2017 Leer Cap Leak Fixes?

Last Summer I bought a new Leer Cap (canopy) and had it installed at the dealer. Well, now that it’s January, I find that it leaks. Specially, I find water on the left and right side of the bed behind the brake lights, like the water is coming from the back window. The installer wants $85 an hour to figure out where water is coming in, so I thought I’d ask here first. Any ideas or quick fixes?

 

Did you put a seal around your tailgate. That happened to me on my old 2001 Tundra and it stopped after I put the tailgate seal on.

 

No I didn’t- I’ll look into that.

 

You're best bet is to climb in the back and have someone with a garden hose apply water to the top of the shell. Chances are you'll see it coming in.

 

Most installers will fix leaks for free when under warranty still. Yours is trying to rip you off. IMHO.

 

All 3 of the previous responses are correct.

I added this

$28 ESI Ultimate Tailgate Seal with Taper Seal 10ft for use with Truck Caps and Tonneau Covers

tailgate seal and this

$36 ESI ROK BLOCK Tailgate Gap Cover 4.25" width

tailgate gap cover which stopped a large amount of the leaks I had in the same area. I would say start there. Then, after all the glue on the seals is set, climb back there and have someone spray the hose all around. Plug up those holes with

$10 Dap 00694 2.8-Ounce Silicone Rubber Auto/Marine Sealant, Clear

DAP.

My installer has fixed any LEER issues under warranty, free of charge. They don't really ask any questions. But they won't fix any leaks that come from the truck bed or where the top and the bed meet. If your guy says he'll fix ANY holes for $85 and hour, he will probably just do what everyone here is suggesting.

Good Luck