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Hey everyone, I would look into the Tonneau from Rough Country. It looks and functions almost identical to the Gator Tri-fold. It shipped from Tennessee and showed up in Michigan at my doorstep in 2 days. Ordered on Tuesday, arrived by Thursday.
How do you like it so far?
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Did the adhesive seal come in a packet called Part # 1030?

If so, the length of it seems sufficient to only do the sides or the front and back, but not all 4. Would have been nice if they included the instructions.
Yes 1030, have not put on weatherstripping yet but it would be disappointing if they cut corners on otherwise a really good product. It does look like you have to have gaps at the three joints/folds so hopefully there is enough length. Thx

Edit: Video is not same as written instructions. There is a picture in the instructions, and it shows weather stripping around the entire perimeter of the tonneau, nothing about weatherstripping around the tailgate (except the top below the tonneau)...time will tell after a heavy rain to see if additional weatherstripping is needed at the tailgate.
 
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How do you like it so far?
So far so good! Considering the price and swiftness of delivery, it’s been great. The forward 3rd of the cover, closest to the rear cab wall puffs up slightly at speeds over 70, but that could be the same for similar covers. I’ve never owned a truck before, so don’t know what to expect. Looks great parked!
 
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There is a picture in the instructions and it shows weather stripping around the entire perimeter of the tonneau, nothing about weatherstripping around the tailgate....
To me, it makes more sense to have that seal around the perimeter of the tonneau, like you mentioned. The video I posted made me even more confused because I didn’t see a need for the vertical strip along the depth of the tailgate.
 
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So far so good! Considering the price and swiftness of delivery, it’s been great. The forward 3rd of the cover, closest to the rear cab wall puffs up slightly at speeds over 70, but that could be the same for similar covers. I’ve never owned a truck before, so don’t know what to expect. Looks great parked!
Good, I’m glad. The slight flapping doesn’t bother me. Have at the 5:38mark.

 

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Good, I’m glad. The slight flapping doesn’t bother me. Have at the 5:38mark.

The flapping actually increases MPG by nearly 1mpg over a hard cover so I'm good with my gator too. I ordered direct in late December, but got it just a week ago.
 

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If anyone finds a concrete answer as to where the weather stripping goes, please share! It’ll help a lot of people out.
 

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If anyone finds a concrete answer as to where the weather stripping goes, please share! It’ll help a lot of people out.
It’s a tailgate seal…. I had ordered a separate one with mine thinking it didn’t include it (per the listing itself), but it’s basically the same exact strip as the tailgate strip I order. I installed my gator today and while it isn’t perfect, I’m stoked…. For under $260 this thing is great, super easy to install (and light!!!) and I like the updated spring release clips. Lined up perfect the first time and did a light test and the only light coming through was the tailgate gaps (even my folding sections made a pretty solid seal once clamped down)

that said, a few people have been buying an extra one and doing both the tailgate and around the cover edges
 
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Just got confirmation that my gator fx3 hard cover has finally shipped, due here on Wednesday. I ordered it 11/09, got several delay email. Last one gave me an estimate of 4/1. Was on the verge of canceling it, but the OEM version from Ford was couple of hundred more. Glad I held out.
 

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Mine is Estimated to be delivered sometime today. Last update was that it was in CT at 9am, yet I live in Southern Maine. I wouldn't be surprised if I dont get it today, or it will randomly show up.
 
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Ford Maverick Gator Tri Fold Tonneau Cover Delay? imag

and since the gatordoesn’t come with any instructions relating to the tailgate seal, here’s the instructions from my “other” tailgate seal
 
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Just got confirmation that my gator fx3 hard cover has finally shipped, due here on Wednesday. I ordered it 11/09, got several delay email. Last one gave me an estimate of 4/1. Was on the verge of canceling it, but the OEM version from Ford was couple of hundred more. Glad I held out.
My FX3 just arrived today. Ordered Jan. 22 with shipping estimate of March 16th.

Now I just need a Maverick to put it on!
 
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My FX3 just arrived today. Ordered Jan. 22 with shipping estimate of March 16th.

Now I just need a Maverick to put it on!
Mine came yesterday & now my bed is full of snow. & temps have dropped. Will install it after I wash the truck & not freeze trying to install it.
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