A.R.E. Tonneau Covers
A.R.E. tonneau covers are hard lids that keep the bed open to the sky but closed to rain and thieves. A.R.E. makes five today, from the paint-matched one-piece LS3 to the aluminum DoubleCover that both retracts and hinges.
A.R.E. Tonneau Covers Compared
Each drawing shows how the cover opens. Three hinge up as one piece, one folds in thirds, and one rolls toward the cab.
LS3
One-piece, hinged Paint matched
Double-paneled ABS composite with hydraulic struts. Comes off without tools. Warranty: lifetime finish and structure, 5 yr props, 3 yr other parts.
70 lbCover weight
LSII
One-piece, hinged Paint matched
Fits down and over the bed with a continuous hinge, lift assist and carpet liner. Warranty: limited lifetime.
90 to 120 lbCover weight
3DL
Hinged, with side doors Paint matched
Two doors on each side and a rear opening, with over 4 in. of storage above the rail. Warranty: limited lifetime.
110 to 130 lbCover weight
Fusion
Hard tri-fold Top panels matched
Low-profile aluminum panels with carpeted undersides. Works with the tailgate open or shut. Warranty: lifetime finish, 5 yr structure.
n/aWeight not published
DoubleCover
Retracts and hinges Black powder coat
Aluminum, with a center locking handle, LED light, drain tubes and a no-drill install. Warranty: 5 years.
n/aWeight not published
From RealTruck’s A.R.E. cover pages. LSII and 3DL weights are from A.R.E.’s 2022/23 catalog. Custom-painted Fusion covers can’t be returned except for shipping damage or warranty.
Truck Cap or Tonneau Cover?
Pick a cap if you
- Haul tall loads like coolers, bikes or camping gear
- Want to sleep in the bed
- Need roof racks or side access windows
- Want to see into the bed through glass
Pick a tonneau if you
- Carry low loads and want a lockable trunk
- Want a clean, low profile and less wind drag
- Tow a fifth wheel or gooseneck and need the bed open
- Want to take the cover off in minutes
A.R.E. Tonneau Cover Parts
The parts that wear out on hinged covers are the lid props and the palm handle. A.R.E.’s palm handle is part 15691, used on LSII and LSX lids.
- Palm handle, A.R.E. part 15691For LSII and LSX tonneau lids and X or Z Series caps.Aftermarket replacementCheck price on Amazon
- Tonneau lid gas props, 20 in.19.7 in. extended, 11.8 in. compressed, 110 lb each, with ball mounts.Aftermarket, listed for A.R.E. fiberglass lidsCheck price on Amazon
- Tonneau lid gas props, C16-2383318 in. extended, 10.9 in. compressed, 100 lb.Aftermarket, listed for A.R.E. and Leer lidsCheck price on Amazon
- Tonneau cam lock keysCut to code on a 1660 blank for A.L. Hansen and Strattec style locks.Code-cut keys, not factoryCheck price on Amazon
A.R.E. Tonneau Cover FAQ
Can you stand on an A.R.E. LS3 cover?
RealTruck says the LS3 can hold several adults standing on it, but gives no weight rating. Don’t treat it as a load floor.
What happened to the A.R.E. LSX?
It’s no longer listed. It was a fiberglass cover with scissor hinges, and its palm handle and props are still sold as aftermarket parts.
Are A.R.E. tonneau covers paint matched?
The LS3, LSII and 3DL are painted to match, and the Fusion’s top panels are too. The DoubleCover comes in black powder coat only.
Where do you buy an A.R.E. tonneau cover?
RealTruck sells them online and A.R.E. dealers sell and install them. Painted covers are made to order for your truck.