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Tonneau Cover advice....

Discussion in 'Tonneau Covers, Caps and Shells' started by nispeo82, Jan 27, 2021.

  1. Jan 27, 2021 at 9:12 PM
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    farmtacoma

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    Thanks! I will keep an eye out
     
  2. Jan 27, 2021 at 10:51 PM
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  3. Jan 28, 2021 at 2:19 AM
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    Yes sir! The cover hardware gets bolted down on the sides on three spots, so it still leaves plenty of room to use the remaining bed rails. I really like your setup, very clean and not intrusive. Should work just fine with the cover. :thumbsup:
     
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  4. Jan 28, 2021 at 2:29 AM
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    Tacoma13_NC

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    The Truxedo Lo-Pro looks almost just like this when rolled up for those curious about how much bed space it opens up. Soft covers are more of an "out of sight, out of mind" type security over a hard cover. Just get a decent setup, take care of it, and you will get your money's worth out of it.
     
  5. Jan 28, 2021 at 2:30 AM
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    ^^^+1 for a lomax stance from @truckalter ^^^

    super impressed with the cover and Luke had a great price and super fast shipping
     
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  6. Jan 28, 2021 at 3:19 AM
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    This is the cover I have and it’s been a journey trying to get it not to leak.
     
  7. Jan 28, 2021 at 3:24 AM
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    Tacoma13_NC

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    That sucks. I haven't had any trouble out of mine. Even going through a high power automated car wash, I don't get anything more than a dribble in the corner.
     
  8. Jan 28, 2021 at 3:27 AM
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    TBLTravy

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    Hmmm. Yea it’s strange. Install was a breeze. I’m going back and forth with truxedo. Water comes in through the corners by the cab/bulkhead
     
  9. Jan 28, 2021 at 3:29 AM
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    Tacoma13_NC

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    I'm assuming you used the extra foam pieces they provided and put them in the right spot? Just build up that corner with additional rubber weatherstripping and that should eliminate most of it.
     
  10. Jan 28, 2021 at 3:35 AM
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    Yep. Those two foam pieces. Been trying to build it up with butyl tape. Fixed it slightly but still coming in. Luckily it runs under bed mat until I figure it out.
     
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  11. Jan 28, 2021 at 3:38 AM
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    Good luck brother. I hope you get it figured out soon. I really like the cover and it's perfect for what I need/want.
     
  12. Jan 28, 2021 at 3:52 AM
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    Thanks a bunch. I’m sure. And if not.. I’m still keeping it. Will keep it dry enough LOL
     
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  13. Jan 28, 2021 at 3:54 AM
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    Here's my Lo Pro rolled up. If I had a 6' bed, I may have considered a trifold, but with the 5' SB, I want/need full access to the entire bed. Easy install using 3 bolts in each of the bed rails. There are 3 aluminum crossmembers that get rolled up with the Tonneau Cover. I see very little "flapping" at highway speeds. And there's room on the bed rails for the cleats.
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  14. Jan 28, 2021 at 4:14 AM
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  15. Jan 28, 2021 at 4:53 AM
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    I have a Powertrax XR One. Absolutely love it. Got it on Amazon for only $1090 shipped, a little more than half off its original price.

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    There was this odd gap at the canister, creating an imperfect seal on the passenger side between the canister and cover.

    Retrax sent over a whole new unit, at no charge.20210101_161914.jpg
     
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  16. Jan 28, 2021 at 6:32 AM
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    Please don't pay that... shoot me a PM
     
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    Has anyone said Diamondback yet?!?
     
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  18. Jan 28, 2021 at 6:52 AM
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    Pm sent
     
  19. Jan 28, 2021 at 6:53 AM
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    Thank you so much!
     
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  20. Jan 28, 2021 at 7:44 AM
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    I'm new to Tonneau covers. My previous Tacos were all open bed. My biggest issue with the OEM cover is that I can't carry any MCs in back because it is only bi-fold. I didn't order it , it came with the '20 leftover that I scored. I may need to swap it out with a roll up.
     

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