Shopping on line can be easy, simple and save you lots of money. It can also take a lot of your time, frustrate you, and result in unwanted purchases. Now the same can be said for regular high street shopping, but with the vast opportunity presented by the Internet it will pay you to spend a few minutes reading this and understanding how to better optimize your Tonneau shopping experience:
1. Compare - without doubt the biggest advantage that the Tonneau offers shoppers today is the ability to compare thousands of Tonneau at a time. This is a great thing, but not necessarily all the time! Too much can be daunting at times so take advantage of the great comparison sites and where possible let them do the hard work for you.
2. Research - if it has been said it will be on the internet. Ignorance is no longer a justifiable reason for buying the wrong thing. Take the time to research in detail everything that you could possible want to know about
3. Testimonials - don't know anybody that has bought a Tonneau? Wrong! If the Tonneau is good the internet will let you know. Use the Internet as a friend and get testimonials before you buy.
4. Questions - Got a question about Tonneau then search the Forums, FAQ's, Blogs etc. Don't be afraid to ask .....
5. Reputation - Never heard of the company selling Tonneau? Don't worry, no reason why you should know every company in the world, but you know someone that does! Use the internet to find out what people are saying about Tonneau and build up a picture of their reputation for sales, returns, customer service, delivery etc.
6. Returns - still worried that even after all of the above your Tonneau wont be what you want? Check out the returns policy. There is so much competition now that someone, somewhere is bound to offer the terms that you are comfortable with.
7. Feedback - happy with your Tonneau then let people know, after all you are depending on others people input in your buying decision, so why not give a little back.
8. Security - check for the yellow padlock on the Tonneau site before you buy, and the s after http:/ /i.e. https:// = a secure site
9. Contact - got a question about Tonneau, or want to leave a comment then check out the sites contact page. Reputable companies have them and respond.
10. Payment - ready to pay for your Tonneau, then use your credit card or PayPal! Be aware of companies that don't accept them, there may be genuine reasons but given the huge amount of choice you have when buying online there is no reason at all not to buy via credit card or PayPal.
Tonneau
image:1903 ford model a.jpg rear-door Tonneau
Tonneau (pronounced ta’-no) in modern use describes a bed cover for a
pickup truck. They can be hard or soft. Hard covers optionally hinge or fold.
Its original (now archaic) use was for an open rear passenger compartment on an
automobile and, by extension, a car body style incorporating such a compartment. The word comes originally from French, roughly meaning cask, container, or cover. Most tonneaus were fixed in place as an optional element at purchase, but some could be removed as on the Crestmobile. Early tonneaus had a rear-facing hinged door as a rule, but single- or dual side doors were soon introduced. The first side-door tonneau was made by Peerless, but others quickly followed suit. This led to the development of the modern sedan (car), with
Cadillac (automobile) manufacturing the first production closed-body four-door car in
1910.
In the post-
World War II era the term has come to refer to the area behind the front seats of an open car (a
convertible or roadster). The term
tonneau cover is sometimes used for a hard or soft cover that encloses the well for the convertible top and/or the rear seating/storage area. Quite often the word is spelled incorrectly as "tonno".
A tonneau covering the rear half of bed was often used on electric vehicle to reduce wind resistance and increase the range.
Current Use and Styles
Tonneau covers are used by truck owners to cover and secure their pickup bed, and they come in a variety of styles.
The most basic type is made from cloth or vinyl and uses a rib-like system to support the fabric and keep it taut. A snap based system can also be used, but is less common now because most truck owners do not want to install the snaps on their vehicle as they typically require drilling or using permanent adhesive.
The next most common type of tonneau cover is called a "roll-up", and is comprised of a unit mounted at the front of the bed just behind the cab. This unit is usually a small rectangular box attached at each side of the bed. Inside this box is a retractable fabric or plastic cover that can be rolled out and secured to the end of the bed. These have the benefit of being more convenient to use as they don't involve any difficult or time consuming assembly or disassembly unlike other styles.
Fiberglass or hard plastic tonneau covers are quite popular because they have what is generally agreed upon to be the best appearance. They tend to be painted to match the truck (unlike the other styles which are generally black), they are solid in construction, and they can be locked making them more secure than the other options. These covers are usually heavy and require gas struts to assist in opening and closing. They operate much like a vehicles hood, typically opening from the tailgate end of the bed (back to front). However, some are available with multiple compartments that will open front to back, back to front, or side to side. Fiberglass or hard plastic tonneau covers are sometimes installed as a factory option with some new vehicles, such as the Chevrolet Avalanche, Ford Sport Trac, and Honda Ridgeline (to name a few).
Other uses
"Tonneau case" is used to describe a type of watch case, with rounded, bulging sides resembling a barrel (or cask).
Tonneau
image:1903 ford model a.jpg rear-door Tonneau
Tonneau (pronounced ta’-no) in modern use describes a bed cover for a pickup truck. They can be hard or soft. Hard covers optionally hinge or fold.
Its original (now archaic) use was for an open rear passenger compartment on an automobile and, by extension, a car body style incorporating such a compartment. The word comes originally from French, roughly meaning cask, container, or cover. Most tonneaus were fixed in place as an optional element at purchase, but some could be removed as on the Crestmobile. Early tonneaus had a rear-facing hinged door as a rule, but single- or dual side doors were soon introduced. The first side-door tonneau was made by
Peerless, but others quickly followed suit. This led to the development of the modern sedan (car), with
Cadillac (automobile) manufacturing the first production closed-body four-door car in 1910.
In the post-World War II era the term has come to refer to the area behind the front seats of an open car (a
convertible or
roadster). The term
tonneau cover is sometimes used for a hard or soft cover that encloses the well for the convertible top and/or the rear seating/storage area. Quite often the word is spelled incorrectly as "tonno".
A tonneau covering the rear half of bed was often used on
electric vehicle to reduce wind resistance and increase the range.
Current Use and Styles
Tonneau covers are used by truck owners to cover and secure their pickup bed, and they come in a variety of styles.
The most basic type is made from cloth or vinyl and uses a rib-like system to support the fabric and keep it taut. A snap based system can also be used, but is less common now because most truck owners do not want to install the snaps on their vehicle as they typically require drilling or using permanent adhesive.
The next most common type of tonneau cover is called a "roll-up", and is comprised of a unit mounted at the front of the bed just behind the cab. This unit is usually a small rectangular box attached at each side of the bed. Inside this box is a retractable fabric or plastic cover that can be rolled out and secured to the end of the bed. These have the benefit of being more convenient to use as they don't involve any difficult or time consuming assembly or disassembly unlike other styles.
Fiberglass or hard plastic tonneau covers are quite popular because they have what is generally agreed upon to be the best appearance. They tend to be painted to match the truck (unlike the other styles which are generally black), they are solid in construction, and they can be locked making them more secure than the other options. These covers are usually heavy and require gas struts to assist in opening and closing. They operate much like a vehicles hood, typically opening from the tailgate end of the bed (back to front). However, some are available with multiple compartments that will open front to back, back to front, or side to side. Fiberglass or hard plastic tonneau covers are sometimes installed as a factory option with some new vehicles, such as the Chevrolet Avalanche, Ford Sport Trac, and Honda Ridgeline (to name a few).
Other uses
"Tonneau case" is used to describe a type of watch case, with rounded, bulging sides resembling a barrel (or cask).
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Tonneau - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tonneau (pronounced ta’-no) in modern use describes a bed cover for a pickup truck. It can be hard or soft. Hard covers optionally hinge or fold.
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