Abstract: A method of operating a tonneau cover and a tailgate of a vehicle, including: transmitting one or more signals to a first control module to open or lower the tailgate; determining a position of the tonneau cover with the first control module or a second control module and transmitting by the first control module and/or the second control module one or more signals to a mechanism associated with the tonneau cover to open the tonneau cover if the tonneau cover is determined by the first control module and/or the second control module to be in a closed position; and then lowering the tailgate.

Abstract: A method of operating a tonneau cover and a tailgate of a vehicle, including: transmitting one or more signals to a first control module to open or lower the tailgate; determining a position of the tonneau cover with the first control module or a second control module and transmitting by the first control module and/or the second control module one or more signals to a mechanism associated with the tonneau cover to open the tonneau cover if the tonneau cover is determined by the first control module and/or the second control module to be in a closed position; and then lowering the tailgate.

Abstract: A bed cap configured for attachment to a tailgate of a vehicle, the bed cap includes a channel configured to collect fluid and/or debris, the channel comprising a first opening for evacuating the fluid and/or debris from within the channel.

Abstract: A support member configured for placement on a top surface of a bed wall defining a cargo area of a vehicle and below a bed cap so that the support member is stacked at least partially in between the bed cap and the top surface of the bed wall; and a bed cap assembly having a support member configured for placement on a top surface of a bed wall defining a cargo area of a vehicle; and a bed cap configured for placement on the support member so that the support member is stacked at least partially in between the bed cap and the top surface of the bed wall.

Abstract: A support member configured for placement on a top surface of a bed wall defining a cargo area of a vehicle and below a bed cap so that the support member is stacked at least partially in between the bed cap and the top surface of the bed wall; and a bed cap assembly having a support member configured for placement on a top surface of a bed wall defining a cargo area of a vehicle; and a bed cap configured for placement on the support member so that the support member is stacked at least partially in between the bed cap and the top surface of the bed wall.

Abstract: A bed cap configured for attachment to a top surface of a bed wall defining a cargo area of a vehicle, the bed cap assembly includes: a first channel extending at least partially along a length of the bed cap and configured to collect fluid and/or debris; a first opening for evacuating the fluid and/or debris from the first channel; a tonneau cover supporting surface extending at least partially along the length of the bed cap, wherein the tonneau cover supporting surface comprises a planar surface that is arranged inboard of the channel in vehicle position; and a seal provided between the tonneau cover supporting surface and a bottom surface of a tonneau cover that is supported by the tonneau cover supporting surface.

Abstract: A method of operating a tonneau cover and a tailgate of a vehicle, including: transmitting one or more signals to a first control module to open or lower the tailgate; determining a position of the tonneau cover with the first control module or a second control module and transmitting by the first control module and/or the second control module one or more signals to a mechanism associated with the tonneau cover to open the tonneau cover if the tonneau cover is determined by the first control module and/or the second control module to be in a closed position; and then lowering the tailgate.

Abstract: A method of operating a tonneau cover and a tailgate of a vehicle, including: transmitting one or more signals to a first control module to open or lower the tailgate; determining a position of the tonneau cover with the first control module or a second control module and transmitting by the first control module and/or the second control module one or more signals to a mechanism associated with the tonneau cover to open the tonneau cover if the tonneau cover is determined by the first control module and/or the second control module to be in a closed position; and then lowering the tailgate.

Abstract: A bed cap configured for attachment to a top surface of a bed wall defining a cargo area of a vehicle, the bed cap assembly includes: a first channel extending at least partially along a length of the bed cap and configured to collect fluid and/or debris; a first opening for evacuating the fluid and/or debris from the first channel; a tonneau cover supporting surface extending at least partially along the length of the bed cap, wherein the tonneau cover supporting surface comprises a planar surface that is arranged inboard of the channel in vehicle position; and a seal provided between the tonneau cover supporting surface and a bottom surface of a tonneau cover that is supported by the tonneau cover supporting surface.

