Accessories To Get The Most Out Of Your Truck

An Access truck cover is one of the accessorize to get the most out of your truck. You can find truck bed covers for all shaped and sized pick up trucks.

(ARA) - In a budget-conscious economy, more pickup truck owners are holding onto their truck longer than originally planned. If you’re one of these truck owners, there are a few affordable accessories that can help you get the most of your truck and extend the life of your truck.

Truck Bed Liners and Tailgate Protectors

One way to extend the life of your truck is to protect the truck bed with a bed liner. There are a few options to choose from including spray-on or drop-in mats/rugs. By protecting the truck bed from rust, corrosion and scratching you will extend the life of your truck and keep it looking like new. Another nice option for extending the life of your truck bed is a tailgate protector. A stainless steel tailgate protector can protect the tailgate from damage and also creates a flat surface to set tools on or acts as a makeshift fish cleaning station after a long day of fishing.

Storage Pockets and Cargo Organizers

Truck bed storage pockets and cargo organizers can help you utilize the truck bed space you have by creating additional storage from wasted space. Storage pockets keep your truck bed organized and clean, all while providing easy accessibility to items at the rear of the truck. Store tools, sporting gear, shopping bags and other everyday items safely and securely with a variety of truck bed storage systems. Keeping your truck bed clean and debris free will extend the life of the truck and guarantee a better resale value in the future.

Roll-up Truck Bed Covers

Another truck accessory that will extend the life of your truck is a roll-up truck bed cover. These affordable roll-up tonneau covers are easy to install and give you 100 percent bed usage for hauling your gear. You simply roll up the cover to retrieve items in your truck bed.

A high quality and budget-friendly option is the Access Roll-Up Cover, manufactured by ACI (Agri-Cover, Inc.), a North Dakota automotive accessory manufacturer. This soft roll-up cover is made of heavy-duty, double-coated vinyl material that holds up to the elements and numerous years of use in all different weather conditions. The roll-up cover installs quickly and easily with a clamp-on installation and is designed specifically to fit your truck model. When not in use, the cover can be rolled up behind the cab and never has to be removed when hauling your gear.

A truck bed cover can also provide you with immediate gas mileage improvement, which will help you save money in a down economy. A truck bed cover will help you save at the pump by reducing drag and making your vehicle more aerodynamic at high speeds. Most truck owners can see as much as a 10 percent increase in their fuel economy.

“The Access Cover is great. It makes my truck look fantastic. Very easy install. I had my doubts at first, but this has to be the best cover made,” says Adam K. of Ft. Stewart, Ga.

For more information on the Access Roll-Up Cover and other truck accessory products that help you get the most out of your truck, visit www.agricover.com or call (866) 895-5953.

Vehicles Become More Eco-friendly

Vehicles Become More Eco-friendly to help fight soaring gas prices and save our environment.


(ARA) - With gas prices soaring and the emphasis on preserving the environment, more and more people are becoming eco-friendly. From the influx of hybrid cars, energy-saving appliances and even more efficient light bulbs, Americans are taking notice of the environment and saving money in the process. Here are some trends in transportation that are helping save the environment.

For years, the gas and oil industries have been challenged with providing more environmental-friendly vehicles. Several car manufacturers have introduced fuel-efficient or hybrid vehicles which have been positively received by consumers. With some vehicles hitting 50 mpg, consumers are conserving fuel, saving money and helping the environment.

Scooters have become all the rage with their ease of use and incredible gas mileage. Available in gas, hybrid and electric models, scooters come in a variety of sizes to fit each individual’s needs. Smaller cubic centimeter (cc) gas scooters are great for city dwellers staying on local roads and do not require a motorcycle license. For longer commutes on highways, the larger cc engines are needed with a motorcycle license.

One of the trends seen in many retirement and gated communities is the use of electric vehicles known as "neighborhood vehicles," in lieu of cars to get around. Many of these vehicles are your typical golf cart that gets around 35 miles between charges and can hold multiple passengers, making them great for a trip to the store or around the community.

The use of electric power also is expanding to the off-road community. Known traditionally as gas-and-oil machines, all-terrain vehicles and side-by-sides are starting to go green. Recently, Polaris Industries introduced their new Ranger EV, a side-by-side built specifically for clean and quiet operation. With a 50-mile range, the electric vehicle operates at about $0.035 per mile versus $0.09 per mile on a comparable gas vehicle, making it not only more eco-friendly, but more economical.

With the continued consumer demand for alternative-powered vehicles, the use of electric and hybrid vehicles should continue to grow which is good for the consumer and great for the environment.