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GENERAL FAQ
Simple. Where else can you get a retractable, ball bearing, solid aluminum, powder coated, key lockable truck bed cover that looks this good for this price? Vinyl tarps are $400 or more and they aren’t even secure. One piece hard lids are heavy, expensive and restrict hauling larger cargo. Other retractable designs use plastic or vinyl and have inflated prices due to the markup from multiple layers of distribution.
Peragon is located in Northern Wisconsin. Our cover was engineered and tested in the area’s bitter cold, so it performs very well even in ice and snow.
Yes. We ship directly to you which allows us to offer a superior product at an affordable price.
Installation is simple and we’re here to help if you have any questions. We’ve been a proud member of the Better Business Bureau since . You can trust that you’re doing business with a reliable company with a solid reputation.
Peragon ships directly to you.
Installation is simple and we’re here to help if you have any questions. We’ve been a proud member of the Better Business Bureau since . You can trust that you’re doing business with a reliable company with a solid reputation.
We have sold tens of thousands of truck bed covers across every state in the U.S., Africa, Canada, the Caribbean, China and Europe. From sun to snow our design spans the globe.
Peragon was founded in and we’re still growing strong. We’ve been a proud member of the Better Business Bureau since . You can trust that you’re doing business with a reliable company with a solid reputation.
Many of our customers come to us through word-of-mouth from other Peragon tonneau cover owners. We think that says a lot about our product and our company.
LANDMARK™ RETRACTABLE COVER
We use only solid -H32 tempered aluminum – no vinyl, plastic or foam. The one-piece rigid panels are engineered with integral stiffening ribs for a finished panel height of 3/4″. The aluminum thickness is a robust 14 gauge, which is 1/16″ thick and quite dent resistant. We’re often asked how the aluminum panels handle hail. Your Peragon bed cover will not be damaged by hail that will damage the sheet metal on your truck. Hail large enough to dent your Peragon bed cover will cause heavy damage to the rest of your truck – making your bed cover the least of your concerns at that point!
The aluminum panels then have a satin black powder coat or XRP™ Matte Black powder coat baked on at over 400 degrees for a tough-as-nails finish.
Our solid aluminum design offers robust protection for your cargo. It is engineered to support evenly distributed weight such as snow. However, it is not designed to walk on or to haul cargo on. Think of our cover just like you would the hood of your truck. The hood is rigid and strong, but you wouldn’t walk on it.
The Peragon cover will support up to 50 pounds of concentrated weight like a cooler or tool box. It is engineered to support up to 300 pounds of evenly distributed weight like snow. When driving, there shouldn’t be any weight on the cover. Our solid aluminum design offers robust protection for your cargo. However, it is not designed to walk on or to haul cargo on. Think of our cover just like you would the hood of your truck. The hood is rigid and strong, but you wouldn’t walk on it.
No, we’re solid -H32 tempered aluminum – top to bottom. We don’t use any vinyl, plastic or foam.
Our panels are made from solid -H32 tempered aluminum – no vinyl, plastic or foam. The aluminum thickness is a robust 14 gauge, which is 1/16″ thick and quite dent resistant. We’re often asked how the aluminum panels handle hail. Your Peragon bed cover will not be damaged by hail that will damage the sheet metal on your truck. Hail large enough to dent your Peragon bed cover will cause heavy damage to the rest of your truck – making your bed cover the least of your concerns at that point!
Only 35 pounds on most trucks. One person can quick-release the cover. With aluminum, you get a lot of strength without much weight.
When retracted, the Peragon cover is the most compact retractable design for maximum cargo space. On most models the cover comes out from the front of the bed about 6″ and hangs down into the bed about 10-11″ on short beds and 11-12″ on midsize to long beds.
It still leaves plenty of clearance to the floor of the bed to slide long items like a piece of plywood all the way to the front. The panels require some extra clearance to fold and unfold.
The bed cover ships in two packages. One contains the guide rails; the other contains the folded bed cover and all hardware.
The guide rail package is approximately 82″ x 5″ x 4″ and weighs approximately 15 pounds. The folded bed cover package is approximately 65″ x 20″ x 9″ and weighs approximately 60 pounds.
The Peragon cover uses sealed ball bearing rollers for impressively smooth operation in all seasons. In winter conditions, other retractable tonneau covers can experience real problems. However, the Peragon cover is made in Northern Wisconsin and engineered for the worst winter can offer.
Peragon uses a retractable panel system that folds up similar to an accordion into a compact position down into the front of the truck bed. To see the cover in action, please watch our video or visit our retractable feature page.
Yes. We chose to leave the tailgate independent for enhanced convenience. Covers that lock to the tailgate can be more hassle than they are worth. The hardware they attach to the tailgate creates a problem when sliding cargo in or out of your bed.
