Hit The Road With Extang Truck Bed Covers

As the aftermarket learns to navigate an electric-powered auto industry, we feel confident making a few predictions: 1.) the pickup will remain popular, 2.) that bed out back can always use more protection, and 3.) Extang will continue to churn out industry-leading truck bed covers.

What a difference a year makes. Last May, stay-at-home mandates were in full effect and the auto industry was left scratching its collective head. It had just experienced the darkest April in a long time – off 60% from the previous year. But as 2020 marched on, we saw consumer confidence slowly ramp back up. Incredibly, by the end of the year, auto manufacturers showed difficulty keeping up with demand.

In true American fashion, pickups led the charge. In fact, five of the 10 bestselling vehicles in the U.S. during 2020 were trucks, with the top three being flagships from America’s Big Three. As production slowly catches up, it’s clear we should expect a similar trend for 2021.

However, as the industry begins to turn itself right-side-up after COVID, another challenge looms on the horizon. New state-specific legislation and proposals seem to be popping up every week in an effort to make combustion engines a thing of the past. While the long-term impact of the seismic shift to EVs is a separate discussion for another day, we feel pretty confident in saying that wherever you fall in the gas vs. electric debate, and whatever mandates are forced upon automakers, the pickup truck ain’t goin’ nowhere.

Furthermore, whether you plug-in or fill-up, your truck bed can always use more protection.

Extang Engineered

Since hitting the scene 40 years ago, Extang still stands tall at the forefront of tonneau and bed cover technology. In that time, trucks have changed in size, shape, and consumer popularity – a chorus that is sure to repeat over the next 40 years. But while the future for the modern pickup is still up in the air, it’s safe to say that Extang will continue to be ahead of the curve and set the standard that all other tonneau manufacturers will strive to emulate. (It is the #1 tonneau cover brand in North America, after all.)

While that all sounds promising, you may be more concerned with the truck currently sitting in your driveway or the one atop your wish list. Well, no matter the year, make, model, or primary function of your pickup, Extang has a cover for you.

Let’s rundown the list of Extang offerings, and what makes each a class-leading choice.

HARD FOLDING

Xceed

If you seek the functionality of a folding tonneau, but love the seamless look of a one piece, the Xceed is for you. The flush mount provides a supremely low profile with no visible top creases, providing that sleek, modern look that really complements today’s pickups. Plus, the aluminum panels and full-frame construction can handle up to 500 evenly distributed pounds, offering some much-appreciated peace-of-mind when winter dumps a nasty snowstorm on your truck.

Adding to the Xceed’s good looks is great protection. The industry-exclusive EnduraCoat covering and carefully extruded side seals keep cargo safe from the elements, while the powder-coated frames and hinges add extra wear-resistance for those who are constantly in and out of the bed.

Solid Fold 2.0

The Solid Fold 2.0 can be seen on trucks from Sarasota to Seattle—and with good reason. This tri-fold features Extang’s patented Jaw-Grip and EZ-Lock closure clamps, as well as one-inch-thick EnduraShield panels. The innovative cab clamps attach directly to the bed flanges without any alteration or modification of the bed caps.

The top panels feature an auto-grade polymer that resists dents, scratches, and UV-fading better than the aluminum or fiberglass found on many competing tonneaus. And if you’ve got a toolbox you don’t want to part with, the Solid Fold 2.0 comes in toolbox variations for even more versatility.

Got a UTV? There’s also a Solid Fold 2.0 for that! Strength never looked so good – or operated so effortlessly.

EnCore

If you’re after a folding tonneau that lets you access the cab-side of your bed just as easily as the tailgate side, take a good long look at the EnCore. This tri-fold cover allows entrance at the back or front of the truck bed with ease. (No need to go crawling to find that bag that shifted to the rear in transport.) The simple self-latching design allows for quick installation, and even faster removal when you need your whole bed open. And while the EnCore’s lightweight construction makes it a breeze to install and uninstall, the 600-lb. weight rating can handle whatever you throw on top of it – eliminating the worry of dents or sagging.

In our opinion, the best feature on the EnCore is its use of BOLT one-key lock technology. The same key that operates your ignition can lock and unlock the front panel of your EnCore. Talk about convenient!

SOFT FOLDING

Trifecta 2.0

If you’ve even casually looked at tonneaus, you’ll recognize the Trifecta name. (Probably because it’s the best-selling tri-fold on the market today.)

The soft curves and sleek contour of the latest iteration – the Trifecta 2.0 – continues to improve upon a tried and tested design. Heavy duty leather grain fabric provides clean lines and a low-profile appearance that looks great and stays vibrant and taut season after season. As for functionality, the double pivoting MAX hinges offer smooth and simple operation, keeping the snap on seals tightly in place for ultimate weather protection. Just like its hard-folding sibling the Solid Fold 2.0, the Trifecta also offers variations to accommodate popular toolbox applications.

If a matte finish is more your bag, check out the Trifecta 2.0 Signature Series.

Trifecta ALX

The newest member of the Trifecta family, the ALX packs the same feature set as the 2.0, but with a couple new consumer-friendly features. For starters, the Trifecta ALX features the new Secure Rotary Release Latching System at the tailgate which for our money, makes it the easiest opening tonneau to date. Just rotate the release knob and lift—that’s it! Another impressive feature of the Trifecta ALX is its auto-latching component. This tri-fold cover automatically secures in place as it makes contact with the bed, allowing you to quickly close and latch this cover without the aggravation of tailgate clamps.

Additionally, the new Ancona pebble fabric looks stunning on today’s modern pickups, and is sure to last the life of your truck.

e-MAX

The e-MAX also builds on the Trifecta’s reputation to create the world’s most advanced soft-folding cover. If you find yourself consistently using your truck to haul larger and uneven loads, the e-MAX will satisfy your needs.

It adds the ability to fold completely up to the cab at a 90-degree angle, granting full bed utility without removing the cover. So, if you’re carrying ATVs, motorcycles, large appliances or bulky equipment, the versatility of the e-MAX allows for unmatched bed access.

Along with the most functional covers in the industry, Extang also offers a unique line of accessories to up your truck bed game.

• The e-Light 500 illuminates even the darkest corners of the bed, doubling as a detachable flashlight.
• The MaxSeal keeps dust, debris, and liquid from creeping through your tailgate fold.
• Cargo Cleats add much-needed tie-down points to secure your cargo.
• Extang’s legendary Tonno Tonic offers the industry’s first spray-on UV protectant for vinyl covers.