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The truck canopy is used for protecting equipment or wares being moved from one place to another. The canopy is fastened to the sides of the truck to secure goods and prevent them from sliding off the truck. A truck canopy can also be used to change your off-road vehicle into a sleeper or camper that provides shelter and important storage space when you’re out enjoying the great outdoors.
Fabrics used for a truck canopy are usually tough grade canvas, but other materials may also be used. Many truck canopies are made of UV-resistant, waterproof fabrics. They come in many sizes and colors. 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 amount and kind of goods to be carried. A truck canopy made of tarps is also ideal for covering cargo beds. Mesh tarps are manufactured with small holes between the threads of the fabric, resulting in less wind resistance than the other kinds of tarps. This is advantageous when hauling gravel, sand, or other materials.
A truck canopy is also great for offering shelter from the sun and rain. They can be hung off the side of a house or building and used as awnings. Since the mesh versions allow some wind to pass through, it has less tendency to blow around like other canvas or tarps. 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 collect on its surface.
Here are some well-liked brands of truck canopies:
TUK-IT Retractable Canopies
This retractable truck canopy highlights a white fiberglass cab-spoiler which is paintable to match the color of your truck, stainless steel box rails, front window in cab-spoiler, locking gate with tempered glass. It also has a waterproof black fabric canopy and can be saved on a small space. This canopy is perfect for pick-up trucks. It may save you time because you can retract the canopy in seconds and you no longer need extra help.
Beltex Truck Canopies
Beltex Truck Canopies are made of either canvas or P.V.C. Most of them are P.V.C.’s because of their advantage over canvas which is lower fabric cost or ease of fabrication. However, there are environmental consequences of using PVCs so you should take that into account. Depending on their client’s preference, some canopies can still be fabricated from canvas. Most truck canopies require a day to be fabricated and the motif is usually up to the customer, whether it is simple or those with side access doors, windows, and other features.
EZEE Truck Canopy
The EZEE canopy is an ideal truck accessory that is perfect for outdoor recreation or work activities. It protects your work tools and gears easily. This truck canopy is light weight and is made of durable and strong materials which can handle extremes in weather. It also features long-lasting screen zip up plastic windows and can be stored away easily. It is designed to meet your needs, whether for camping, moving, storing, or traveling. This canopy is made of marine grade UV resistant material with high quality fittings, crafted aluminum frame, and a solid base. It comes in more than sixteen colors.
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