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Anyone with a 3rd Gen want to share your experience with your tonneau cover?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by metaltaco16, Sep 17, 2016.

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  1. Sep 17, 2016 at 3:02 PM
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    metaltaco16

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    Anybody with a 3rd Gen want to share your experience with a tonneau cover? I'm in the market and I'd like one that I don't have to worry about rain.
     
    metaltaco16, Sep 17, 2016
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  2. Sep 17, 2016 at 3:11 PM
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    jake72

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    I have a truxedo lopro, nice cover and seals up pretty good. You will need to seal the front header up better underneath the front rail of bed
     
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  3. Sep 17, 2016 at 3:13 PM
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    TRDTaco009

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    I juse got mine the other day, and after some trail running, the bed was all sorts of dusty. When I washed it today, the majority of the bed was still dry, but there was some leakage from the cover. I don't know how it handles in rain yet, but that is my pressure was my experience.
     
    TRDTaco009, Sep 17, 2016
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  4. Sep 17, 2016 at 3:42 PM
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    CusterFan

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    http://www.autoanything.com/tonneau-covers/61A4985A0A0.aspx

    You won't have to worry about the rain with this cover. I was wanting one but took the cheaper route and bought the http://www.autoanything.com/tonneau-covers/60A1587A0A0.aspx also. Whichever you decide to buy get a tailgate seal also.
    $29 RealTruck TruXedo TruXseal Universal Tailgate Seal | 1703206 | Universal Fitment
    https://www.amazon.com/TruXedo-1703206-TruxSeal-Universal-Tailgate/dp/B000BKKUSQ

    There are Youtube video's you can watch for putting them along with most tonneau covers on your truck.
     
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    CusterFan, Sep 17, 2016
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  5. Sep 17, 2016 at 4:14 PM
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    licktheenvelope

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    licktheenvelope More outdoors please

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    Is the tonneau that Toyota sells Toyota built or outsourced? Seems expensive even compared to the highest end hard/tri-flips around.
     
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  6. Sep 17, 2016 at 4:16 PM
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    boynoyce

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    I think I remember reading the Toyota cover can only be factory installed- not available for purchase after it leaves the factory, if that is what you are referring to...
     
    boynoyce, Sep 17, 2016
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  7. Sep 17, 2016 at 4:21 PM
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    licktheenvelope More outdoors please

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    Oh perhaps that's why it lists it as installed only. Well never-mind then.
     
    licktheenvelope, Sep 17, 2016
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  8. Sep 17, 2016 at 4:50 PM
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    Spare Parts

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    That's what I was told during my shopping
     
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  10. Sep 17, 2016 at 5:07 PM
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    Boomerang

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    I ordered from PARTSENGINE.ca in Canada a BAK Industries BAKFlip MX4 Tonneau cover. You do need to get your installation correct to avoid water leaks - thus I have to do a complete re-installation. It was in the side rails where I did not get them perfectly at 90 degrees. BAK Industires have been excellent in going through the installation and have sent some additional parts to aid in the installation.
     
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  11. Sep 17, 2016 at 5:09 PM
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    I got the rugged tri fold, a little expensive but I haven't had any issues with mine.
     
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  12. Sep 17, 2016 at 6:05 PM
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    I have the G4 elite tonneau cover. Expensive but no leaks andI like that I can open it from either the cab or the tailgate.
     
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  13. Sep 17, 2016 at 6:43 PM
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    Squatting Pigeon

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    I have the gator soft trifold cover, I love it for the price. I never bothered with the tailgate seal and have no water intrusion issues, and that's saying a lot for someone living in South Florida.....

    For a little over $200 I am not complaining.20160611_150009_dd21f586ec969f0ce0808427267dca3b86b329cc.jpg
    20160611_150018_617b179ef41357460ad37748cfde7f12c474be3b.jpg .
     
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  14. Sep 17, 2016 at 7:01 PM
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    tacoflavoredkisses1

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    I have the e series rugged cover which is basically the same as this.

    I love it. I go through car washes with mine and hVe no issues. It's super light and removing it is a breeze.
     
    tacoflavoredkisses1, Sep 17, 2016
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  15. Sep 17, 2016 at 7:02 PM
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    I'm getting an A.R.E Color match LS ll on Wednesday. I've had two before on other trucks and very satisfied. They're secure, lock like a trunk and I've always had luck with no leaking. The only down side is they're about $1,200 bones. I bought it at a truck accessory store that also sells numerous makes and models of the foldable type too. I looked at all of them for a minute because of the price point and versatility. I almost went that direction until the sales guy tells me that none if them are very secure and they all leak. I of course don't know first hand about any of that and maybe it was a case of sell the most expensive cover. Good luck
     
    George1441, Sep 17, 2016
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  16. Sep 17, 2016 at 7:12 PM
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    I have the factory cover, and I am very pleased.
     
    bradwhitenikki, Sep 17, 2016
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  17. Sep 17, 2016 at 7:38 PM
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    I bought the Extang Tri-fold from AutoAnything 5-6 months ago and have been pleased overall with it keeping water out. Took it through the carwash and got a dozen or so drops on the front bed wall that borders the cab of my 2016 Access Cab, but that was it. It's been through a rainstorm or three and also extremely minimal water spotting near the rear gate. The cover has a rubber seal with four layers so does pretty well keeping out the water.
     
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  18. Sep 17, 2016 at 7:41 PM
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    I have the Leer Trilogy, hard tri fold. Little rain comes in near the cab. Love the cover.
     
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  19. Sep 17, 2016 at 9:07 PM
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    I have the factory cover. Works great. One flaw however... you have to keep your tailgate locked or it can be easily stolen.
     
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  20. Sep 18, 2016 at 11:42 AM
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    Just installed Bakflip F1yesterday and it is one sharp cover. Have not seen it in rain yet but in Hawaii weather wasn't a factor on choosing it but more for style and function. I researhed for a year before buying it and been new Tacoma owner for a month now.$.02
     
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