My bed was rhino lined by the dealer so maybe they are plugged up with bed liner material. At first glance, the UnderCover Flex may look like your average, run-of-the-mill hard tonneau cover, but in this case, it’s not about looks, but functionality. No holes in bed, just the plugs. The drain holes in the bottom of my bed are tiny. Spyderwebb New member. I originally installed my bakflip F1 on my 12 F150 without the drain tubes because I didn't like the idea of drilling through the rubber grommets in the front of the bed. I had that other cover on my Gen 1 and I didn’t like it. Rain, snow, and other elements are kept at bay by the Fusion's interior and exterior seals. 1-2). The tubes that come with most tonneaus are around 1/2" in diameter. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. I also have a Bedrug bedliner and cut small slits where the drain tubes go through and enter the grommets. In 20 seconds you can become part of the worlds largest and oldest community discussing General Motors, Chevrolet and GMC branded pickups, crossovers, and SUVs. × I'm thinking of putting some 90 degree fittings on the tubes and running them to the forward most tie down plug. Tonneau Cover drain tube locations? Thread starter Spyderwebb; Start date Jul 19, 2020; Spyderwebb New member. 9b. These new trucks don't have any rubber plugs near the front/bottom of the bed. Display as a link instead, × rust to the bed and the clear tubes are practically invisible. 2C). If you are at an office or shared network, you can ask the network administrator to run a scan across the network looking for misconfigured or infected devices. A.R.E.   Your previous content has been restored. I just got a new undercover flex and am trying to figure out where to run them.   Your link has been automatically embedded. Tonneau cover drain tubes. The tubes are bigger than the holes back there u can drill them to a larger diameter or use a bras/plastic fitting I have the row of little holes, but at each corner is a bigger oval hole, maybe 1/2" by 3/8". Discussion in 'Tonneau Covers, Caps and Shells' started by Sleddog, Jul 1, 2020. Remove all of the protective plastic film from the canister. It is a direct replacement from the original manufacturer and two drain tubes are included. I see. The differences are broken down below, but for the most part, these covers all fit snuggly over the bed via strips of industrial grade hook and loop to form a watertight seal. 2A FIG. Remove the lid and check for any clog, leaves, and debris in the housing and drain tubes. Am I missing something? Drain Tubes are found at the bottom of the case. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Remove the top cover from the canister box and set it … The pictures below show the entry point inside the bed and the exit point underneath the truck between the back of the cab and the front of the bed (both taken with a flash otherwise these are barely visible). I also have the undercover flex and installed it last week. When installing it, I drilled 2-ea. 30 Jan 2021 You can post now and register later. Can't they just go out the drain holes in the bottom of the bed? ; Get serious cargo security without giving up storage space with the Pace Edwards Switchblade Retractable Tonneau Cover Installs easily and is fully removable – it comes off in a hurry for 100% bed access Silikhan Publishing Group & GM-Trucks.com Alternatively you will need to locate the best place to drain the hoses. I really don't want to drill holes in the bed of a newish truck. Most trucks have drain plugs on the floor or against the cab. ARE builds the Fusion tonneau cover in the USA and stands behind the product with a five-year warranty against manufacturer's defects and a lifetime warranty on the painted finish. I replaced the drain tubes with heavy duty drain tubes and siliconed the View attachment 62244 BakFlip Tonneau Covers all have virtually the same rugged design features, from injection-molded latch housings and hardware to integrated drain channels that send rainwater away from the bed. I am satisfied that my install will serve to permit proper drainage without any long term damage, i.e. I bought about 6 feet of heavy walled vinyl tubing heated the ends in a hot cup of water this let me slip the tubing over the male end giving a tight seal. I just installed a Bakflip F1 today. • For those of you that have tonneaus that require drain tubes, where are you running them to exit the bed? The most notable one is managing the crossbars when unrolling the cover. 