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Rugged cover ll install with tie down track

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by sgrounds22, Aug 16, 2019.

  1. Aug 16, 2019 at 5:15 AM
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    I must be doing something wrong. When I put the hook in the track (cab end) and run up the platic knob the knob is binding out on the bottom of the track before the hook is secure.

    Any suggestions?
     
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  2. Aug 16, 2019 at 5:24 AM
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    I'm an idiot. Found the adapter kit.
     
  3. Aug 16, 2019 at 6:26 AM
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    Do you like that cover? Think I might order that one or the tyger hard cover....torn....only going to use for camping trips and beach trips a few times a year
     
  4. Aug 16, 2019 at 6:46 AM
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    Just installed. Quality looks good. I'll have to use it a while before I can say whether I like it or not.

    War Eagle! :D
     
  5. Aug 16, 2019 at 6:55 AM
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  6. Aug 16, 2019 at 7:16 AM
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    I bought a used one yesterday. Going to hit it with some black paint tomorrow to freshen it up and then it goes on. Paid $225 for it so it will work for now.
     
  8. Aug 20, 2019 at 3:40 PM
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    I bought the Rugged Cover II after doing a ton of research and fully committed after seeing on one of these forums that Toyota rebadges these and sells for double the price. I cannot confirm that is true.

    It’s a good cover for the price (about $800 on Amazon) and showed up on my front door in NC super quick with Prime Shipping. The packaging was great and not a scratch, even though half the box was torn away.

    Install is done in a matter of minutes and I didn’t have to move the cargo rails! It wasn’t included in the description, but the cover came with 4 mounts that slide right into the cargo rails, allowing you to easily latch the cover to.

    I’ve used it for a month and have been very happy with it. It leaked like a sieve at first and I had to get creative with silicon caulk around the front of the truck bed. That helped a lot but there is still a little bit of a trickle that comes in around the ridges in the plastic bed rail covers and around my Bull Ring tie downs. I’m ok with that.

    Last Saturday I spent three hours going 75 down I-40 in the driving rain and only had a little bit of water get through. The water never strayed past the first ridge in from either side of the tire well. I had no issues with my table saw, air compressor, any of my other tools or even the families overnight bags getting wet. It’s a godsend to be able to pack the truck the night before, lock the tailgate, go to bed, work all day, then make multiple stops along the way for the kids and never worry about your kit locked safe and dry in the truck bed.

    I’m sure this isn’t the best truck bed cover out there, but completely worth the $800 in my opinion.
     
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    20190820_193645.jpg Just installed mine today. Even my last fiberglass cap leaked....the camper shell on my Tacoma does also....all part of it i guess. One of my panels is a little off however...are any of yours like this
     
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    Mine is perfectly aligned and does not have those rough edges. If you just got it, I would contact customer service, I heard they were pretty good.
     
  11. Aug 20, 2019 at 6:38 PM
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    My Rugged Cover 2 has never leaked a drop and all panels are perfectly aligned. I absolutely love mine and would not think of purchasing any other hard tri fold tonneau cover.
     
  12. Aug 20, 2019 at 6:48 PM
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    Just sent them an email. I can always go back through Amazon. Have till Sept 19th lol
     
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    I picked up a used one and installed it over the weekend. Even used it hasnt leaked in the last two days of rain. I did read you have to make sure the front flap is over the front of the bed and not tucked under the cover.

    IMG_20190817_193016047.jpg
     
  14. Aug 20, 2019 at 11:45 PM
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    Did you make sure to put the flap over the front rail of your bed?
     
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    Does that work? I noticed the flap and played with it, but it didn’t look like it would have a long life like that. I’ll give it another try this afternoon.

    Thanks!
     
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    Absolutely! The install instructions also call it out. I ran my truck through a car wash and it came out completely dry in the bed.

     
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    I like this cover, but don't like that the front part doesn't allow full bed access for cab height items. How easy is it to remove the cover say in a parking lot?
     
  18. Aug 21, 2019 at 7:17 AM
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    Really easy. Could be done in 15 minutes without any tools.
     
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    Thanks. I'm debating between something like this or a softopper.
     
  20. Aug 21, 2019 at 7:27 AM
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    I hear ya. I've seen too many soft tops flapping around going down the road. I get functionally it can be a better fit for some though.
     
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    Anyone else have the problem of the black rail cap looking wavy under the cover? I loosened the front screws a little....20190821_183915.jpg
     
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    I haven’t encountered the wavy rail caps. I’ve got a good fit.
     
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    I wish I got those instructions with my Rugged Cover!
     
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    I’ve had mine since last October and love it! I do have the slightly wavy caps, and have tried loosening, tightening, etc- but can’t seem to figure out what causes it and have just gone with it. I have not had any leaks or issues and have been through a real heavy winter so far, and lots of activities, camping, etc. I can get the front clamps into the actual bed track and added spacer bolts above the twist grips which allows easier tightening/loosening and quicker removal and install of the cover. C7A498E0-A353-44A9-BB4D-E451109095F4.jpg
     
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    Only thing I can think of is to put maybe some foam 3m type weatherstrip under the caps. I took them off and there are a few ridges. You can press on the rail and can easily see how much it gives. Same thing happened with my 06 tundra with a fiberglass cover. Oh well
     
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    I got them off the website....were not in my box either
     
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    Fix for the wavesScreenshot_20190822-100718_Yahoo Mail.jpg
     
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    What are the photos showing, just adding 3M tape?
     
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    They are little hard rubber pieces that help fill the void so to say. They came with the cover
     
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    Oh ok- I don’t even remember getting those pieces lol
     

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