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Most folding and retractable tonneau covers are secured with a plunger slam latch, a inexpensive aftermarket design that works much like your bathroom door latch. You can imagine how vulnerable this type of design is to break-in efforts.

One-piece and many folding covers use a push-pull rod system, where a small-diameter rod extends out under the truck bedrail to hold the cover closed. Just bend the rod, and the cover releases.

At Stowe Cargo, our cover systems ensure fail-safe strength and security by using only truck-tough, automotive-grade pushbutton entry locks with steel rotary latches. No pull rods or plastic components. In fact, our technology is comparable to what your vehicle manufacturer trusts to secure your own pick-up’s doors.