Although rare, there are some models of trucks that we do not offer a cover for. It is possible that we may offer a fit for those trucks in the future. When a model becomes available, our website will be updated immediately to save you the time of inquiring.
You can get a Peragon truck cover in Classic Black or our Xtreme Ruggedized Powdercoat™ matte black.
You can learn more and compare all finish options here.
Yes. Each panel is completely isolated from the next with a rubber seal that prevents any metal-to-metal contact. We dislike rattles as much as you do.
As with all retractable truck bed covers, you will get water seepage along the sides and, of course, around your tailgate. If the cover sits for an extended period in a steady rain, you’re going to notice leakage. The aluminum panels are sealed against each other with automotive quality EPDM rubber seals.
Retractable covers offer unmatched flexibility for hauling and security, but they are not waterproof. They require some common sense when packing, putting items like tools or electronics into totes for extra protection. That’s the straight answer, and don’t believe a company that tells you otherwise.
Yes. Key lock protection comes standard on our Classic Edition cover. Our Platinum and LimitedHD Editions offer more robust security with a steel dual deadbolt system.
However, the cover and locking options only provide a deterrent to theft, they do not prevent it.
We pride ourselves on having service second to none and our service doesn’t end after the hard-top truck bed cover is installed. The Classic Edition Peragon Bed Cover is covered by a one-year limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. The Platinum Edition increases that warranty to 3 years and LimitedHD Edition to 5 years.
While the chances of you experiencing any problems with your cover are slim, we work quickly to resolve anything that doesn’t live up to our warranty.
Classic, Platinum & LimitedHD share many of the core features central to the Peragon experience. Every Peragon bed cover is constructed from solid aluminum, easily retracts in seconds and quick-releases in 30 seconds or less giving you access to your entire bed. We’ve designed our editions to allow for the greatest customization and maximize the factory-direct value to you. Whichever edition you choose, it comes ready-to-rock.
For the best explanation of the differences between editions, select your truck and visit the product page and scroll down to “Which edition is right for me?”
The LimitedHDx Edition can be secured in multiple partially open positions.
If you can assemble a bike, you can install a Peragon cover. Step-by-step instructions with clear diagrams walk you through the process. We also have convenient Peragon installation videos. We’re just a toll-free call away if you have questions. A “real world” estimate of install time is 2-3 hours. Unlike covers that claim to take an hour or less, our estimate includes unpacking, sorting the parts and reviewing the instructions. There are three basic steps to installing the cover:
Select your truck to learn more about your make and model specific installation instructions.
The cover is shipped complete including all hardware needed for installation. The tools you will need for installation are:
Spray-in liners are fully compatible, even sprayed over-the-rail. The BedRug is fully compatible. Under-the-rail plastic drop-in liners will work fine, with some requiring minor modification. If the plastic liner wraps over the front of the bed or over the tailgate, that’s fine too. Over-the-rail plastic liners that wrap over the sides of the truck bed may not be compatible or may require extensive modification.
No problem. Factory molded plastic caps like Dodge, Ford and Toyota use, as well as most plastic or metal aftermarket caps, are fine. They do not need to be removed.
There are many styles of bed extenders. If yours rotates out of the bed and onto the tailgate, our rails will probably prevent its use. You may be able to detach the extender, move it onto the tailgate and reattach it. If your extender folds back, it may be compatible. Please contact us for more information.
The Peragon bed cover will work with fifth wheel hitches if the highest point of the hitch is at least one inch below the top of the truck bed.
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You will also need to examine the full range of movement of your trailer (including turns onto an inclined driveway and sharp turns while backing the trailer on inclines) to ensure you have the clearance needed. Our rails protrude about 3″ on both sides of the truck and they rise 1″ above the bed rail. If necessary, the fifth wheel hitch may be adjusted to increase the space between the trailer and the truck bed rails.
More details here.
Most toolboxes are not compatible with the Peragon cover. Our cover retracts down into the front of the bed. Conventional toolboxes placed next to the cab use the space our cover needs to operate. It is not possible to modify or customize our cover to work with these tool boxes.
Tool boxes that mount on rails in the floor of the bed that can be moved back may be compatible. If you’re interested in a different type of tool box, consider the SwingCase brand.
Peragon is not able to offer custom fits for older or modified truck beds.
TECTONIC™ DUAL-MOTION FOLDING COVER
Tectonic™ panels are crafted from laser welded .080” -H32 solid aluminum, with 50% greater tensile strength than alloy aluminum and welded together, with structural support beams underneath each panel. Hinges and tie-downs are machined from -T6 Aircraft Grade Aluminum with Type III UV Resistant Anodizing (architectural grade) and ready to stand up to anything mother nature can throw at them. Tectonic™ is then both powdercoated for incredible adhesion and finished with a spray-on bedliner finish.
