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2022 Tonneau covers

Discussion in '3rd Gen Tundras (2022+)' started by ak407, Jan 22, 2022.

  1. Jun 22, 2022 at 9:10 AM
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    I am taking entirely too much time thinking about tonneau covers. I am currently stuck between getting the OEM cover and Retraxpro XR.
    A local Line-X dealer sells the Retrax and their re-branded in-house brand. SantanaRealTruck sent me a quote that would be $500 cheaper than the Line-X Dealer, will be hard to pass that deal up. The Line-X would be installed and that only runs $65 from them.
     
  2. Jun 22, 2022 at 2:47 PM
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    It was a very good discount from the website price; get in touch with @SantanaRealtruck ; he can give you an honest price.
     
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  3. Jun 23, 2022 at 12:03 PM
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    Quick question for all of you with experience having a cover, as this will be my first one. What do you all use to protect (mostly from UV rays) your vinyl covers? I live in the middle of the desert in New Mexico and the sun destroys everything. I am scheduled to receive my Gator SFX (soft vinyl tri-fold) today and I want to add a protectant to it before installation. Any suggestions? 303, meguiar's, chemical guys, cerakote?
     
  4. Jun 23, 2022 at 12:46 PM
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    Here are the two we usually recommend!
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  5. Jun 23, 2022 at 6:34 PM
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    Received the BAKFlip MX4 today that I ordered thru Santana at Realtruck.com on 15 June. I live in southern Mississippi where the temperature hit 102 this afternoon…it was only 98 when I played golf this morning. Oh, and I’m 77 years old…but I installed the tonneau this afternoon. If I were younger it would have taken about 2 hours but because of the heat, lack of youth and mobility it took about 4. The fit of the tonneau is great and I’d recommend it to anyone.

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  6. Jun 23, 2022 at 9:00 PM
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    Dang, it doesn't matter how long it took, 77 much less in 102 degrees - Kudos to you!
     
  7. Jun 23, 2022 at 9:25 PM
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    Curious for those with OEM tri fold, how yours is doing keeping water out. I know it’s not going to be perfect. But In rain (not blowing or torrential) my cover leaks like crazy. Water dripping in at the hinges. Noticed it dripping off the second hinge coming off the strap with the buckle from the underside.

    I expected water at the tailgate. But this is excessive no? Anyone else with a similar issue?
     
  8. Jun 23, 2022 at 9:32 PM
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    I have the oem trifold. I live in Washington and it rains 90% of the time. No leaks even in heavy rain. Did you install the 2 foam blocks in the front corners? Other than that as long as its installed properly it does an excellent job of keeping the elements out.
     
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  9. Jun 23, 2022 at 9:33 PM
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    I posted almost your exact post about a month ago in reference to the Bakflip F1. If I'm not mistaken, Bakflip makes the OEM cover. My F1 leaks like no cover I've ever seen (exactly how you described). There is definitely something defective, as mine also leaks all the way across at every hinge seam. I contacted Bakflip and sent photos. I heard back the next day that they were shipping an entire new unit, rails and all. I just spoke with them today and everything is back ordered; my replacement was supposed to ship 2 weeks ago.
     
  10. Jun 23, 2022 at 9:36 PM
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    Dealer installed. And the foam blocks are there, yes.
     
  11. Jun 23, 2022 at 9:36 PM
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    Well. That doesn’t give me great confidence. Lol. Will wait to see what the dealership says.
     
  12. Jun 23, 2022 at 9:45 PM
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    Bummer. Only suggestion is to uninstall and install again yourself to see if it fixes the issue. Its a very simple process.

    Make sure the new tonneau rail bolts are snugged up and that the new rail is not loose anywhere. Also look at the rubber seal on the new rails that sits on top of the truck bed and ensure theyre flat. Lastly, when its closed up. Ensure the tonneau is completely flat as sometimes the rubber gets caught at the bends, and doesnt sit completely flush. Sometimes have to push them in for it to close properly.