3' above the floor of the bed, in parallel to where they connect to the Retrax cover box. Two thoughts: I have a drop in bed liner so I put mine in the area that is cut out for the tie down holes at the bottom. I may have gone overboard, but I also caulked around the opening to prevent water from getting in contact with the bare metal. I have a bed mat, and have thought about the drain tubes. If you have an older truck without factory drain holes, you may need to drill in order to use the drain tubes. Check sealing surfaces of the cover for bulging or visible gaps and make some readjustment or realignment if necessary. OPEN THE RAIL BOX ALONG ... JACKRABBIT TM˜TONNEAU˜COVER˜by: (800)˜338-3697. Step 4: Connecting The Drain Tubes. Plus, we have vehicle-specific reviews, so you can find out which F150 tonneau cover or which Tacoma tonneau cover looks and fits the best. • Post Reply. It works as replacements for the back flip F1, back flip G2, back flip HD, back flip fibermax, back flip VP, back flip Endura, back flip CS and back flip CS-F1 Tonneau covers.They're black in color, nice flexible design. Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016+)' started by AndrewMT, Aug 19, 2017. Your IP: 149.202.201.112 9c. Silikhan Publishing Group & GM-Trucks.com, 1999-2013 Silverado & Sierra (GMT-800/900). The vinyl surface has a slightly textured grain finish. 2 black powdercoated rails allow the aluminum panels to glide unobstructed for an extremely quiet opening and closing process. It sits approximately ¾ of an inch above the bed and seals above the bed rails. Written by. Posted in 1-1). The skin’s surface is a high-gloss black with a hair cell grain texture that is crack and scratch resistant, so you slide your gear across the surface without a twinge of guilt. maybe quarter inch. Clear editor. Please enable Cookies and reload the page. Further water protection is provided by channels built into the tonneau cover rails, which channel water into drain tubes and out of your bed. Hours. GatorTrax Tonneau Cover. I didn't want to drill any holes in the bed galavizjg, Feb 1, 2018 #9. The 2 drain tube has to go in 2 of the 3 drain holes in the back of the truck! From buying research to owner support, join 1.5 MILLION GM Truck Enthusiasts every month who use GM-Trucks.com as a daily part of their ownership experience. Fits: BAKFlip F1, BAKFlip G2, BAKFlip HD, BAKFlip FiberMax, BAKFlip VP, BAKFlip Endura, BAKFlip CS, BAKFlip CS-F1. Reactions: rhinoboss. I have the Bakflip VP with drain tubes high in each front corner so I used the front two tie down holes/plugs. Trip to Lowes and I found some 90○ plastic fittings with male/female ends. Female side fit snugly on drain fittings. Anybody know if the BAKFlip MX4 tonneau cover fits well on these new titans? This feature isn’t exclusive to BAK of course, they are just one of the best at nailing it.   Pasted as rich text. And if you need to strap down some gear on the cover, it will take up to 300 po… Insert the drain tube into the canister on both sides, rotate to the right, clockwise, the fitting will click twice when secure. If you have Isopropyl Alcohol this will work well. Drilled holes in the two front plugs and put some 90 degree fittings on the tubes and running them to the forward most tie down plug so that the drains ended up between the bed and cab. Part Number: PEC-TRPT424. × Thanks for the great idea and advise without drilling into the bed. Check sealing surfaces of the cover for bulging or visible gaps and make some readjustment or realignment if necessary. That’s why those geniuses at BAK designed the cover with built-in drain tubes to allow the run off to drain away from your precious gear and to prevent water from pooling up in your truck bed. The Review: After driving my 2018 Ram 2500 over 2,000 miles on the trip to The Ultimate Callout Challenge 2019, Im ready to report everything I like and dislike about the GatorTrax tonneau cover. Tri Fold Tonneau Cover & Drain Tube? I finally bit the bullet and installed the drain tubes. Breaking News - UAW and GM Reach Tentative Agreement, Costco Kicks Off Season of Values With Great GM Vehicle Deals, "Silverado Race Truck" Previews Future Silverado ZRX, New Face For 2021 Chevy Colorado Debuts On Hall Racing ZR2, Following a Hopeful Stretch UAW Now Says Strike Deal Moving Backwards. Anyone have any better ideas besides drilling 1/2" holes in the bed? The low-profile design is made of three sections of fiberglass-reinforced polymer (FRP) and an aluminum top skin. Joined Jul 8, 2020 Messages 28 Reaction score 19 Points 3. Top Cover Foam Tailgate Drain Tubes STEP 2: COVERING REAR STAKE POCKET HARDWARE USED: STAKE POCKET COVER x 2 FIG. Jul 1, 2020 at 7:07 AM #1 #1. I'll take pics tomorrow. Final notes 9a. OP . Simply remove these … T… This bad boy seamlessly forms to your truck bed and funnels all moisture to the canister and through the drain tubes, keeping your truck bed high and dry. Tonneau cover require drilling holes for drain tubes? Staying Completely Dry To achieve maximum dryness it’s best to go with hard tonneau covers, which actually block out and/or drain water rather than simply repelling it. I had had the bed Line-X color match bed sprayed. Backed by a 3-year limited warranty The Leer brand tonneau cover, installed on the original