Tectonic™ is built with the highest quality components ever used on a truck bed cover. From machined aluminum components and solid -H32 (50% greater tensile strength than ) aluminum panels, it’s built like a tank. Tectonic™ is built to carry on top and complete with machined aluminum tie-downs. For more information on hauling on top, review your owner’s manual.
Tectonic™ can haul loads up to 400 lbs. (evenly distributed and securely strapped down), which works out to 135 lbs per panel. For off road use, the load rating is 70 lbs per panel due to the unpredictable nature of off road conditions. The static load rating (parked) for Tectonic™ is 600 lbs. (evenly distributed). For more information on hauling on top, review your owner’s manual.
No, we’re solid -H32 tempered aluminum – top to bottom. We don’t use any vinyl, plastic or foam.
Tectonic™ panels are made from solid .080” -H32 tempered aluminum – no vinyl, plastic or foam. The panels are powdercoated and covered with a bed liner finish, adding to their durability. We’re often asked how the aluminum panels handle hail. Your Peragon bed cover will not be damaged by hail that will damage the sheet metal on your truck. Hail large enough to dent your Peragon bed cover will cause heavy damage to the rest of your truck – making your bed cover the least of your concerns at that point!
30 lbs. per panel (90 lbs. total)
Your order will be shipped via FedEx Freight Direct. This means that your order will be secured to a pallet and shipped using a truck with a lift gate so that it can be delivered to your residential location. Freight is the preferred method for shipping large items in order to prevent damage to your order.
One of the original goals behind Tectonic™ was to ensure that it was easy to operate, yet built robustly (which oftentimes means heavy). Tectonic™ achieves both of these objectives by never requiring that you lift and fold an entire stack of heavy panels. Tectonic™ only requires that you fold one panel at a time and the entire stack can glide back and forth. Just about anyone can operate Tectonic™.
Tectonic™ is the first Dual-Motion bed cover ever created. It’s divided into three robust panels, with the cab and tailgate panels first folding into the middle. From there, you can glide the entire panel stack fore and aft to access any part of your bed. With Tectonic™, there is truly no bed space utilized by the cover and you can pack your bed to the brim.
Yes. We chose to leave the tailgate independent for enhanced convenience. Covers that lock to the tailgate can be more hassle than they are worth. The hardware they attach to the tailgate creates a problem when sliding cargo in or out of your bed.
If we don’t currently offer a Tectonic™ model for your truck, we suggest signing up for the waitlist. Signing up helps us gauge interest and we’ll be able to keep you in the loop as we continue to roll out new models. To do so, visit the product page, select your truck and you’ll be prompted to sign up for notifications regarding the product.
Yes, Tectonic™ is quiet when driving with the cover closed during on-road use. Some rattling may be heard when traveling with the cover in the folded open position.
While our covers are engineered to provide excellent protection against rain and dust, complete waterproofing is not guaranteed due to the design of truck beds and various external factors (gaps in tailgates, wavy bed rail caps, etc.). That said, many customers have reported that their Tectonic™ cover keeps their truck bed dry even in harsh conditions. With proper installation, you can expect reliable protection from the elements and dry gear.
Yes, Tectonic™ has two key-operated latches–one on the cab and one on the tailgate panel. These latches operate very similarly to your car door with a soft latching feature.
We designed Tectonic™ to have a truly painless installation. It can be done by someone with no experience in roughly 30 minutes. For full installation instructions, click here.
No special tools are needed for installation! You will need scissors, a ½” wrench or socket, and a 7/16” wrench.
Spray-in liners are fully compatible, even sprayed over-the-rail. The BedRug is fully compatible. Peragon cannot guarantee fitment with all plastic bed liners and modifications may be required.
No problem. Factory molded plastic caps like Dodge, Ford and Toyota use, as well as most plastic or metal aftermarket caps, are fine. They do not need to be removed.
Tectonic™ is not currently compatible with all fifth wheel/gooseneck setups due to the width and height of the panels when stacked onto each other.
Crossover toolboxes are not compatible with Tectonic™. Toolboxes that sit below the truck bed rail by 1.5 inches will be compatible.
There are many things to consider when shopping for a new tonneau cover for your truck. What should you look for in your next tonneau cover? Whatever features your truck needs, the Truck Gear by LINE-X brand has a selection of tonneau covers made to suit any truck owner.
What to Look for in a Tonneau Cover?
This guide will give you the tools to select the perfect tonneau cover for your truck to safeguard your cargo. One of the biggest questions truck owners often have is “How am I going to protect the cargo in my truck bed?” Between toolboxes, drawer systems, toppers and more, truck owners have a wide variety of bed customization options. While all of these products offer great solutions, one of the most popular products to protect cargo for decades has been the trusted tonneau cover.
