How do you measure a truck bed for a tonneau cover?
I want to get a tonneau cover for my truck. I need to know the length of my truck bed so I can get the right size cover. How do I measure my truck bed for a tonneau cover?
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Knowing the length of your truck bed is key to purchasing the right tonneau cover with a snug fit. Here’s how to measure your truck bed for a tonneau cover:
Stand behind your truck and lower the tailgate
Expand your tape measurer from the end of the bed to the cab wall
Take your measurement at the end of the bed
Convert your measurement from inches to feet
Tonneau manufacturers typically round off the length of the cover to an even number so your truck bed measurement should be within a few inches of the cover length.
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