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I have been certain that this must be a limitation of Intellisync but I might have just caught a major break with this. Yesterday, my phone got iOS 13.1.3 and today, the CarPlay has worked on all 3 trips in the truck. I've never had it work 3 times in a row, so maybe there was a problem with iOS 13 (every phone we tested against, new or old, has had iOS 13 on it). Fingers crossed. EDIT: It's working 80% of the time now. *much* better than before but not quite working 100% of the time either.

I thought about that and I did delete it from the BT list. I thought for sure that fixed it but sure enough the next drive was back to broken. I just saw that I can use the "Shortcuts" to shut off bluetooth when certain things happen ... but it seems that the rule would work best if I could connect to CarPlay (because the rule could say "when connected to CarPlay, shut off Bluetooth).

Yeah - I've turned Apple CarPlay off in the settings with the phones attached or disconnected. I've even wiped the list of devices in the list a couple times hoping to just re-run through setup. The devices are all up to date, now. The iPhone 8 was iOS 12 but the new iPhone 11's came with iOS 13 which has been upgraded almost daily with small incremental updates.

I have been an avid user of Android Auto since purchasing my 2018 Yukon but I recently switched to an iPhone 11. CarPlay does not consistently connect like Android Auto did. On a rare occasion, my wife would plug her iPhone 8 in and sometimes it worked, sometimes it didn't. It never really concerned me because as the primary driver, my Android Auto worked 100% of the time. Now, CarPlay connects only about 25% of the time (even though it charges via the USB cable 100% of the time). I've tried the basic troubleshooting steps... I've removed all Bluetooth accessories, deleted all CarPlay devices, turned off Android Auto altogether, used several brand new cables, rebooted the phone, checked if any updates were available for Intellilink (I'm at v84201676), used a diff USB port in the truck, tried disabling WiFi, press the "Screen Projection" button, etc. I don't think it's the phone because the behavior occurs with 3 different iOS devices, leading me to believe that it's probably something to do with the radio in the truck. Anyone by chance got any recommendations? I really prefer to use CarPlay.

Just hearing it was a Bak product would have me turning the other way.

Is that bolt secured tightly? Both pieces of that cam thingy?

Thank you - the pics and info were invaluable.

I'm pretty sure mine is working correctly. I have the max setting to about 20%. When I turn on the truck, the volume is relatively low. If I am jamming out at 50% when I shut the truck off and then come turn it back on, the volume is relatively low again.

I've had this issue with Pandora lately too. I'm not aware of any changes to the iPhone and I haven't had my truck in for any kind of service yet. ...as for the FM reception - I'm surprised so many people are having problems. I live in Texas and pickup FM stations from both LA and NYC. <confused> ^^lol

AutoAnything will price match anything you can find from another online retailer. They have a good reputation and stand behind their vendors. And, if you call them, you can almost always get a discount just by speaking to them. I use them whenever I can.

Additional pics... Sent from my iPhone

If my attached pics show up, here is my new Extang Encore. Sent from my iPhone

I've seen a few people mention that they have chosen the Extang "Hard" cover... I presume that's the Solid Fold. I just wanted to see if anyone has any pics of experience with their new hard product, the Encore? That's the model I've been eyeing for a little while now but I can't find a lot of info on it yet.

I guess I need to have mine programmed too. Mine locked up yesterday and wouldn't play anything. None of the buttons worked. Just a dim version of whatever was on it prior to it quitting. In fact, the screen stayed dimly lit just like that even after I shut off the truck. Eventually it started working again but I hate to take it up for something so minor in between oil changes. I noticed the third (top) brake light has never worked either recently. Just putting together a list of small things so they can be taken care of at once.

Mine is so stock, but I do love it! Sent from my iPhone

Anybody have experience with BOTH the Extang Encore and the Fold-A-Cover G4? I'd like to hear real world experiences and opinions from people who have been able to use both.

Anyone know of a unit like the Extang Encore that doesn't require drain tubes? I like the idea of being able to get to items at the front of the bed and quick removal when needed. One *must have* item is the ability to open/close the tailgate with the cover in the down position (like you can with the Extang Solid Fold). I just want to throw things in and slam it shut without having to first open the cover, then close the tailgate and finally the cover. I'm thinking I may go with the tried and true Solid Fold unless someone has a recommendation for the above.

On my last vehicle I simply put "the mouth of the pliers" around the shaft of the antenna and then gave it a good yank to remove the ball. (Be in a confined area or try the bag tip from above or you'll lose it). Then just grab a dremmel and remove the amount you need. The ball will still be a tight fit but I put a dab of super glue on just to be sure. I noticed absolutely no loss in reception by removing just a couple inches so it wouldn't hit the top of the parking garage.

Just wanted to chime in - new Silverado owner and happy that this was my first (and probably easiest) mod that I've done. I enabled the fogs to come on with the parking lights. Simple, easy, reliable. Thanks guys!