Does Your Tonneau Cover Leak?

[topdj]

I got a new Solid Fold 5 months ago it started leaking this fall, they sent me a new one last week it started leaking today

I don't want to play this game. The panel is leaking at the panel not the hinge.

[2010LTZ4x4]

I bought the Extang tri fecta tonneau cover and the thing leaks in the back corners right by the tail gate.

[topdj]

hinge drains out the sides, but I'm seeing water along panels, right where the panel is inserted into the extruded aluminum

[cracked_up]

My Leer 550 doesn't seem to leak but it's a hard cover. It is flat on top unlike their 700. I like the look of the 550 better.

 

I looked at Bakflip but didn't care much for the stakes being open so I went with the Leer. I do like it other then if I want to remove it, it takes some help!

[waumo1]

I went with the GM hard trifold which is also covered with convertible top material. Only been on for 3 months or so but it has been nothing soaking rains here every week. No leaks, a little right around the tailgate when opening and closing while wet. My only concern is how the convertible top material will hold up over time. Not sure who actually makes this cover for GM. I did do a little extra sealing around stake pockets and front edge of the bed with camper tape as the bed is not all the same height. Two people can remove it in a couple of minutes.

[dogzapper]

I had a Fold-A-Cover on my 2003 Chevy EC/SB 1500 Z-71 and my 2006 Chevy 2500HD CC/SB Duramax. The Fold-A-Cover was flawless in every way and did not leak.

 

When I bought my new 2010 Chevy 1500 CC/SB Z-71, I seriously looked at Fold-A-Cover and the design had changed. The new lock-down was probably better, but in looking at the online instructions, it was unbelieveably complicated ... Hey, I'm a Certified Master Watchmaker (no kidding), but this sucker was silly.

 

Soooo, I did a serious search and came up with the Line-X Cover. I ordered it online and it was delivered to my local Line-X dealership in a few weeks. I might add that Diamondback, the manufacturer, kept in constant contact with me by e-mail, so I knew what stage my tonneau was at almost every single day ... nice touch.

 

I installed my Line-X Cover in about a half an hour, alone. I made a single error in the install which resulted in a very small leak along the rear of the bed. After re-reading the instructions and LOOKING at how the gaskets fit-up, I understood and I made a two-minute adjustment.

 

Since then, in something over one year, my Line-X Cover has not leaked a single drop. I live in NW Oregon and it rains here ... in fact, we've gotten four-inches of rain in the last two days, so we know rain

 

I would highly recommend the Line-X Cover. Maybe a bit spendy, but worth it. In fact, I'm so danged delighted with it, I'd even consider an upgrade to the Diamondback, with Line-X on it, for my next rig.

 

I'm an old cocker, though, so there probably will not be a "next rig."

 

Steve

 

Links:

 

http://www.linexcover.com/

 

http://www.linexcover.com/pictures-reviews

 

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Note: The front end opens the same as this. Actually, quite handy and neither catches the wind when deer hunting in Montana or Wyoming like the full-covers do (I actually saw one ripped off in Wyoming).

[6.2 GMC]

If you want a tonneau cover that is secure & dry, buy the ARE brand hard cover. I have had them on my last 2 pickups with excellent results, NO leaks & very secure, but they are more expensive than a soft cover,( you get what you pay for)