vehicle, is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship. The one on the passenger side needed to be bored out a little bit more, but 3 min with my drill bit took care of it. FormerFordGuy, October 1, 2014 in 2014-2018 Silverado & Sierra Mods. 2C Included with your tonneau cover is a stake pocket cover. Powered by Invision Community. This helps to trim the outside seal for your rails (FIG. That does not mean it will not work however the ends that go into the cover are a plastic grommet material with a rubber gasket material that can be placed into the holes on your current cover. This Leer hard tri-fold tonneau cover doesn’t use drain tubes to ensure your truck bed stays dry. i just put my drain tube behind the bed rug and down to near that little hole hoping it drains out before it soaks through the foam and carpet. Drain tubes for the collector box the cover rolls in to! Using a good quality hole saw, I carefully drilled the 3/4" holes approx. I see there are rubber plugs near the top of the bed for adding tie downs. Once you’ve cleared the drainage tubes, you’re good to go. (d) If the vehicle has factory bed rails, remove them now (Fig. Connect and route your drainage tubes to the corners of the truck bed in case your tonneau cover comes with them. Joined Jul 8, 2020 Messages 28 Reaction score 19 Points 3. The Gator SRXis made of commercial grade vinyl. What I didn't like was the flimsy drain tubes for the main canister. Make sure this fits by entering your model number. I then applied a light coat of 3M clear silicone on the hole faces followed by installation of 2 flanged face 5/8's ID rubber grommets (1"OD) that served to set and seal against the holes on both the interior and exterior sides of the bed panel. Installing the UnderCover Armor Flex is easy: just use a wrench and socket to bolt the rail clamps to your bed. Water intrusion was an issue. I have the Ford hard tonneau cover on my Gen 2 and it doesn’t require drilling at all and keeps everything dry. I had the under cover ultra flex and I just tucked the drain tubes under the toyota bed mat. Bakflip G2 was included in my purchase. Fullsize Truck & SUV - 2014-2019 K2XX Platform, 14 Sierra Denali, 81 Olds Cutlass, 08 Honda Accord, '14 Sierra CB 1500 Crew 6.5' bed - 4x4 - 6.2L, 2014 Silverado LT- 5.3L 4x4 RCSB- Blue Topaz. Drain Tubes Complete Canister Assembly Top Cover DO NOT USE A KNIFE TO OPEN THE RAIL BOX. Thanks for all the great ideas. Using a good quality hole saw, I carefully drilled the 3/4" holes approx. 3/4 inch holes in the forward panel of the bed facing the back of the cab as the exit point for the clear drain tubes. Well-made cover that has a great design; Easy to install with easy to follow instructions; Great look with a perfect fit; Cons. Fittings keep the tubes from collapsing. Monday - Friday: 8am - 5pm. I hope to get it figured out this weekend. The drain tubes would pop out all the time and water would get in anyway. Joined: Jun 19, 2020 Member: #48169 Messages: 11 Gender: Male Vehicle: 2019 black Tundra TRD dbl cab. Tonneau Cover Drain Tube Locations 2014 2018 Silverado Bakflip Drain Tubes Installation Toyota Tacoma Tundra Plastic Bedliner Drain Holes Dodge Ram Forum Location Of Bed Drain Plugs Holes For 5 9 Ft Bed I Need How To Install A Tonneau Cover A Guide To Truck Bed Cover Related : Drilling Holes In Truck Bed For Drain Tubes. Apply the 303 Aerospace protectant that comes with your tonneau cover to the side tracks to ensure smooth retraction of the cover. The tonneau cover also leaks around the seals. By Generally the drain tubes will be routed out through Cloudflare Ray ID: 61ac543178901f21 What Have You Done With Your T1 Today ????? Performance & security by Cloudflare, Please complete the security check to access. Tonneau Covers; Drain Tubes; Retrax; Replaces the drain tube kit for your Retrax hard tonneau cover. STEP 9: Remove the protective film & assemble and install the drain tubes. Replacement Drain Tubes for my Retractable Tonneau Cover The Replacement Drain Tube Kit part # RE64FR is designed specifically for the Retrax covers. 3' above the floor of the bed, in parallel to where they connect to the Retrax cover box. I did what you mentioned using the rubber plugs near the top of the bed for adding tie downs. BAKFlip tonneau cover replacement drain tubes (2 included) part #PARTS-316A0006 for your BAKFlip truck bed cover rail assembly. You may need to download version 2.0 now from the Chrome Web Store. For my drain tube install on my 2014 K1500 Denali it did not have plugs holes in either the bedsides nor the floor and I am using the Retrax Pro which as a box housing and drains on each side of its bottom side. A few drops get in right at the front sometimes if it rains heavily. From there I ran the 1/2 OD clear drain tubes through them extending downward on the outside of the bed to where they can drain below the bed and the back of the cab.