Alright, let’s gab about them fiberglass covers for pickup truck beds, you know, the ones that go on the back of your truck. I ain’t no expert, but I’ve seen a thing or two, and I can tell ya what’s what, the good and the bad, just like it is.
First off, what are these things anyway? Well, they’re like a lid for your truck bed, made outta that strong, shiny stuff, fiberglass. Keeps your stuff outta the rain and sun, and maybe even keeps folks from seein’ what you’re haulin’. That’s important, ya know, keepin’ your business your business.
Now, some folks say they’re real pretty, makes your truck look all fancy. But let me tell ya, pretty don’t haul hay. Some of them covers, they say they can hold some weight, like, maybe a hundred pounds or so. But what good is that? You can’t even put a good-sized bag of feed on it without it breakin’. I tell ya, it ain’t practical for real work.
And talkin’ about work, that’s where these things get tricky. You gotta have some fella come out and put it on for ya, can’t just do it yourself. And once it’s on there, it’s on there. Tryna get somethin’ big in the back? Good luck with that! You’ll be climbin’ and crawlin’, tryin’ to reach over that thing. It’s a real pain in the rear, if you ask me.
- Takes up a lot of space, like they say. Makes it hard to get at your stuff.
- Can be heavy and hard to take off and put back on. Not like them soft roll-up ones, those are easy.
- Might leak sometimes. Imagine that! You spend all that money on a cover and your stuff still gets wet. Makes you wanna spit nails.
Now, don’t get me wrong, they ain’t all bad. If you’re just carryin’ groceries or somethin’, and you wanna keep ’em dry, I guess it’s alright. And like I said, they do look kinda nice, all shiny and new. But if you’re workin’ your truck, haulin’ tools and lumber and stuff, well, you might be better off with somethin’ else. somethin’ more practical you know like a tarp.
Some folks, they worry about their stuff gettin’ stolen. And these covers, they do hide your stuff, that’s for sure. But a determined thief, well, they’ll get in there one way or another. A cover ain’t gonna stop ’em. It’s just gonna make it harder for you to get in there after they’re gone.
So, what’s the bottom line? Well, it depends on what you need. If you want somethin’ that looks good and keeps your stuff kinda dry, and you ain’t haulin’ nothin’ too big or heavy, then maybe a fiberglass cover is for you. But if you’re a workin’ man, or woman, and you need to get at your stuff easy, and you don’t care too much about looks, then you might wanna look at somethin’ else. Maybe one of them roll-up covers, or heck, even just a good old tarp. That’s what I’d do. Save ya some money, too.
And another thing, them fiberglass covers, they can mess with your truck’s sound, if you’re one of them fellas who likes to play music loud in your truck. Makes it sound all muddy, they say. I don’t know nothin’ about that, but I heard folks complainin’. So, there ya have it, the whole story, just like I see it. Take it or leave it, it’s up to you.
Remember, common sense is more important than fancy gadgets. If it don’t make your life easier then it ain’t worth the trouble. You work hard for your money, don’t waste it on somethin’ that ain’t gonna work for you. That’s what I always say.
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