Dumb spare key for 2019?

Philipgonzales3 · January 30, 2020

43 minutes ago, Ryno12 said:

I’m pretty sure that you’d still need two good fobs to program additional keys. Meaning, I don’t think one of these chipped keys would work. If you try it & it does work, let me know.

I always stash a key on my vehicles for those “just in case” moments. I have tons of redundancy now though as I also have that optional wireless keypad on my door. So between that, the phone app, & stashed key, I don’t think I’ll be locked out anytime soon.

Did you get your Extang Encore tonneau cover yet? Curious how you like it.

Yes, do you have facebook? You can see pictures in my review as they are a pain to upload here. I like it, I noticed that the installers did not use the bulkhead seal for the top of the bed. I ordered a tailgate seal anyway so wasn't a big deal for me to order a 5$ bulkhead seal, hence why I still gave them a good review. Gave it a test at the carwash and had a little water come in the corners by the cab and near the tailgate. Honestly not even a concerning amount but figured might as well see how dry/dust free I can keep my stuff. No water leaked from any of the seals or anywhere near the middle which is great. But yeah I like it a lot, I think it's the best cover out in my opinion because of the way the front flips open and how easy it is to take off. We'll see how I feel after a full year or so. But I'm hopeful it will go well. How about you?

Edited January 30, 2020 by Philipgonzales3

Ryno12 · January 31, 2020

Yes, do you have facebook? You can see pictures in my review as they are a pain to upload here. I like it, I noticed that the installers did not use the bulkhead seal for the top of the bed. I ordered a tailgate seal anyway so wasn't a big deal for me to order a 5$ bulkhead seal, hence why I still gave them a good review. Gave it a test at the carwash and had a little water come in the corners by the cab and near the tailgate. Honestly not even a concerning amount but figured might as well see how dry/dust free I can keep my stuff. No water leaked from any of the seals or anywhere near the middle which is great. But yeah I like it a lot, I think it's the best cover out in my opinion because of the way the front flips open and how easy it is to take off. We'll see how I feel after a full year or so. But I'm hopeful it will go well. How about you?

Cool! Yes, I’ve had mine since November. I really like the front part that folds back & that’s the primary reason I got it. It makes nice use of the forward fender steps on my HD too. I’m not a fan of the tonneau covers that flip up against the back window. That seems like a dumb design IMO.
Stands up pretty well in rain & car washes. I don’t get much, if any, water inside. They do seem relatively easy to break into though. That’s probably my biggest complaint.

Philipgonzales3 · January 31, 2020

33 minutes ago, Ryno12 said:

Cool! Yes, I’ve had mine since November. I really like the front part that folds back & that’s the primary reason I got it. It makes nice use of the forward fender steps on my HD too. I’m not a fan of the tonneau covers that flip up against the back window. That seems like a dumb design IMO.
Stands up pretty well in rain & car washes. I don’t get much, if any, water inside. They do seem relatively easy to break into though. That’s probably my biggest complaint.

True, I wish it had a lock in the rear as well. Like one with a rod that engages the side of the bed rails but in all honesty most of the tonneau covers out there are vulnerable to being easily defeated. The soft ones of course came be cut with a knife, folding ones can usually be pried up and/or opened with a hanger, the retractable ones you can jump up and down on top of them near the canister and they may collapse/cave in/come off the rails etc. The diamondback ones look pretty tough but I'm betting they can easily be picked and I think they may use a certain number of keys but I could be wrong on that. So ehh, I mostly park in safe spots, and anyone could easily slim Jim the vehicle door to get access in the cab etc. So I think I am OK with the security level (or perception of security) that this cover provides lol.

I believe the fold-a-cover has a lock in the rear as well but there customer service seemed really bad so I don't think it would have been worth the headache. Thiers also opens from the front I believe.

Edited January 31, 2020 by Philipgonzales3

Geofront · July 24, 2021

On 1/26/2020 at 9:10 AM, Ryno12 said:

I had bought an OEM GMC fob (as a 3rd spare) & two regular key blanks from Amazon for around $100. I took the 3 key blanks in to a local GM dealer to have cut. They charged me $12 total to cut all three.

Excellent advice. I bought my car last year, and so far I have only had this problem. I think next time I will do the same. I think it will cost me less, but I hope that such incidents will not happen again. When I went to the local dealer, I found out that to make you replacement keys, the GMC dealership or locksmith will need your car's VIN and your proof of ownership. The VIN can be found on the title for your vehicle or by looking in the lower-left corner of the dashboard in front of your vehicle's steering wheel.

Edited July 26, 2021 by Geofront