Tips for Measuring Your Truck Bed for a Tonneau Cover

An uncovered truck bed can be a huge problem if you’re carrying around anything important. Things can move and shift during transport, and objects may fall into your truck bed and damage your items. That’s why lots of people like using tonneau covers to protect their truck bed. But how does one measure their truck bed for a tonneau cover.

Measure the Bed Length

The first step to picking out a tonneau cover is measuring the length of the bed to get a cover that’ll fit your vehicle. This starts by lowering your tailgate and carefully stepping onto your truck’s bed. You then take a tape measure and line one end up with the front railing. After that, you measure from the front railing all the way to the inner edge of the tailgate. Doing this should give you the length of the bed in inches.

Manufacturer’s Numbers

While you can measure your own bed length, it’s best for you to get the numbers from someone with authority. The best place to find that information is from the manufacturers themselves, as they’ll know the exact measurements. See if you can find a manual or information online from the manufacturers. Alternatively, if you buy from TYGER Auto, you can contact us to find out the number of inches.

Choosing Your Cover

Now that you know how to measure your truck bed for a tonneau cover, it’s time to get the cover you want. There are tons of options, but you want the one that’ll fit your needs the most. The best place to start is looking at the popular covers, such as the soft tri-fold tonneau covers or the soft roll-up tonneau covers.

Things To Consider

The length of your bed is the main thing you should consider when getting a cover, but there are a few other things that can impact your decision. Namely, you should consider whether you have any modifications or added storage solutions on your truck bed. This doesn’t mean you can’t get a cover. It just means that you’ll likely need a special cover that won’t block your modifications and still fit your vehicle.

This is what you need to know about measuring your truck bed for a tonneau cover and what it means for your vehicle. Now, you can protect the things you bring in your truck during transportation.