BAKFlip MX4 and G2 April Sale

At up to 38% off, it's already hard to ignore this amazing off on the BAKFlip MX4 and G2 tonneau covers. Need more convincing? Read on to find out more about what makes these tonneau covers so great.

G2 Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover -  $1,000.84

Constructed from lightweight, heavy duty, powder-coated aluminum panels, the G2 is nearly impervious to all sorts of weather. Extremely rust resistant by design, the cover seals up your full truck bed to keep rain, snow, and mud out. Each panel locks individually, so you can customise your truck bed for a wide range of large and small cargo, and insulation in the panels helps keep your truck bed cool on hot summer days. Automatic slam latches secure each panel as soon as you close them, and the cover can be open with simple pull latches on either side of the truck bed.

MX4 Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover - $1,208.84

One of BAK's top tonneau covers, the MX4 boasts all the great features of the G2 and then some. With improved UV protection and scratch and dent resistance, the MX4 is designed to go further, and work harder. A new latch design makes truck bed access easy, as you don't need to lift any panels to open or close your tailgate.Their heavy duty core provides improved durability with no extra weight! 

Want to find out more about each of these tonneau covers? Follow the links above, give us a call, or stop by our Calgary location and we will be more than happy to outfit you!

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Chevrolet and GMC Cab Style Guide

Chevrolet and GMC have a larger number of Cab Styles than most other brand of truck. This gives you more options when purchasing a truck, but makes getting the right accessories more difficult. In this article, we will help you navigate the cab types so you can correctly identify your vehicle and get the right accessories the first time.

Chevrolet/GMC Pickup Truck Cab Styles

1. Regular Cab

A regular cab has two doors (one on the passenger side and one on the drivers side). There are no back seats.

2. Double Cab

A double cab has 4 full doors that all open in the same direction. Each door has a handle located on the outside of the truck. The back doors are noticeably smaller in width than the front doors.

3. Extended Cab

An extended cab has 4 doors. The front doors have to be open in order to open the back doors, and the handles are usually located on the inside of the door and not visible from the outside.

 4. Crew Cab

A crew cab has 4 full doors that all open in the same direction. The door handles are all located on the outside of the truck, and both the front and back doors are the same width.

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Why You Want a Hard Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover

There's no denying that a tonneau cover is one of the most essential accessories for your pickup truck. By adding a tonneau cover to your truck, you add various benefits such as truck bed security and style. There are various types of tonneau covers, such as hard or soft, roll up or retractable, but in this article, I'm going to walk through some of the benefits of a Hard Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover.

1. Security

Hard tri-fold tonneau covers like the BAKFlip G2 provide reliable security for your truck bed. By the nature of the locking hard panels and latch system, you can feel confident your gear is safe when the tailgate is locked. Soft tonneau covers, both roll-up and tri-fold, offer many great benefits, but their vinyl construction does not offer the same security as a hard cover, since they can be easily punctured or cut into by potential thieves. 

2. Versatility

Hard folding tonneau covers are extremely versatile and easy to use. The folding panel design lets you fold and secure each panel separately so you can use the cover in partially opened positions. This is great if you only want part of your bed covered. Hard tri-fold tonneau covers like the UnderCover Flex can be propped and secured against the back of the cab to provide 100% truck bed access without having to remove the entire cover. This is ideal if you often carry large or over-sized items in your truck bed. 

3. Increased Fuel Efficiency

Nearly all tonneau covers increase the fuel efficiency of your pickup! There are many tri-fold tonneau covers that have a flush, no-profile design like the new BAKFlip MX4. Covers like these increase the aerodynamics of your truck and reduce wind drag, and as a result, you save more money on fuel.

4. Easy to use

Tri-fold tonneau covers are extremely easy to install and use. They have a quick and easy clamp-on system that requires no drilling whatsoever. Every tri-fold cover includes easy to use latches or handles that let you release and lift the front panel. The panels fold easily on top on each other to provide full truck bed access, and easily back down to secure your truck bed. 

Tonneau covers are a must have accessory for your pickup truck--especially tri-fold covers. These covers are robust, durable, secure, easy to use and add a whole new level of versatility to your pickup! We carry a wide range of Hard Tri-Fold Tonneau Covers so you can find one suited to your truck.

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How To: Measuring Your Truck Bed for a Tonneau Cover

Before purchasing a tonneau cover or other truck bed accessories, it's extremely important to know the size of your truck bed. It's not as straight forward as checking the advertised length, though. The process of finding the actual bed size of your truck is a commonly asked question, so today I will be giving you the information necessary to get the right number.

When measuring your truck bed, you must measure from the bulkhead to the inside of the tailgate. Measure flush against the inside walls of your truck bed straight across from the bulkhead to the tailgate. Note that it is from inside to inside. *See image for example.

Note: Keep in mind that the advertised truck bed length is rounded from the actual measurement and may be off slightly. This example table shows the actual size in inches compared to the advertised length in feet/inches. 

Bed Size Measurement Comparison Chart (for Example Only)

MAKE	BED TYPE	ACTUAL BOX SIZE (Inches)	ADVERTISED LENGTH
Dodge Ram	Short Bed	67.4"	5' 7"
Dodge Ram	Standard Bed	76.3"	6' 4"
Dodge Ram	Long Bed	96.3"	8'
Ford F150	Short Bed	67.1"	5' 7"
Ford F150	Standard Bed	78.9"	6' 7"
Ford F150	Long Bed	97.6"	8' 2"
Ford F250	Short Bed	81.8"	6' 10"
Ford F250	Standard Bed	98.0"	8' 2"
Ford F350	Short Bed	81.8"	6' 10"
Ford F350	Standard Bed	98.0"	8' 2"
GMC Canyon	Short Bed	62.7"	5' 3"
GMC Canyon	Long Bed	74.0"	6' 2"
Nissan Frontier	Short Bed	59.5"	5'
Nissan Frontier	Standard Bed	73.3	6' 1"

If you have any other questions, or would like details on ordering your own tonneau cover, don't hesitate to get a hold of us!

Auto Truck Depot

107, 42 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta

Toll Free: 1-855-253-4330

Local: 1-403-253-4330

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