Abstract: A bed cap configured for attachment to a tailgate of a vehicle, the bed cap includes a channel configured to collect fluid and/or debris, the channel comprising a first opening for evacuating the fluid and/or debris from within the channel.

Abstract: A bed cap configured for placement on a top surface of a bed wall defining a cargo area of a vehicle, the top surface defined between an inside wall and an outside wall, the bed cap covering the top surface between the inside wall and the outside wall at least along a section of a length of the bed wall, wherein the bed cap comprises a channel configured to collect fluid and/or debris and an opening for evacuating the fluid and/or debris from the channel.

Abstract: A bed cap assembly for a cargo area of a vehicle, the cargo area includes a first bed wall and a second bed wall that is arranged at an angle relative to the first bed wall. The bed cap assembly includes a first bed cap configured for attachment to the first bed wall and a second bed cap configured for attachment to the second bed wall. The first bed cap includes a first channel, and the second bed cap includes a second channel. The first channel and the second channel are connected together. One or both of the first channel and the second channel may include a drain for evacuating fluid and/or debris from the first channel, the second channel, or both.

Abstract: A bed cap configured for placement on a top surface of a bed wall defining a cargo area of a vehicle, the top surface defined between an inside wall and an outside wall, the bed cap covering the top surface between the inside wall and the outside wall at least along a section of a length of the bed wall, wherein the bed cap comprises a channel configured to collect fluid and/or debris and an opening for evacuating the fluid and/or debris from the channel.

Abstract: A bed cap configured for attachment to a tailgate of a vehicle, the bed cap includes a channel configured to collect fluid and/or debris, the channel comprising a first opening for evacuating the fluid and/or debris from within the channel.

Abstract: A method of operating a tonneau cover and a tailgate of a vehicle, including: transmitting one or more signals to a first control module to open or lower the tailgate; determining a position of the tonneau cover with the first control module or a second control module and transmitting by the first control module and/or the second control module one or more signals to a mechanism associated with the tonneau cover to open the tonneau cover if the tonneau cover is determined by the first control module and/or the second control module to be in a closed position; and then lowering the tailgate.

Abstract: A bed cap assembly for a cargo area of a vehicle, the cargo area includes a first bed wall and a second bed wall that is arranged at an angle relative to the first bed wall. The bed cap assembly includes a first bed cap configured for attachment to the first bed wall and a second bed cap configured for attachment to the second bed wall. The first bed cap includes a first channel, and the second bed cap includes a second channel. The first channel and the second channel are connected together. One or both of the first channel and the second channel may include a drain for evacuating fluid and/or debris from the first channel, the second channel, or both.

Abstract: A bed cap assembly configured for use with a tonneau cover and a cargo area of a vehicle. The bed cap assembly further configured to be located on a bed wall defining the cargo area. The bed cap assembly including a channel configured to collect at least one of fluid and debris. The channel comprising a first opening for draining the at least one of fluid and debris from the channel into a cavity defined at least in part by the bed wall.

Abstract: A storage caddy comprising: (a) a frame assembly; (b) a mounting assembly connected to the frame assembly, the mounting assembly being configured to attach the storage caddy to one or more walls of a cargo box of a vehicle; (c) one or more anchors connected to the frame assembly; and (d) one or more tie-downs extending from the one or more anchors and being configured to connect to one of the one or more walls, a floor, or both of the cargo box.

Abstract: A storage caddy comprising: (a) a frame assembly; (b) a mounting assembly connected to the frame assembly, the mounting assembly being configured to attach the storage caddy to one or more walls of a cargo box of a vehicle; (c) one or more anchors connected to the frame assembly; and (d) one or more tie-downs extending from the one or more anchors and being configured to connect to one of the one or more walls, a floor, or both of the cargo box.

Abstract: A bed cap assembly configured for use with a tonneau cover and a cargo area of a vehicle. The bed cap assembly further configured to be located on a bed wall defining the cargo area. The bed cap assembly including a channel configured to collect at least one of fluid and debris. The channel comprising a first opening for draining the at least one of fluid and debris from the channel into a cavity defined at least in part by the bed wall.