Today’s tonneau covers are made of several different types of materials, open and latch in different ways, and feature a range of security options so choosing the right one can be challenging. Tonneau covers have become the gold standard for protecting gear you want to keep clean, dry and secure. A good bed cover can also improve your gas mileage.
There are many types and styles of covers but these are the most common:
Truck Gear by LINE-X offers six of the most popular styles of tonneau covers, several of which are loaded with extra features that most truck owners are looking for in a tonneau cover.
WHICH TONNEAU COVER SHOULD YOU BUY?
Lightweight, heavy-duty aluminum panels equipped with a UV-resistant matte black finish that makes the Truck Gear by LINE-X Stealth Hard Folding Tonneau Cover an attractive choice for those who seek robust durability and styling. The Stealth Hard-Folding Tonneau Cover’s name is derived from its flush-mounted solid panels which create an extremely low-profile design that is barely visible above the truck bed. Coupled with three different locking positions and a dual-action tailgate seal, this cover is the perfect choice for those who want to “go in dark” and stay under the radar for added security.
If the term ‘durability’ could take physical form of a Truck Gear by LINE-X product, then the Truck Gear by LINE-X LXP Hard-Folding Tonneau Cover would be it. An upgrade to the popular Stealth cover featuring the same loaded features but with extreme durability. The LXP cover boasts one of the highest levels of durability available out of any tonneau cover offering from Truck Gear by LINE-X thanks to a proprietary LINE-X coating applied which is completely UV stable. Constructed from heavy-duty folding panels, this cover is highly resistant to dents, dings and scratches and won’t fade over time, even in the harshest sunlight. Protect your truck’s bed even further with a LINE-X PREMIUM spray-on bedliner for the ultimate pair in cargo protection.
Durability is once again front-and-center with the Truck Gear by LINE-X Retractable Hard Tonneau Cover. Featuring a durable matte powder-coat finish, this cover benefits from style and dependability with an ability to support more than 500 pounds; making it one of the strongest tonneau covers on the market. Retractable Hard Tonneau Covers allow full access for any storage needs thanks to a unique spiral track-system which rolls fully into a 10” x 10” canister and prevents the cover from ever encountering itself as it retracts.
Stand out from the crowd with the all-new Truck Gear by LINE-X Eclipse Hard Roll-Up Tonneau Cover. Truck Gear’s latest cover features a premium, dirt-resistant matte finished fabric which is pressure-bonded to heavy-duty black aluminum slats for the ultimate style and protection. This superior woven material stays looking clean no matter the elements and when rolled up at the cab, the cover provides full bed access without blocking rear-view visibility. Moreover, when the cover is closed, the low-profile rail design delivers a sleek, flush-mounted appearance which is easy to open from either side of the truck thanks to a quick-release system.
For the truck owner who hauls oversized loads, the Truck Gear by LINE-X Soft Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover features a unique clamp-closure system boasting extreme durability. The system allows the truck to be driven with the tonneau in the open position for those long hauls. The Soft Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover also improves fuel economy by reducing vehicle drag and gives your truck a luxurious look while covering the bed from outside elements.
Easy to use, effective and functional. Truck Gear by LINE-X Deluxe Roll-Up Tonneau Covers offer a low-profile design that improves the look of your truck and a quick-release system means this tonneau cover can be installed in a breeze, all without the use of tools. Automatic tension-adjusters eliminate the need for periodic manual adjustments and retainer straps securely latch the cover with ease. Cover rolls up easily to allow 100% truck bed access without impeding vision. The tear resistant leather-grain vinyl fabric looks nice and helps protect your cargo in the toughest conditions.
Selecting a Truck Gear by LINE-X Tonneau Cover is made easy on www.buytruckgearonline.com where you can choose from six different unique offers for your application. Your local LINE-X Franchise can walk you through the available options and help you select the right one for you and your truck.
All tonneau covers and other Truck Gear by LINE-X accessories can be conveniently ordered and installed by your nearest LINE-X franchise location, in addition to now being available online at www.buytruckgearonline.com. Our online store gives shoppers the option to ship the accessories to a nearby LINE-X location at no charge, or to their home or business at standard shipping rates.
Can I install a tonneau cover myself?
Yes, some covers come completely assembled and ready to mount to the truck bed in just minutes. Other covers come with all the necessary hardware you need to install yourself. You can also choose to have your tonneau cover professionally installed at your local LINE-X Franchise. Professional installation give you the added benefits of the Truck Gear by LINE-X Lifetime End-to-End Warranty.
Do tonneau covers improve gas mileage?
Yes, tests have shown that a closed tonneau cover improves aerodynamics to give you better gas mileage than an open truck bed. The amount of improvement in gas mileage depends on the type of cover and the type of truck but it will have some impact.
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