How Do You Measure a Truck Bed Cap?

A truck bed cap is a hard-shelled cover that fits securely over the bed of a pickup truck. It’s designed to protect the truck bed, cargo and contents from the elements, as well as theft.

There are several different kinds of truck bed caps available, including soft vinyl covers, folding tonneau covers, hinged tops and retractable tonneau covers. To get the right cap for your truck, you’ll need to know how to measure a truck bed cap.

Step 1: Measure the length of your truck bed by starting at the front of the cab and measuring to the tailgate. If your tailgate doesn’t open or is removed, measure up to where it would be if it were in place.

Step 2: Measure from one side of the box rail on one side of your truck bed to the other side. This will give you an accurate measurement for your width.

Step 3: Measure from inside lip to inside lip on each side rail. This will give you an accurate measurement for your height.

Step 4: Measure from front cab wall to back wall rail. This will give you an accurate measurement for your depth.

Tips & Warnings:

Make sure to take all measurements with a tape measure. Also, make sure that you don’t pull too tightly when measuring – this can cause inaccurate readings.

Conclusion:

Measuring a truck bed cap is easy if you have the right tools and know-how. Simply measure the length, width, height and depth of your truck’s bed area and choose a cap that fits those measurements. With careful measuring and careful installation, you’ll be able to enjoy all of the benefits that come with having a quality truck bed cap!

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Stephen Dunn