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Leer Trilogy X2T

Discussion in 'Tonneau Covers, Caps and Shells' started by FreightTrain, Dec 16, 2017.

  1. Dec 16, 2017 at 8:45 PM
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    FreightTrain

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    I was all set to get the BAKFlip MX4 until I discovered the Leer Trilogy X2T today at my local topper dealer. It seems quite nice and I like the features, especially the latching system (no cables) and not losing any bed height.

    Is anyone using this tonneau cover? I'd love to hear about your experiences, any reviews or other recommendations. Thanks!
     
  2. Dec 20, 2017 at 9:54 PM
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    Ordered one, should be in & installed tomorrow or Friday.
     
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  3. Dec 21, 2017 at 10:55 AM
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    Nice! Post up a quick review if you have time. I'd love to hear your initial thoughts on it.
     
  4. Dec 21, 2017 at 11:40 AM
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    How much did it cost you?
     
  5. Dec 21, 2017 at 12:34 PM
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    $849 plus tax installed. Hope I like it.
    Was going with the other brands offered- Bakflip MX4 & G2, Undercover Ultraflex but around here- thieves have figured out how to open the cover even with tailgate locked by grabbing the wire w/ a coat hanger. I liked the looks & operation of the Leer using a side by side comparison. I called, will be Friday.
     
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  6. Dec 21, 2017 at 2:00 PM
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    You got me wanting one now. :(
     
  7. Dec 21, 2017 at 4:15 PM
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    What made me want it was how easy it is to remove from truck. Seconds & no tools. Goes back on just as easy & no realignment needed. That was a big deal to me. My appt is 3pm tomorrow.
     
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  8. Dec 22, 2017 at 4:47 PM
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    I’m home w/ the new top. I love it! Fits well, multiple gaskets to seal from weather. Most of these covers look short to me. This one fits like a glove. It does use the Toyota side rails to mount but not a deal breaker for me. It might sit a little higher than the others. I got inside & wife closed it up, no light coming in anywhere. Interior 3 LED on each side, very bright! Has a pinch type sliding channel latch that can be opened from either side of bed, and all the gaskets. Even rail has a seal that contacts in 4 different places. A well thought out cover. Installers said the BAK & Undercover come back for leaks all the time, they have never had one of these come back for a water leak.

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  9. Dec 22, 2017 at 7:04 PM
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    Looks good Steve! Wish I had one on my truck.
     
  10. Dec 29, 2017 at 3:02 AM
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    Looks good! Does it keep the factory bed rails and tie downs ?
     
  11. Dec 30, 2017 at 3:38 PM
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    @Steves55, is your truck a long bed? I'm asking because your cover hides the third brake light when open all the way. I was hoping not to cover the third brake light with whichever cover I buy. My guess is that if yours is a long bed that the short bed cover probably won't cause this issue.
     
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  12. Jan 6, 2018 at 5:28 PM
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    The Leer dealer told me that you had to remove 2 bolts at the front (with a wrench or ratchet) in order to remove the cover. Is this not the case??
     
  13. Jan 6, 2018 at 7:38 PM
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    He’s wrong. Just the latches. Maybe the earlier model.
     
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  14. Jan 6, 2018 at 7:42 PM
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    Good to know! Are you still enjoying the cover? Everything working well??
     
  15. Jan 6, 2018 at 7:53 PM
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    No. The new rails covers the stock rails up. Only brand that retains the rails that I know of is the Backflip. Some brands have spaces between mounts to use the factory rail but not this one.
     
  16. Jan 6, 2018 at 7:54 PM
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    Love the cover. 0 regrets. I don’t use the rail anyway so no loss for me. I’ll try & get a photo of the rail.
     
  17. Jan 6, 2018 at 7:57 PM
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    Mine is the long bed. If I have stuff in bed that required to open cover & stand it up at cab, chances are whatever I was hauling would hide it too. Not a deal breaker IMO.
     
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  18. Jan 6, 2018 at 8:02 PM
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    You can see the rail underneath in 2nd pic.
    The blocks w/ bolt are what top latches to.
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  19. Jan 7, 2018 at 2:57 AM
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    Gotcha, thanks Steve
     
  20. Jan 9, 2018 at 6:05 PM
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    Good point, thanks for the reply. Could always consider installing a trailer hitch third brake light if it was a big enough issue.
     

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