Drilling a weep hole in bed - good or bad idea?

[Kramer OG]

I've got the same retrax cover. Love the cover, but the drainage has been problematic.... I've been thinking the same thing about drilling a couple holes, either lower than the existing plugs or in the bed itself. Haven't done it because I don't know whats behind various places in the bed!
So for now... water just goes into the bed and finds its way out eventually...

I have inserted smaller tubes into the larger existing drain tubes and the smaller tube fits snugly in the gap and weep holes. It works well for me since I don't have a bed liner.

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[Catmandu]

I have inserted smaller tubes into the larger existing drain tubes and the smaller tube fits snugly in the gap and weep holes. It works well for me since I don't have a bed liner.

I ended up drilling 2 of the weep holes with a step bit and then putting some rust enamel paint on the edges of the metal (and underneath with my finger).... then feeding the tubes straight down.

Also to note, I replaced the retrax tubes with silicone tubing, much more flexible.