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Yesterday, I popped the shipping bands and opened the box with my recent prize award, Wolfbox’s Powered Retractable Tonneau Cover. The box is heavy requiring a two-man lift or a HD moving dolly. Each item appears to be well packed with adequate cushioning material separating the contents. I spent the next hour reviewing the accompanying installation booklet. First impression - the instructions are straight forward and well laid out. Each step incorporates a multitude of detailed drawings.
My first surprise from reviewing the instructions was a realization that installing the cover will necessitate removing and losing the utility of several accessories and modifications that have been a part of my build. This is due to the tonneau being anchored by brackets to the truck bed’s side cargo rails. While I may be able to use several of my DIY rail- adjustable anchor points, I will lose the function of Mabett’ sliding bed divider/Molle panel. With the divider, I also lose a pair of attached Maxzina’s ratcheting tie down straps. I had modified a second pair of tie downs to slide and anchor along the length of the rails. This capability will also be lost. I may be able to mount this pair on the rail in between the cover‘s brackets without the ability for them to move. With my calibrated eyeballs, It appears I will be able to retain the mounted Maxzina front Molle panel. My major loss at this point, is the inability to install a Tyger sports bar that has been awaiting installation in my garage. My hope is that following the installation of the cover, I will identify a means to incorporate the two.
As I begin the installation process, I’ll be returning to post photos and comments of my experience and how I might recover some of the utility lost with stripping out prior mods. Thanks to Wolfbox for their cover and their continued patience while I go about its installation.
My first surprise from reviewing the instructions was a realization that installing the cover will necessitate removing and losing the utility of several accessories and modifications that have been a part of my build. This is due to the tonneau being anchored by brackets to the truck bed’s side cargo rails. While I may be able to use several of my DIY rail- adjustable anchor points, I will lose the function of Mabett’ sliding bed divider/Molle panel. With the divider, I also lose a pair of attached Maxzina’s ratcheting tie down straps. I had modified a second pair of tie downs to slide and anchor along the length of the rails. This capability will also be lost. I may be able to mount this pair on the rail in between the cover‘s brackets without the ability for them to move. With my calibrated eyeballs, It appears I will be able to retain the mounted Maxzina front Molle panel. My major loss at this point, is the inability to install a Tyger sports bar that has been awaiting installation in my garage. My hope is that following the installation of the cover, I will identify a means to incorporate the two.
As I begin the installation process, I’ll be returning to post photos and comments of my experience and how I might recover some of the utility lost with stripping out prior mods. Thanks to Wolfbox for their cover and their continued patience while I go about its installation.
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