Truck Canopies

The truck canopy is used for protecting wares or equipment being moved from one place to another. The canopy is tied to the sides of the truck to secure goods and stop them from sliding off the truck. A truck canopy can also be used to change your off-road vehicle into a camper or sleeper that provides shelter and important storage space when you're out enjoying the great outdoors.

Materials used for a truck canopy are usually tough grade canvas, but other fabrics may also be used. Many truck canopies are made of waterproof, UV-resistant fabrics. They come in many colors and sizes. Although canvas is one of the most used materials for a truck canopy, another type is made of plastic and is made-to-order, depending on the kind and amount of goods to be carried. A truck canopy made of tarps is also perfect for covering cargo beds. Mesh tarps are manufactured with tiny holes between the threads of the fabric, resulting in less wind resistance than the other types of tarps. This is advantageous when hauling sand, gravel, or other materials.

A truck canopy is also great for providing shelter from the sun and rain. They can be hung off the side of a building or house and used as awnings. Since the mesh versions allow some wind to pass through, it is has less tendency to blow around like other tarps or canvas. A mesh canopy can also be used to cover a swimming pool; since it is lightweight it is easy to set up and has resistance to UV rays without allowing water to accumulate on its surface.

Here are some popular brands of truck canopies:

TUK-IT Retractable Canopies

This retractable truck canopy features a white fiberglass cab-spoiler which is paintable to match the color of your truck, front window in cab-spoiler, stainless steel box rails, locking gate with tempered glass. It also has a waterproof black fabric canopy and can be stored on a small space. This canopy is ideal for pick-up trucks. It may save you time because you can retract the canopy in seconds and you no longer need extra hands.

Beltex Truck Canopies

Beltex Truck Canopies are made of either P.V.C. or canvas. Most of them are P.V.C.'s because of their advantage over canvas which is ease of fabrication and lower fabric cost. There are environmental consequences of using PVCs, however, so you should take that into account. Depending on their client's choice, some canopies can still be fabricated from canvas. Most truck canopies require a day to be fabricated and the design is usually up to the customer, whether it is simple or those with windows, side access doors, and other features.

EZEE Truck Canopy

The EZEE canopy is an ideal truck accessory that is perfect for outdoor work or recreation activities. It protects your gears and work tools easily. This truck canopy is light weight and is made of strong and durable materials which can handle extremes in weather. It also features durable screen zip up plastic windows and can be stored away easily. It is designed to meet your needs, whether for moving, storing, camping, or traveling. This canopy is made of marine grade UV resistant material with crafted aluminum frame, high quality fittings, and a solid base. It comes in over sixteen colors.

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