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You know the ones, $200 or less, now running about $160-180 with the weird names. Have the strap hanging in the middle of the bed to release the latches on each side. I ordered the feetuo one.
Got it today, took 5 minutes to grab a knife, open the extremely well taped box, glance at instructions and put a screw/nut plate back in the corner rail bracket that fell out, the ones you use to attach the side rails to the header rail are shipped loose for assembly.
Set the header by the rear glass, set the side rails on and slide them into the slots on the header. There was a couple provided allen keys, use the small one to put a little pressure on the corner bracket screws. These are not pulling things together like "normal" bolts, they are captured and putting pressure on the framework, don't overtighten. I kept playing with the rolled up top and pushing the framework toward the glass.
Put the fronts clamps where you want them, the rear ones will need "adjusted" as you move the rails in and out by the tailgate to get the latches to close properly. Too spread, they miss, too close and they won't allow the latches to slide in so the tonneau "hits" and won't latch down. The side clamps have a notch that catches a lip on the tonneau side framework. I only used 4 of 6. I don't think such a short cover needs that many.
18 minutes to set it on, get adjusted and locked down.
Pros: easy to set up, easy to remove if I need to. Fits well, looks good. Came with a "tailgate seal" for around the tailgate and a sticky light. (won't use either in truck) Came with 2 extra header rail screws and threaded plates. Came with 2 extra side clamps (I used 4 of 6) The side clamps are fairly small profile. Pre-set tension was spot on. Has sealing foam along the side rails and a rubber lip for the tailgate.
Cons: The hardware is typical import quality. It felt like one of the bolts/clamps was stripping out during the initial installation. Don't install all 6 and you'll have spares. The 1" velcro is consumer grade. Some more open/bigger hook heavy duty stuff would be nice. The little corner bracket "push" bolts. The latches are plastic.
FWIW, I wanted to try a tonneau for "out of sight, out of mind" and to keep things from blowing around but I still need full bed use. A little water getting past won't be a concern of mine. If I like it and it fails I may get a better one depending on how long this lasts.
Got it today, took 5 minutes to grab a knife, open the extremely well taped box, glance at instructions and put a screw/nut plate back in the corner rail bracket that fell out, the ones you use to attach the side rails to the header rail are shipped loose for assembly.
Set the header by the rear glass, set the side rails on and slide them into the slots on the header. There was a couple provided allen keys, use the small one to put a little pressure on the corner bracket screws. These are not pulling things together like "normal" bolts, they are captured and putting pressure on the framework, don't overtighten. I kept playing with the rolled up top and pushing the framework toward the glass.
Put the fronts clamps where you want them, the rear ones will need "adjusted" as you move the rails in and out by the tailgate to get the latches to close properly. Too spread, they miss, too close and they won't allow the latches to slide in so the tonneau "hits" and won't latch down. The side clamps have a notch that catches a lip on the tonneau side framework. I only used 4 of 6. I don't think such a short cover needs that many.
18 minutes to set it on, get adjusted and locked down.
Pros: easy to set up, easy to remove if I need to. Fits well, looks good. Came with a "tailgate seal" for around the tailgate and a sticky light. (won't use either in truck) Came with 2 extra header rail screws and threaded plates. Came with 2 extra side clamps (I used 4 of 6) The side clamps are fairly small profile. Pre-set tension was spot on. Has sealing foam along the side rails and a rubber lip for the tailgate.
Cons: The hardware is typical import quality. It felt like one of the bolts/clamps was stripping out during the initial installation. Don't install all 6 and you'll have spares. The 1" velcro is consumer grade. Some more open/bigger hook heavy duty stuff would be nice. The little corner bracket "push" bolts. The latches are plastic.
FWIW, I wanted to try a tonneau for "out of sight, out of mind" and to keep things from blowing around but I still need full bed use. A little water getting past won't be a concern of mine. If I like it and it fails I may get a better one depending on how long this lasts.
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