, camping equipment and weekend shopping, but it can also attract attention when valuable items are visible or easily…

Best Electric Retractable Tonneau Covers for Luxury Pickups

An electric retractable tonneau cover can make a premium pickup feel far more refined. With a remote or handle-mounted switch, the aluminium slats roll into a…

How to Replace Weatherstripping on a Tonneau Cover

A tonneau cover should keep rain, dust and road spray away from the ute tray, but its seal gradually loses resilience. Repeated opening, ultraviolet exposure…

Tonneau Covers For Slide-In Camper Setups

Choosing tonneau covers that work with slide-in campers requires more care than matching a cover to the make and model of a ute. A camper can occupy the tub,…

Can a Tonneau Cover Improve Highway Fuel Economy

A tonneau cover can reduce the turbulence created over an open ute tray, but the fuel saving is usually modest rather than dramatic. The basic idea is simple:…

Best Bed Covers for Winter Snow Removal on a Silverado 2500

A Silverado 2500 used for winter snow removal needs more than a cover that looks tidy in the driveway. The right tonneau must handle wet snow, ice, road grime,…

How to Install a Tonneau Cover on a Ram 1500 With Ramboxes

A Ram 1500 fitted with Ramboxes needs a cover designed for the truck’s side storage compartments. Standard Ram 1500 tonneau covers may interfere with the…

Soft Roll-Up vs Hard Folding Tonneau Cover: A Real-World Comparison

Australia runs on utes. From tradies in Brisbane to graziers west of Longreach and weekend surfers pulling up at Garie Beach, the dual-cab ute is more a way of…

Best tonneau covers for the Ford Maverick 4.5-foot bed

Ford's compact ute has earned a loyal following in Australia, and one of the first accessories most owners chase is a tonneau cover that actually fits the…

How To Fix A Sticking PCV Valve That Causes Oil Consumption

A positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve controls pressure and vapour inside an engine’s crankcase. When it sticks closed, pressure can push oil past seals…