    I made a install video of installing my oem cover. Sorry to hear. Hope its an easy fix.

    https://youtu.be/J782gH31fDk
     
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  13. Jun 24, 2022 at 3:49 AM
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  14. Jun 24, 2022 at 4:39 AM
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    I have the same issue, there is clearly something defective. The cover leaks across all the seams. I wouldn't waste my time re-installing; installation has nothing to do with this issue. It's not like you are trying to trouble shoot one dripping spot. My bed gets so wet in the rain, it's comical.
     
  15. Jun 24, 2022 at 6:07 AM
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    Did you get it at the dealership? Have you reached out to them about the issue?
     
  16. Jun 24, 2022 at 6:13 AM
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    I have the retrax sitting in my garage, just waiting on the truck. I'll give a short review once I have everything installed.
     
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  17. Jun 24, 2022 at 8:22 AM
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    I just got this same one delivered yesterday I'm super excited to install. If you have any pointers based off your experience I'd surely appreciate it.
     
  18. Jun 24, 2022 at 4:10 PM
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    Mine is the Bakflip F1. It is essentially the same design as the OEM cover, just made out of different material. I purchased from Realtrucks.com. I contacted Bakflip and they immediately put me in for a full replacement. In a normal situation, the defective product would need to be returned prior, but they waived that policy due to current material shortages etc. I am keeping the leaking one until the new one arrives. The customer service has been exceptional, so far.
     
  19. Jun 24, 2022 at 4:57 PM
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  20. Jun 24, 2022 at 8:35 PM
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    Installed the Gator SFX today, took a total of an hour and a half but most of that was chasing my almost 2 year old around the garage LOL. In reality it should have taken like 30 minutes tops. I can't tell you all how happy I am with the product, the fitment, and the overall quality with this cover. For anyone of you on the fence, take the chance with the Gator, it's cost really allows you to chance it...$259 is a hell of a deal.
    Only thing I didn't do was install the weatherstripping that came with because I don't know where it goes and it's not in the instructions so if anyone has insight I'd love to hear it.

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  21. Jun 24, 2022 at 8:49 PM
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    if it’s anything like the one on my last tundra, the weather strip went along the top of the back of bed, under the cover… but it wasn’t a Gator so theirs may be different…
     
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  22. Jun 24, 2022 at 8:53 PM
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    That's what I was thinking, just didn't wanna stick it on there and be wrong so I'll wait for some confirmation from someone with the Gator or from them when I call for support. Thanks for helping me out, now I owe you a beer or two haha!
     
  23. Jun 24, 2022 at 8:58 PM
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    Hahaha
     
  24. Jun 24, 2022 at 9:01 PM
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    Anyone actually notice better MPG with a bed cover?

    Seems like some people say it doesn’t make a difference and some say it’s a noticeable difference.
     
  25. Jun 25, 2022 at 5:50 AM
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    It's for this spot:

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    Went with the Bakflip F1. Adding the brackets for the side rail was quite the challenge since I figured the directions would be somewhat useful…… they were not. Customer service did not want to help either

    Once I figured out that I had to remove the deck rail system, mount the tonneau cover rails with the bracket to the previous deck rail system holes, and then mount the deck rail to the bottom of the bracket for a new location, it wasn’t so bad.

    After the small delay everything seemed to go smoothly and the end product looks very sharp and looks like a tight fit.

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  27. Jun 26, 2022 at 5:48 AM
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    My mpg has gone up 1 mpg so far since installing the cover.
     
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    It goes on the top edge of the back wall of the bed that is against the cab. But I haven't installed it and it has rained pretty good and no water has gotten inside the bed yet.
     
  29. Jun 26, 2022 at 8:10 AM
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    15% increase with OEM.
     
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    How is this cover with leaking? I installed the F1 as well and mine is terrible. Bakflip is sending me an entire new unit; I'm hoping I just got a bad one and this isn't normal.

    ....and yes, the instructions I received with my cover showed brackets used for another vehicle, nothing like the Tundra, LOL.
     
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