Frequently Asked Questions

Bullett Roll-Up Tonneau Cover Frequently Asked Questions
• How do I care for my vinyl tonneau cover?
• How can I improve the seal of my tonneau cover?
• How do I adjust the tension on my tonneau cover?
• Will the Bullett Roll-Up Tonneau Cover work with my other truck accessories?
• Can I lock the Bullett Roll-Up Tonneau Cover?
• Will the Bullett Roll-Up Tonneau Cover work in the winter as well as in the summer?
• Will the Bullett Roll-Up Tonneau Cover work with a 5th wheel?
• Can I still open my tailgate with the Bullett Roll-Up Tonneau Cover on my truck?
• I have a bed extender. Will the Bullett Roll-Up Tonneau Cover work with it?
• I have a truck with a utility track system in the bed. Can I still use a Bullett Roll-Up Tonneau Cover?
• I live in a region that is very hot. Will the Bullett Roll-Up Tonneau Cover fabric fade in the sun?
• I live in a region that gets a lot of heavy snow. Can the Bullett Roll-Up Tonneau Cover hold the snow without bending or stretching?
• I would like to install the Bullett Roll-Up Tonneau Cover myself. How long will it take to install it myself?

How do I care for my vinyl tonneau cover?
The vinyl fabric on your tonneau cover can be cleaned with mild soap and water, and may be hand washed or safely cleaned in the car wash of your choice. Thoroughly rinse cover to remove any soap residue. Vinyl cover can be treated with any vinyl protectants made for tonneau covers. Never clean cover with petroleum or citrus-based products, and avoid silicone based protectants.

How can I improve the seal of my tonneau cover?
Although no tonneau cover is completely waterproof, the Bullett Roll-Up Tonneau Cover will help to keep rain, snow, and dust out of the bed of your truck. The tonneau cover has seals on all four sides and a corner seal in all four corners of the bed. It has more seals than any other cover.

How do I adjust the tension on my tonneau cover?
The Bullett Roll-Up Tonneau Cover has automatic tension control. There are two spring loaded steel plungers at the front of the bed that maintain constant tension on the front header, allowing the cover to stay tight in any weather. Initially, you need to set the tension. This should be done during the warmest part of the day by closing the cover, releasing the Velcro® brand fasteners from both sides near the cab, and checking compression of the spring plungers against the front header. Roll cover open to make adjustments. Repeat until satisfactory tension is achieved. Refer to the Bullett Roll-Up Tonneau Cover Owners Manual for more specific information.

Will the Bullett Roll-Up Tonneau Cover work with my other truck accessories?
Yes! The unique inside mount design of the Bullett Roll-Up Tonneau Cover rails enables you to accessorize with most bed rails, bed liners, and rail caps.

Can I lock the Bullett Roll-Up Tonneau Cover?
The Bullett Roll-Up Tonneau Cover secures automatically when latched at the rear, and can be locked when used with a locking tailgate. It can not be opened until the tailgate is unlocked and opened. There are no additional locks or sliding mechanisms needed to lock the cover.

Will the Bullett Roll-Up Tonneau Cover work in the winter as well as in the summer?
The tonneau cover fabric will not shrink in cold temperatures, to –40 degrees F. Patented automatic tension control system keeps the cover tight whether it is 40 degrees below or 120 degrees above.

Will the Bullett Roll-Up Tonneau Cover work with a 5th wheel?
Yes! Simply roll the cover all the way open and secure with security straps at the front of the bed. This allows you full access to your 5th wheel.
Can I still open my tailgate with the Bullett Roll-Up Tonneau Cover on my truck?
Yes – the Bullett Roll-Up Tonneau Cover does not restrict the tailgate. The rear header functions independently of the tailgate so there is nothing to remove when opening the tailgate.

I have a bed extender. Will the Bullett Roll-Up Tonneau Cover work with it?
The Bullett Roll-Up Tonneau Cover side rails extend into the bed on each side 3". In order to use the bed extender, it must not come within 3" of the side of the bed when rotated, or it must be able to detach from the truck, be manually rotated and re-attached.

I have a truck with a utility track system in the bed. Can I still use a Bullett Roll-Up Tonneau Cover?
Many of the late-model trucks have a utility track system to make the truck bed more accessory and user-friendly. We research all of the new trucks to make sure we have the best hardware to attach the Bullett Roll-Up Tonneau Cover to the truck. The hardware kits for these beds include modified clamps that will work with the various utility track systems.

I live in a region that is very hot. Will the Bullett Roll-Up Tonneau Cover fabric fade in the sun?
The fabric used in the Bullett Roll-Up Tonneau Cover is very high quality and has been tested in extreme conditions. It is UV-protected and will not fade in the sun.

I live in a region that gets a lot of heavy snow. Can the Bullett Roll-Up Tonneau Cover hold the snow without bending or stretching?
The fabric used in the Bullett Roll-Up Tonneau Cover is very high quality and has been tested in extreme conditions. It can hold up to 350 pounds without stretching the fabric.

I would like to install the Bullett Roll-Up Tonneau Cover myself. How long will it take to install it myself?
Typically, the Bullett Roll-Up Tonneau Cover can be installed easily in about 15-20 minutes. It requires a 9/16" wrench to tighten the 6 clamps that attach the side rails to the inside of the truck bed and a flathead screwdriver to adjust the tension control plungers.