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How does water drain from composite bed?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Stripminer, Feb 1, 2014.

  1. Feb 1, 2014 at 12:31 PM
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    Stripminer

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    I promise I searched this to no avail. My DCLB should be off the truck this week. My old beater Ford had a bed liner that was an awesome swimming pool after a storm but a real pain in the ass, 'cause it soaked my driveway when I moved it.

    How does water escape from the Tacos bed and has anyone had mildew issues with the rubber oem mats?
     
  2. Feb 1, 2014 at 12:33 PM
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    kirkofwimbo

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    There are some small holes at the front of the bed towards the cab.
     
  3. Feb 1, 2014 at 12:36 PM
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    Spoonman

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    The water drains fine from around tailgate. There's no reason the box should hold water really, they're not designed to be water tight.

    And if you get your floor wet, it'll stay wet under those mats for a long time! Gotta dry it out if you can.
     
  4. Feb 1, 2014 at 12:40 PM
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    This
     
  5. Feb 1, 2014 at 12:52 PM
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    sofiasdad11

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    As others have stated, there are small holes in the bed, up front. fwiw, I had to drill 2 smallish holes to allow for drain tubes when I installed my retractable bed cover, as well as additional d-rings. Being as the bed is composite, drilling through it is quite easy. also, I've had no issues with water under the bed mat :D
     
  6. Feb 1, 2014 at 1:06 PM
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    User Name01

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    ^^^ this. I also drilled the holes to make them larger. Makes it easier and does jot get clogged up with small debris.
     
  7. Feb 1, 2014 at 4:30 PM
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    RickG

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    ^^^ Me too. They're just a little too small, and it doesn't take much to clog them. My parking spot is inclined just enough that water collects at the front.
     
  8. Feb 1, 2014 at 4:43 PM
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    14TACO4X4

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    If the truck is so good we're nit-picking on drain holes... I'm pretty happy with my choice.
     
  9. Feb 2, 2014 at 9:01 AM
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    Lol. Agree.
     
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  11. Feb 2, 2014 at 10:08 AM
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