Fold-a-Cover G4 Elite

Finally got around to installing my G4 Elite on my 2016 1794 with the tie down rail system. I ordered it on Thanksgiving and it has been sitting in the garage for a couple weeks since I was slammed with work and family stuff. I decided to do the install myself instead of spending $200 for the Line-X guys to do it for me. I'm not the mechanically inclined but I watched the installation videos on YouTube and read the manual and it looked fairly straight forward. The install took longer since I forgot to put in the tie down clamps on the rails and had to take the cover brackets off and I had to fiddle with the wind rails and mounting brackets to square everything up. I still have a minor issue with the blade locks sliding under the clamp flanges on the middle panel so I know there's some minor adjustments needed.

One tip: I recommend you allot enough time to complete the install in one shot. The directions say to locktite most of the bolts. That's OK if you can finish the install in one day. I started late and had to finish the following morning and had to go back and break loose several of the bolts to make adjustments, requiring more locktite. And if you are using a permanent locktite be careful!

Here's a picture. I still need to put on the weather seals on the front panel near the cab and on top of the tailgate. I can already tell I may need to change the seal that attaches to the bottom of the rear panel so it sits properly on top of the tailgate and won't fold under itself when closed.

I definitely like this cover as it allows me to fold it back 3/4s. It has a lock and the panel next to the cab locks and lifts up for easy access. I heard that the key locks can freeze up but here in SoCal it's not an issue and can be mitigated by leaving it in the unlocked position. It does require some tools if you need to remove it, which for me should be a rare occurrence.

 

has your shell faded a bunch since you had it ?
how about leaks ?